Two-thirds of organizations invest in AI training as adoption accelerates - but governance gaps remain

Rhea-AI Summary

Gallagher (NYSE:AJG) released results from its third annual AI Adoption and Risk Survey of 1,200+ global businesses on March 24, 2026. Key findings: 62% delivered AI training, 55% hired AI roles, 47% offer role-based AI training (up 7% YoY) and governance gaps persist.

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Market Context

This announcement highlights Gallagher’s latest AI Adoption and Risk Survey, with 62% of businesses ...

Analysis

This announcement highlights Gallagher’s latest AI Adoption and Risk Survey, with 62% of businesses delivering AI training and 86% reporting productivity gains, yet 43% still lacking formal AI risk frameworks. Compared with prior AI survey findings, it reinforces Gallagher’s role in advising on AI-enabled productivity while flagging governance and oversight gaps. Investors may watch future surveys and client demand for AI-related risk consulting as indicators of how this theme evolves.

Key Figures

Delivered AI training: 62% of global businesses AI-focused hires: 55% of businesses AI strategy communication: 56% of organizations +5 more

8 metrics

Delivered AI training 62% of global businesses Share that have already delivered AI training to employees

AI-focused hires 55% of businesses Share that have hired for AI-focused roles

AI strategy communication 56% of organizations Share communicating their AI strategy to employees

No AI risk framework 43% of organizations Share yet to introduce formal AI risk management frameworks

AI impact assessments 44% of organizations Share that have conducted AI impact assessments

AI tool training 47% of businesses Offering training to help employees use AI tools

Increase vs 2024 7% increase Rise in businesses offering AI tool training since 2024

Productivity improvement 86% of businesses Report AI has improved employee productivity

Previous AI Reports

1 past event · Latest: Feb 23 (Positive)

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Date	Event	Sentiment	24h Move	Catalyst
Feb 23	AI survey results	Positive	-1.0%	Release of third annual AI Adoption and Risk Survey with broadly positive impacts.

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Pattern Detected

Prior AI-tagged survey news on Feb 23, 2026 saw a mildly negative price reaction of -1.01%, suggesting AI thought-leadership updates have not consistently driven upside.

Recent Company History

This announcement continues Gallagher’s focus on AI adoption and risk, building on its earlier AI survey released on Feb 23, 2026, when 63% of respondents had implemented AI and 82% reported positive impacts, yet the stock moved -1.01%. Today’s AI training and governance findings again spotlight Gallagher’s advisory role in AI risk and workforce enablement, providing continuity around how clients manage AI opportunities and oversight gaps.

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ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill., March 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As the pace of AI adoption speeds up across the world, organizations are ramping up their investments into AI training and enablement for employees.

That's from Gallagher, a global insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting services company, which recently conducted its third annual AI Adoption and Risk Survey of more than 1,200 global businesses.

In the last year, nearly two thirds of global businesses (62%) have already delivered AI training to employees, while more than half (55%) have hired for AI-focused roles.

Governance is also becoming a key priority, with 56% of organizations already communicating their AI strategy to employees. However, many businesses are still behind on implementing governance frameworks to guide how their employees should use AI in the workplace.

Over two-fifths (43%) of organizations are yet to introduce formal AI risk management frameworks, highlighting a considerable gap between adoption and oversight. In addition, only 44% have conducted AI impact assessments related to AI use.

As AI becomes widespread, companies are moving to support their employees with targeted training that supports role specific requirements. The findings are clear: companies must take a measured approach to ensure that the pace of AI adoption is supported with the right training, enablement and governance frameworks.

Businesses invest in skills as AI drives productivity

In the race to unlock value from AI, companies are investing in AI training for employees and introducing new AI-focused roles.

The research found that 47% of businesses are offering training to help employees use AI tools - up 7% from 2024. In addition, 40% of businesses have created new roles where AI is a core part of the remit.

Gallagher's research shows that 86% of businesses report that AI has improved employee productivity.

Human capability remains central

According to the research, AI is here to stay. But organizations still value and desire human skills that cannot be easily replicated by an AI tool. According to the global survey, the most popular reason to protect employee jobs was to retain and promote creativity – in this case, forward-thinking and innovative employees – in the business.

Other common reasons included a desire to keep the human touch in client interactions (cited by 34% respondents), and to ensure that human employees are still available to solve complex problems that technology cannot solve independently (cited by 31%).

These findings suggest that many organizations see the most effective path forward as one where human creativity and judgment work alongside AI-driven efficiency.

Ben Warren, Managing Director of People Data, AI and Innovation at Gallagher says:

"For many global companies, AI is no longer in the test phase. It's in the workplace, shaping strategy and powering productivity. Training programs are on the rise, equipping employees for a future where human ingenuity and AI agents will work hand in hand. We know what AI can do, and the potential is undeniable. It can handle repetitive and manual tasks, freeing employees to spend less on menial work and more on what really matters: creative ideation and meeting clients.

"At the same time, our findings suggest that governance frameworks are still catching up with the pace of adoption. As organizations scale their use of AI, risk oversight and clear policies will become increasingly important. Overall, the long-term value of AI will depend on combining technological efficiency with human creativity, judgment and trust."

ABOUT THE GALLAGHER AI ADOPTION REPORT

Data was collected from 1,250 organizations of all sizes in the US, UK, Canada and Australia. Developed as part of Gallagher's ongoing series of Artificial Intelligence Adoption trends building on themes for the last three years.

ABOUT GALLAGHER

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE:AJG), a global insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting services firm, is headquartered in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. Gallagher provides these services in approximately 130 countries around the world through its owned operations and a network of correspondent brokers and consultants.

CONTACT:    
Mary Schwartz, Gallagher
847.378.5893
mary_schwartz@ajg.com

 

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FAQ

What did Gallagher report about employee AI training in the March 24, 2026 survey for AJG?

Gallagher reported that 62% of organizations have delivered AI training to employees. According to the company, 47% offer role-specific AI tool training and AI-focused hiring rose, indicating growing investment in workforce enablement amid broader AI adoption.

How prevalent are AI-focused roles according to Gallagher's March 24, 2026 survey for AJG?

Gallagher found that 55% of organizations have hired for AI-focused roles. According to the company, 40% created new roles with AI as a core remit, showing companies are structuring teams to integrate AI capabilities operationally.

What governance gaps did Gallagher identify in the March 24, 2026 AJG survey?

Gallagher said 43% of organizations lack formal AI risk management frameworks. According to the company, only 44% conducted AI impact assessments, highlighting a gap between adoption and formal oversight as AI use scales.

What did Gallagher report about AI's impact on productivity in the March 24, 2026 survey for AJG?

Gallagher reported that 86% of businesses say AI has improved employee productivity. According to the company, organizations view AI as handling repetitive tasks and freeing employees to focus on creativity, client work and complex problem solving.