Nuclear Verdicts Against Companies Hit Record High in 2025, Topping $25.6 Billion

190 lawsuits against corporate defendants produced verdicts of $10 million or more last year, a 40.7% jump over 2024, according to Marathon Strategies. The post Nuclear Verdicts Against Companies Hit Record High in 2025, Topping $25.6 Billion appeared first on Risk & Insurance.

Commercial risk teams are responding with tighter controls, scenario modeling, and broader collaboration across underwriting, claims, and cyber operations.

Leaders continue to prioritize resilience planning while balancing cost, coverage terms, and operational exposure in a changing market cycle.