As geopolitical events continue to intensify, we have seen artists bringing their activism to the stage. Summer 2025 saw a litany of cancellations and abandonments as a result of statements made by artists in reaction to world events, as well as controversy for event organisers.  Fine art and property insurers have also seen an increase in climate activist vandalism, which has driven up premiums. Events face new and unpredictable risks including cancellation and disruption due to political and climate-related protest, by either performers or members of the public. Insurers will need to proceed carefully in both assessing how and whether to underwrite, and eventually how to adjust, these types of risks.