Aon CEO Greg Case Cited Historic Insurance Battle
The risk transfer industry must innovate to address a growing global protection gap, says Greg Case.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Insurance
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Aon CEO Greg Case warned that the insurance industry faces a critical challenge as global protection gaps widen. He noted that insured property and casualty risk as a percentage of GDP has consistently declined for decades.
Why it matters
The industry must transition from being market takers to market makers because governments can no longer sustain the financial burden of global risks alone. Closing this protection gap is essential as public debt reaches historic highs.
Insured property and casualty risk as a percentage of GDP has been in decline for the last 35 years. This trend persists even as global protection gaps continue to expand following the late 1980s.
The players
Greg Case
He serves as the CEO of Aon and provided the keynote address at the Ferma Forum regarding the future of the insurance industry.
Aon
This is a global professional services firm that provides advice and solutions in risk, retirement, and health.
Ferma Forum
This is a major professional gathering for risk management professionals and industry leaders held annually.
The details
Greg Case emphasized that firms must prioritize the development of talent and technology to improve capital delivery. He suggested that artificial intelligence will be a key tool for amplifying human ability to drive both business and societal growth.
Timeline
Late 1980s: Insured property and casualty risk as a percentage of GDP began its long-term decline.
October 6, 2026: Greg Case addressed the industry at the Ferma Forum.
Market Dynamics
The current insurance landscape reflects a major departure from the 2008 global financial crisis government risk guarantees. As public debt hits record highs, the industry is forced to evolve beyond the state-backed safety nets of previous decades.
The shifting strategy of the risk transfer industry suggests that retail investors may see changes in how complex global risks are priced and managed. These institutional pivots are likely to influence long-term stability and coverage options for policyholders.
The takeaway
The insurance industry must fundamentally reinvent its business model to remain relevant in an era of high debt and limited government support. Leaders should prioritize rapid technological adoption to bridge the widening gap between available capital and systemic risk.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Commercial Risk.
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