Insurance CEOs less optimistic about revenue growth, PwC finds
PwC’s latest global survey shows a drop in confidence among insurance CEOs regarding revenue growth. Only 46 per cent now feel positive about their company’s prospects, with concerns about AI returns, climate risks, and geopolitical threats playing a role. The report also highlights that many CEOs are planning international investments and see technology as an attractive sector. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala emphasized the need for countries like Nigeria to position themselves as investment destinations.
TLDR
- Only 46 per cent of insurance CEOs are confident about revenue growth over the next 12 months, down from 56 per cent in 2025.
- Across all industries, just 30 per cent of CEOs are confident about revenue growth in 2026, the lowest in five years.
- AI investments have yet to deliver significant financial benefits for most companies, with only 12 per cent of CEOs reporting both cost and revenue gains.
- Climate risks and exposure to tariffs, cyber threats, and macroeconomic volatility are major concerns for CEOs.
- Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala urged Nigeria to actively attract international investment as global supply chains shift.
