Emerging Markets
AI Data Center Boom Is ‘Maxing Out’ P/C Insurers, AIG CEO Says
American International Group Inc. Chief Executive Officer Eric Andersen said that while the artificial intelligence buildout presents a "great opportunity" for the insurance industry, it's also ...
AI’s Volatile Power Demand Is Damaging Its Own Data Centers
Rapid swings in AI data centers' power demands are straining vital equipment, causing batteries, generators and cooling systems to malfunction or wear out far sooner than expected. As the AI boom ...
Viewpoint: Insurance, Cybersecurity Are Twin Pillars of Resilience for iGaming Industry
The iGaming industry has matured into a regulated global business, one of the fastest-growing areas of the entertainment industry, home to listed companies and garnering mass mainstream recognition. ...
Viewpoint: Boom in Hyperscale Data Centers Puts Insurers to the Test
Hyperscale data center campuses represent the latest growth opportunity for global insurers and reinsurers. Annual investment in these specialized facilities will likely surpass $300 billion by 2027, ...
Data Centers Are Being Built in Areas Exposed to Extreme Weather
A significant number of data centers are being built in areas that are exposed to extreme weather risks brought on by climate change, a report by XDI has found. A study of roughly 2,600 planned data ...
Space Startups Seek Insurance for Orbital AI Data Centers
Space companies have spoken with insurers about coverage for orbital AI data centers, a sign of early progress for an experimental industry backed by Elon Musk's SpaceX and Jeff Bezos' Blue ...
AM Best: Data Centers Pose Risks Beyond What P/C Industry Has Experienced
The proliferation of data centers across the U.S. to bolster critical infrastructure for artificial intelligence is also bring some complicated risks. A new report from AM Best outlines "substantial ...
Aon Is Expanding Its Data Center Lifecycle Insurance Program Capacity to $3.5B
Aon plc is expanding its proprietary Data Center Lifecycle Insurance Program (DCLP) with an additional $1 billion, increasing the program's capacity to $3.5 billion. In addition, coverage will extend ...