Marsh Report Analyzes Emerging Transactional Risk Claims Trends for 2025

As mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity grows more complex, companies encounter heightened transactional risk that requires sophisticated risk management strategies. A recent report by Marsh's global claims experts highlights emerging trends in claim frequency and severity to support corporate decision-making and risk mitigation in the transactional arena. The report synthesizes insights from Marsh's claims specialists across North America, the UK, Europe, and Asia, emphasizing the need for enhanced due diligence and early claim notifications to prevent and limit losses.

Key recommendations focus on strengthening collaboration between organizations, insurers, and advisors to improve claims outcomes and identify best practices for managing transactional risks effectively. The insights also enable companies to benchmark their claims experience against industry standards to uncover improvement areas and optimize their transactional risk strategies.

The report underscores the value of understanding claims environments as a critical component of protecting investments amid evolving deal complexities. By applying targeted strategic measures, companies can better navigate the challenges inherent in M&A transactions and enhance their risk exposure management. Marsh’s expertise across global markets provides a comprehensive resource for organizations aiming to bolster their claims management frameworks in 2025 and beyond.

This analysis is particularly relevant for insurance professionals specializing in transactional risk coverage, risk advisory, and claims advocacy, as it offers actionable intelligence to refine underwriting, claims handling, and portfolio risk controls. The growing prominence of transactional risk in the insurance space necessitates continuous monitoring of emerging claims trends and dynamic collaboration between stakeholders to maintain resilience in mergers and acquisitions.