Gallagher survey shows 76% of US business owners lose sleep over mounting risk pressures

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  • Arthur J. Gallagher’s 2026 Business Owners Survey found U.S. firms shifting from reactive risk management to embedding risk in operations and investment.
  • 76% reported losing sleep over business risks; 94% worried insurance may not cover a specific event or loss.
  • AI emerged as a top concern, with 89% at least somewhat concerned; 47% planned higher AI investment, including 38% using AI for risk assessment.
  • Cyber risk stayed elevated, with 68% worried about attacks; 44% sought to buy or expand cyber insurance.
  • Supply chain disruption looked structural, with 63% concerned; weather exposure widened, with 53% citing flooding as a top threat while 30% carried flood insurance.


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