AI governance becomes a board mandate as operational reality lags

Good morning. At Fortune 500 companies, AI governance has become a top priority for boards, yet most are still working to deploy AI at scale.

Sedgwick, a global risk and claims administration partner, published its 2026 forecasting report identifying key AI trends across sectors. The results contend that 70% of Fortune 500 executives surveyed say their companies have AI risk committees, 67% report progress on AI infrastructure, and 41% have a dedicated AI governance team. Yet only 14% say they are fully ready for AI deployment...