Law firm DAC Beachcroft says social issues will come to prominence next year across both UK and international insurance markets. The forecast came as DAC Beachroft launched its predictions for the year, which include more than 150 ideas across the following six sectors: geopolitics, environment, social, technology, economics and regulation.

Helen Faulkner, global head of insurance at DAC Beachcroft, said: "Looking at our predictions through an ESG lens over the last few years, we have seen the spotlight move from environmental to governance issues.

“As we enter 2025, the weighting of predictions this year underlines an emphasis on social issues.”