All Political Risk articles
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NewsTrump tariffs and global fractures top corporate risk radar – WTW
WTW’s latest political risk report shows geopolitical shocks now dominate boardroom concerns, with firms bracing for US trade wars, regulatory expansion, and the erosion of global rules.
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NewsDWIC 2025: Age of unpredictability – how political risk is reshaping global business strategy
As geopolitical risks have escalated, businesses face unprecedented volatility. WTW’s Pamela Thomson-Hall shared her insights with DWIC 2025 on the shifting landscape — and why insurance hubs like Dubai are playing a vital role in helping organisations manage an unstable world.
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NewsDWIC 2025: Russia–Ukraine conflict crisis response – WTW case study
Russia’s invasion of its neighbour in 2022 created a sudden crisis for many western firms, among them WTW. Pamela Thomson-Hall, CEO of international and head of risk and broking international at WTW, shared crisis response lessons from the conflict to the audience at DWIC 2025.
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NewsEuropean insurers face moderate tariff shock as markets tumble
Moody’s Ratings has published a report today on the impact of US tariffs on European insurers.
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NewsCPRI broker BPL secures Preservation PE backing
Credit and political risk insurance broker BPL gets new private equity minority stake backer, citing a maturing CPRI market and projected market growth trajectory.
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NewsPolitical risk capacity rises to record $3.5bn – Gallagher report
Gallagher Specialty released the Q1 iteration of its structured credit and political risk study, highlighting shifts in economic and foreign policy since Donald Trump’s second inauguration.
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NewsMSIG expands political risk, trade credit in Hong Kong, Singapore
A “strategic collaboration with its US office” would increase its capabilities, the Japanese re/insurance group said.
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NewsMS Amlin expands DIFC presence with MENA credit and political risk launch
Lloyd’s speciality insurer expands Dubai operations with hire of Osama Elshiekh from The Hartford.
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NewsEditor’s opinion-analysis: PV’s soft market has dodged a bullet; what will 2025 bring?
A $41m High Court case points to PV’s soft market traits despite the volatile geopolitical landscape, writes David Benyon, editor of GR.
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NewsHamilton moves into credit, bond and political risk reinsurance with Lottimore hire
Lottimore joins Hamilton in Bermuda from Validus Re where he was vice president, credit lines underwriter for three years.
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NewsPolitical Risk in 2024: tensions rise as US election looms – HIVE
David Langran, class underwriter, HIVE Underwriters, highlights how the 2024 US Presidential election and rising global conflicts are intensifying political risk, requiring underwriters to navigate growing uncertainties and manage exposures with care.
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NewsKita, TMK partner to provide political risk cover for carbon credit projects
Lloyd’s coverholder Kita has secured re/insurer Tokio Marine Kiln as lead capacity provider for the launch of a political risk product aimed at high-growth carbon markets.
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NewsInternational order ‘in decline’ – WTW political risk report
A political risk insurance report from the broker highlights the decline of consensus on the liberal international order, summarising it as at best, ‘lukewarm’.
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NewsGeopolitical tensions highlight supply chain exposures – Marsh McLennan forum
Current tensions stress the importance of understanding supply chain exposures, Lord Sedwill, a cross-bench peer from the UK’s upper house of Parliament, told the Marsh McLennan Rising Professionals’ Global Forum 2024.
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News“Grey zone” losses prompt action – WTW geopolitics report
Some 47% of firms have experienced a political risk loss in excess of $50m, broker WTW warned, and 96% said they have invested in political risk management capabilities.
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NewsGuy Carpenter appoints Chu as credit, bond and political risk MD for APAC
Chu joins the reinsurance broker from Partner Re, where he was head of financial risks for Asia Pacific.
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NewsPV fears on the rise globally – Allianz Commercial
Some $13bn in economic and insured losses came from just seven civil unrest incidents in recent years, according to a report by Allianz Commercial on political violence and civil unrest.
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NewsAntares syndicate launches credit and political risks Lloyd’s consortium
The maximum line for the consortium will initially be $40m. Antares will lead with a 75% line with the remaining 25% provided by other Lloyd’s carriers.
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News‘Holiday from history’ is over – Howden geopolitical risk report
A record number of elections in 2024, amid escalating geopolitical risks, underscore the value of political violence and political risk insurance, Howden emphasised.
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NewsPolitical risk market “pivots” away from emerging markets – WTW
WTW grew its credit and political risk insurance portfolio by 25% last year, the broker has revealed in its CPRI Capacity Survey and Market Update 2024, but the market is increasingly turning to developed economies and multilaterals.
