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GB D&O Market Update H1 2026

October 7, 2026

Rate-on-Line 3-year movements – whole tower (ABC)

Rate change prediction – next six months

Large enterprises: flat to -5% on the primary, -10% to -15% on excess layers

SMEs: flat to -5% on the primary, -5% to -10% on excess layers

Notifications

Appendix: Methodology for statistics

Overview of the minimum, maximum and methodological assumptions applied to the Rate on Line statistics presented in this report.
  Min Max Notes
Rate on Line 0.01% Rate on Line No max Rate on Line is calculated by dividing the premium by the limit of liability that is being purchased and expressing that as a percentage. This shows the proportional cost of the limit of liability being purchased by each client.

Figures in this report are based on WTW FINEX FINMAR client placements, sourced as 9 September 2026, and WTW client notifications from GB placements only, between 1 January 2007 to 30 June 2026. They will be updated periodically to reflect additional records. The ROL Graph in this report show the moving averages between July 2023 and H1 2026.

An ABC placement is one which includes cover for Side A (D&O non-indemnified loss), Side B (D&O indemnified loss) and Side C (Company Securities Claims).

Rate change predictions are based on what our brokers are seeing and the discussions we have had with underwriters. Rates will fluctuate depending on industry sector, company size and recent claims history, amongst other factors. The rate prediction is for an average client with no recent adverse claims history.

Contact

Angus Duncan, Global D&O Coverage Specialist (ex NA), FINEX

Angus Duncan

Global D&O Coverage Specialist (ex NA), FINEX

Report

Global Directors’ and Officers’ Survey Results 2026