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FM Group Begins Construction of Science and Technology Centre in Luxembourg

On March 18, 2025, FM Group, a prominent player in commercial risk insurance, announced the groundbreaking of the FM Science and Technology Centre in Luxembourg. This state-of-the-art facility is designed to bolster scientific research and the sharing of risk mitigation practices, serving clients across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).

A Commitment to Research and Innovation

This ambitious project reflects FM's dedication to enhancing regional services. The new centre will enhance accessibility to FM’s engineering expertise and research focused on risk reduction, improving the way clients engage with FM across the EMEA. It stands as a pivotal element in FM's mission to reduce risks and build strong partnerships, helping clients safeguard their operations and preempt potential losses.

The centre's completion is projected for 2027. It will not only solidify FM's presence in Luxembourg, where the company has maintained its European headquarters since 2017, but also capitalize on Luxembourg's strategic geographical position, facilitating access to talent and clients from neighboring countries like France and Germany.

Focus Areas of the Centre

The FM Science and Technology Centre will concentrate on cutting-edge research in climate risks, industrial technologies, and cyber risk loss prevention solutions. Additionally, the centre will serve as a collaborative environment for clients, potential customers, and partners, offering training and educational opportunities in its experimental laboratories.

This centre embodies FM's unique engineering approach towards risk management and loss prevention through scientific research, which is crucial in fostering client resilience today and into the future.

Insights from Leadership

Malcolm Roberts, Chairman and CEO of FM, stated, "The FM Science and Technology Centre in Europe represents a significant milestone in our journey, as it signifies increased support and resources for clients in the EMEA region as well as the introduction of new research capabilities to a key market." He further emphasized, "With this new facility, we are set to amplify our existing research capacities and expand FM's access to resilience to an even broader array of clients and partners."

Luxembourg’s Prime Minister, Luc Frieden, underscored the importance of research and development in ensuring economic prosperity, highlighting, "The FM Science and Technology Centre is a testament to Luxembourg's excellent ecosystem for data-driven innovation in Europe."

Building on Existing Capabilities

The centre builds on FM's existing research, educational, and training competencies, expanding its global network of risk resilience. It highlights FM's commitment to merging insurance expertise with scientific innovation. Through its globally recognized research and educational facilities, FM conducts critical testing and inquiries to understand and address evolving risks faced by clients and their communities.

FM has established numerous research and educational institutions, such as:

• - FM Research Campus in West Glocester, Rhode Island, USA: A leading global research hub aimed at preventing physical threats from escalating into real catastrophes.
• - FM Science and Technology Centre, Asia Pacific in Singapore: The first fully operational centre focused on risk management using Asia-Pacific expertise.
• - FM Science and Technology Centre, Americas in Norwood, Massachusetts, USA: A cutting-edge training facility designed to promote innovative learning methods and generate ideas for FM clients and employees.

In 2026, FM plans to open additional research facilities at its Norwood site.

About FM Group

FM Group, established nearly two centuries ago, stands as a leading mutual insurance organization, dedicated to property risk management and resilience for its policyholders. These policyholders, who share a belief that most property losses can be prevented, represent some of the largest organizations globally, including several firms in the Fortune 500 list. Working alongside FM, they gain insights on the hazards that may impact business continuity, enabling them to make cost-effective risk management decisions while combining property loss prevention with insurance protection.