Mining insurance rates fall as capacity expands, Willis report says

PUBT · 2d ago
Mining insurance rates fall as capacity expands, Willis report says
  • WTW's Mining Risk Review 2026, published Oct. 28, found abundant capacity and intense competition are driving mining insurance rate reductions.
  • Global liability capacity exceeds US$1.2 billion following eight consecutive years of growth; property placements are frequently oversubscribed.
  • The report urges miners to optimize insurance programs under favorable conditions as interconnected risks increase potential disruption.
  • Supply chain concentration has become a strategic risk priority, while greater technology integration is increasing potential cyber losses.
  • Tailings governance remains central to underwriting, with insurers increasingly assessing responsible mining practices when evaluating exposures.


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