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FM Group Begins Construction of a Cutting-Edge Science and Technology Center in Luxembourg

Luxembourg, March 18, 2025 — FM Group, renowned for its expertise in commercial property insurance, has announced the commencement of its European Science and Technology Center in Luxembourg. This modern facility is designed to foster scientific research and facilitate knowledge-sharing aimed at risk mitigation with clients and partners in the EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) region.

The establishment of the new center marks a significant milestone in FM's commitment to support the EMEA region with enhanced access to its risk management expertise and scientific research. With an expected completion date in 2027, this ambitious project is set to strengthen FM's position in Luxembourg, its European headquarters since 2017. The strategic location of Luxembourg, centrally situated in Europe and accessible to clients and experts from neighboring nations such as France and Germany, makes it an ideal choice for this initiative.

The Science and Technology Center will primarily focus on cutting-edge research in climate risks, industrial technologies, and cybersecurity risk prevention solutions. It will provide a collaborative space for FM clients, prospective clients, colleagues, and partners to engage in training sessions and knowledge acquisition leveraging its experimental laboratories. This initiative underscores FM's unique approach to risk mitigation, which is based on engineering and scientific insights — vital for enhancing client resilience today and into the future.

Malcolm Roberts, Chairman and CEO of FM, notes, "The Science and Technology Center in Luxembourg symbolizes a crucial step forward in bolstering our support for clients across the EMEA region while expanding our research capacities in a key market. The new facility will complement our existing research framework and allow us to convey FM's message of resilience to a broader audience of clients and partners."

Roberts further emphasized, "We take great pride in extending our presence in Luxembourg and the larger EMEA region. As FM grows globally, we are adapting and incorporating local standards, practices, and expertise into our platform. This inclusivity not only enriches our knowledge base but also strengthens our relationships with policyholders, partners, and communities worldwide."

According to Frieden, the Science and Technology Center is a testament to the excellent European ecosystem that Luxembourg provides for data-driven innovations. The center builds on FM's current research, educational, and training capacities, expanding its global resilience network and affirming its commitment to connecting insurance expertise with scientific innovation.

Through its globally recognized research and educational facilities, FM conducts essential testing and analysis to understand and address the evolving risks faced by its clients and their communities. With its extensive research, FM deepens insights into both existing and emerging risks and contributes to the advancement of damage prevention science.

FM's research and educational facilities include:

• - The FM Research Campus in West Glocester, Rhode Island, USA, a leading global center focused on research aimed at preventing physical threats from escalating into actual disasters.
• - The FM Science and Technology Center for Asia-Pacific in Singapore, the first client-oriented facility for risk management in Asia-Pacific.
• - The FM Science and Technology Center for the Americas in Norwood, Massachusetts, USA, a premier training center dedicated to supporting innovative learning methods and generating new ideas for clients and FM employees. FM plans to open additional research facilities in Norwood in 2026.

About FM Group

Founded nearly two centuries ago, FM is a leading mutual insurance company focused exclusively on property risk management and resilience for its policyholders — owners who share the conviction that most property losses can be prevented. Many of the world’s largest organizations, including one in four Fortune 500 companies, partner with FM to better understand the hazards that could disrupt their business continuity and make cost-effective risk management decisions that combine loss prevention with insurance protection.