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Denmark tops 2026 FM resilience ranking, India climbs
Disaster Recovery

Denmark tops 2026 FM resilience ranking, India climbs

Denmark tops FM's 2026 Resilience Index for a third year as Europe dominates the rankings and India makes broad-based gains across all zones.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
FM boosts data centre cover with USD $5bn capacity
Digital Transformation

FM boosts data centre cover with USD $5bn capacity

FM lifts FM Intellium data centre and power risk cover to a market‑leading USD $5bn, targeting surging AI and cloud infrastructure demand.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2026
FM Global Announces Six Senior Leadership appointments
Human Capital Management

FM Global Announces Six Senior Leadership appointments

FM Global has announced six senior appointments, focused on growth and competitive advantage, including a new chief science officer.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Mar 2023
Emerson leader appointed to FM Global's Board of Director
Risk & Compliance

Emerson leader appointed to FM Global's Board of Director

Frank Dellaquila, CFO of Emerson, joins FM Global's board of directors. His financial expertise will benefit the company's resilience efforts.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Jan 2023
FM Global appoints new Senior VP of Engineering & Research
Risk & Compliance

FM Global appoints new Senior VP of Engineering & Research

FM Global promotes Andrew Bryson to SVP, Engineering and Research. He will have global responsibility for FM Approvals, replacing Brion Callori.

By Mitchell Hageman • 1 min read • Fri, 25th Nov 2022
FM Global appoints James Thompson as Senior VP, APAC division manager
Sales

FM Global appoints James Thompson as Senior VP, APAC division manager

FM Global promotes senior execs: James Thompson named SVP of APAC division, Tan Hian Hong to assume responsibility for FM Global's operations in Asia.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Sep 2022
FM Global appoints Thomas J. Quinlan III as board of directors of commercial property insurer FM Global
Data Analytics

FM Global appoints Thomas J. Quinlan III as board of directors of commercial property insurer FM Global

Thomas J. Quinlan III, president and CEO of R.R. Donnelley - Sons Company, has been elected to the board of directors of commercial property insurer FM Global.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Aug 2022
FM Global appoints Jessica Waters as vice president, manager of climate & structural resilience
Board of Trustees

FM Global appoints Jessica Waters as vice president, manager of climate & structural resilience

Jessica Waters appointed VP, Manager of Climate and Structural Resilience at FM Global, one of the world's largest commercial property insurers.

By Zach Thompson • 1 min read • Fri, 6th May 2022
FM Global appoints Jessica Waters as Vice president, manager of climate & structural resilience
FM Global

FM Global appoints Jessica Waters as Vice president, manager of climate & structural resilience

Jessica Waters appointed VP, Manager of Climate & Structural Resilience at FM Global, focusing on fortifying commercial properties against risks.

By Zach Thompson • 1 min read • Fri, 6th May 2022
Fortune 500 firms weigh in on equipment failure risk
Disaster Recovery

Fortune 500 firms weigh in on equipment failure risk

Fortune 500 companies are increasingly concerned about the risks of critical equipment failure and cyber attacks on industrial control systems.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Dec 2019

Stories from Other Regions

FM opens Mumbai office to grow India reinsurance arm
Data Analytics

FM opens Mumbai office to grow India reinsurance arm

FM has opened a Mumbai office to strengthen its India reinsurance arm, deepening local risk management and broker partnerships.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2026
Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore most cyber-resilient APAC nations
Supply Chain

Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore most cyber-resilient APAC nations

Cyber attacks can have an impact on stalled operations, disrupted supply chains, class-action lawsuits, and permanent brand damage.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 17th May 2018