The 2026 Gallagher Business Owners Survey

Gallagher’s 2026 Business Owner Survey found that business leaders remain optimistic about growth but continue to face significant challenges related to rising costs, workforce pressures, cybersecurity risks and economic uncertainty. Many owners are focused on protecting profitability while investing strategically in technology, talent and operational resilience to position their companies for long-term success.

These competing priorities highlight a business environment where organizations are balancing growth ambitions with risk management, creating relevance for financial services, insurance, technology, HR and professional services providers that can help businesses improve efficiency, manage uncertainty and support sustainable growth.