As European megaprojects grow in scale, complexity and interconnectedness, the construction insurance claims environment is undergoing a significant transformation. Claims are becoming larger, more technically complex and more sensitive to scheduling, engineering design, supply-chain fragility, dispute resolution and regulatory processes across multiple jurisdictions. Losses involving tunnelling, offshore works, mass timber, renewable infrastructure and next-generation transport systems increasingly require deep specialist input, multi-party coordination and long-duration investigation. This session will explore the major trends driving the escalation of claim size and complexity, the types of losses now dominating the European landscape and what these developments mean for risk managers working on multi-billion-euro programmes.

At the same time, claims management itself is becoming more sophisticated. Insurers are investing in technical expertise and digital forensics, brokers are deploying specialist claims teams earlier in the project lifecycle, and owners are embedding claims-readiness into procurement, contracting and project controls. The panel will explore how all parties — risk managers, insurers, loss adjusters, brokers, lawyers and project delivery teams — can collaborate to create smoother, faster and more predictable outcomes. With project values rising, capacity tightening and scrutiny increasing, attendees will gain insight into the future of megaproject claims management: real-time data integration, early notification protocols, contractual clarity, transparent engineering evidence and a more proactive approach to claim prevention, escalation and resolution.