FM Breaks New Ground with State-of-the-Art Science Center in Luxembourg
FM Breaks New Ground with State-of-the-Art Science Center in Luxembourg
On March 17, 2025, FM, a leading commercial property insurance group, marked a significant milestone by laying the foundation stone for the FM Science and Technology Centre in Luxembourg. This advanced facility is designed to cultivate scientific research and foster the exchange of risk mitigation practices among clients and stakeholders across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). The establishment aims to bring FM's expertise and unique approach for developing scientifically grounded solutions closer to its clientele.
With this ambitious initiative, FM demonstrates its strong commitment to the EMEA region, focusing on risk mitigation and nurturing partnerships that help businesses secure their operations and prevent losses preemptively. The centre is slated for completion in 2027.
Luxembourg has been home to FM's European headquarters since 2017 and serves as a strategic hub, given its central location within Europe, facilitating access to clients and talents from neighboring countries like France and Germany. The newly launched Science and Technology Centre is committed to cutting-edge research in climate risks, technological advancements in the industry, and preventative measures against cyber threats. Furthermore, it will create a collaborative environment allowing FM clients, prospects, colleagues, and partners to engage in training and hands-on experiments in specialized laboratories.
Malcolm Roberts, Chairman and CEO of FM, stated, "The FM Science and Technology Centre, Europe, signifies a key milestone in our journey to enhance support and resources for our clients in the EMEA region, while also providing new research capacities for this critical market. Through our state-of-the-art facility, we will complement our existing research framework and share our message of resilience with even more clients and partners."
Roberts added, "We are proud to strengthen our presence in Luxembourg and throughout the EMEA region. As FM grows globally, we adapt and incorporate local standards, practices, and insights into our platform. This inclusivity not only enriches our understanding but also enhances our relationships with policyholders, partners, and communities worldwide."
The Prime Minister of Luxembourg, Luc Frieden, emphasized the significance of research and development in securing economic prosperity, showcasing the FM Science and Technology Centre as a testament to Luxembourg’s exceptional ecosystem for data-driven innovation in Europe.
The FM Science and Technology Centre builds upon FM's established research, training, and educational capabilities, expanding its global resilience network while reinforcing its dedication to merging insurance expertise with scientific innovation. FM conducts essential tests and investigations through its globally recognized research and education facilities to comprehend and address the evolving risks its clients and communities face. Through its research endeavors, FM enhances industry understanding of existing and emerging risks while advancing the science of loss prevention.
FM's research and educational facilities include:
- - FM Research Campus in West Glocester, Rhode Island, USA: A leading center aimed at preventing physical threats from escalating into real disasters.
- - FM Science and Technology Centre, Asia-Pacific in Singapore: FM's first customer-oriented facility focused on experience-based risk management in the Asia-Pacific region.
- - FM Science and Technology Center, Americas in Norwood, Massachusetts, USA: A modern training facility promoting innovative learning and ideation for FM's clients and employees. FM plans to open additional research facilities on the Norwood campus in 2026.
Founded nearly two centuries ago, FM is a premier mutual insurance organization whose capital, scientific research capabilities, and technical expertise are dedicated to managing property risks and the resilience of its policyholders. Their client base consists of many of the world’s largest organizations, including one in four Fortune 500 companies, collaborating with FM to better understand the risks impacting business continuity and make cost-effective risk management decisions by combining loss prevention with coverage.
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