Gallagher Survey Finds 62% Delivered AI Training While 43% Lack Risk Frameworks
Gallagher’s 2026 AI Adoption and Risk Survey of 1,250 global organizations shows 62% have delivered AI training and 55% have hired AI-focused roles, while 43% lack formal risk management frameworks and only 44% have conducted impact assessments. The findings highlight growing demand for AI training and advisory services.
1. Survey Overview
Gallagher surveyed 1,250 organizations across the US, UK, Canada and Australia in its third annual AI Adoption and Risk Survey to gauge global trends in employee training, role creation and governance practices.
2. AI Training and Hiring Trends
The survey found that 62% of businesses delivered AI training to employees and 55% created AI-focused roles, with training offerings up 7% year-over-year and 86% of respondents reporting productivity improvements.
3. Governance Gaps
Despite widespread adoption, 43% of organizations have yet to implement formal AI risk management frameworks and only 44% have conducted AI impact assessments, even though 56% have communicated their AI strategies to staff.
4. Implications for Gallagher
With high demand for AI upskilling and notable governance shortfalls, Gallagher is positioned to expand its consulting and risk advisory services to help clients establish training programs and oversight frameworks.