AXA Future Risks Report 2024

The 11th edition of AXA’s Future Risks Report, based on the insights of 3,000 experts and 20,000 respondents from the general population, reveals the top global risks that will shape our future.

The key findings for the UK are:

• Climate change remains the No. 1 risk, underlining the urgent need for global action.
• Geopolitical instability ranks second, as tensions and conflicts disrupt the global landscape.
• Cybersecurity threats come third, as digital vulnerabilities and attacks multiply.
• Social tensions and movement fuelling misinformation are a close fourth.

The report also reflects a continued recognition of the role of insurance in helping businesses and societies to address evolving risks. 91% of experts and 72% of the general public agreeing that insurers’ role in safeguarding against emerging risks will be crucial in future.

Discover the 2024 emerging trends and key findings in video: