In a world full of political uncertainty, mitigation of political risk is a significant factor in the success of overseas projects, investments, and contracts. By obtaining coverage against possible losses resulting from political actions or inaction by the host government, more focus can be placed on measures to increase profit potential.
In addition to traditional political risk insurance programs, risk transfer strategies have become increasingly more flexible and can be adapted to better suit the needs of our clients. They can be channeled through captive management companies, special purpose vehicles, or can be used by financial institutions to mitigate the political risk in their portfolio of emerging market assets. Through creativity and flexibility, the Political Risk group has placed difficult risks and developed customized solutions to complex client issues.
Marsh's Political Risk clients benefit from the following:
Risk Management Solutions
We focus on understanding each client's unique business and philosophy to create solutions that meet their specific insurance needs. We offer consulting services to assist risk and finance managers in determining effective political risk management strategies. We also provide assistance with contract review, claims management, and country risk assessment.
Industry Experience
We have successfully placed political risk programs for clients in a variety of industries including, but not limited to: Aerospace, Automotive, Banking/Finance, Chemical & Life Sciences, Construction, Manufacturing, Military/Defense, Mining, Paper, Pharmaceuticals, Power and Power/Infrastructure, Technology, and Telecommunications.
Market Relationships
Political Risk underwriters recognize the commitment of full-time Marsh specialists both to our clients and to their specific programs. We maintain strong ties and enjoy excellent working relationships with the major private and public sector markets. The Political Risk group, a part of Marsh Crisis Consulting, is staffed with a team of professionals located across North America as well as London-based market placement specialists. |
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January 11, 2012 | Views: 1310 | Comments: 0
The World Economic Forum's report focuses on three key risks that can undermine the progress made by globalization >>
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We provide commentary and analysis on developments in the trade credit and political risk insurance marketplace. >>
January 10, 2012 | Views: 61 | Comments: 0
In this interview, Stephen Kay of Marsh's Political Risk and Trade Credit Practice gives an overview of the current global political and credit instability, and how Marsh can assis... >>
September 08, 2011 | Views: 64 | Comments: 0
An overview of political risks such as regime stability, rule of law, terrorism, and resource security. >>
August 22, 2011 | Views: 879 | Comments: 0 | 
The August 2011 issue of our political risk & trade credit newsletter reviews the state of the U.S. trade credit market today, marine charter default insurance, and an update o... >>
June 29, 2011 | Views: 912 | Comments: 0 |
We review several property and property-related implications companies with Middle East exposures need to understand – and mitigate. >>
June 03, 2011 | Views: 2074 | Comments: 0 |
Risk and the boardroom agenda explores the unprecedented risk management challenges organizations face today and proposes strategies for managing these risks. >>
April 20, 2011 | Views: 310 | Comments: 0 |
The April 2011 issue of our political risk & trade credit newsletter covers lessons learned from Middle East political unrest, the global credit crisis, and commodity prices an... >>
February 09, 2011 | Views: 460 | Comments: 0
Our panel focused on political risk, supply chain, business interruption, and the insurance implications and considerations associated with recent political violence in Egypt. >>
February 03, 2011 | Views: 327 | Comments: 0
This point-of-view from Marsh Risk Consulting discusses the business implications of recent violent demonstrations in Cairo, Egypt and other major cities. >>
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The Benchmarking Portal's rapidly growing database contains information on nearly 115,000 insurance policies covering $US75 billion in premium placements. >>
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In addition to the underlying credit risk in every trade transaction, companies who contract with either foreign governments or private entities located abroad, for either the purc... >>
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Financial institutions engaged in cross-border lending are often hindered in pursuing similar transactions by limit restrictions to country exposure mandated by regulatory agencies... >>
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The effects of political risk events can range from negligible to severe, with consequences isolated to the loss of the value of the assets, or representing a more integral part of... >>
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Companies with existing or pending long-term investments in overseas emerging markets are vulnerable to various types of political risks, whether the investment is made in a wholly... >>
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February 03, 2012 | Views: 33 | Comments: 0
Despite ongoing global instability, the political risk insurance market experienced relatively stable conditions in 2011. >>
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Widespread public disturbances, including looting, burglary, and rioting began in parts of England earlier this month, following a fatal shooting of 29-year-old man by officers of ... >>
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Recent political unrest in Cairo and other cities across Egypt highlights the complex risks companies investing, manufacturing, and trading in emerging markets must be prepared to ... >>
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The United States, UK, and Japan issued alerts last week, warning of a possible "Mumbai style” terrorist attack in Europe. >>
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Pirate attacks in the Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean have become a prevalent concern, the most recent attack occurring last month. The geographical range of the pirates as well as ... >>
July 09, 2010 | Views: 647 | Comments: 0
Violence related to Mexico's battle against organized crime and drug traffickers continues to escalate, with the most recent attacks aimed at disrupting the municipal elections wit... >>
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Marsh chairman and CEO Dan Glaser described the multiple challenges facing the risk management and insurance communities in a speech to insurance industry leaders at InsideScope 20... >>
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Political unrest continues in some areas of Thailand, although the Thai government declared it was back in control. >>
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Protesters have amassed recently in Bangkok, Thailand, calling for new elections, storming Parliament, and disrupting business in the capital. More than 30 embassies and the Touris... >>
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January 11, 2012 | Views: 415
Economic shocks and social upheaval risk are undermining the progress that globalization has brought, warns the World Economic Forum in its seventh edition, Global Risks 2012 repor... >>
July 15, 2011 | Views: 83
This is the second consecutive year Marsh has been placed first in the magazine’s annual reader poll, which honors the best firms in the trade banking and finance sector globally. >>
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Marsh Webcast July 20: Insurance Market Update Midyear 2011 >>
February 07, 2011 | Views: 585
Events in Egypt have unfolded at a rapid pace resulting in an extremely volatile situation, with violent demonstrations in Cairo and other major cities. As organizations seek to re... >>
February 03, 2011 | Views: 577
As companies seek to capitalize on opportunities for growth they need the latest information in key risk areas that allows them to make fully informed business decisions. Emerging ... >>
February 01, 2011 | Views: 696
Companies are re-assessing the adequacy of their insurance coverage and risk management arrangements in the wake of political unrest in Cairo and other cities across Egypt, accordi... >>
January 26, 2011 | Views: 1303
Soft commercial insurance market conditions persisted throughout the United States in 2010 and are poised to continue into 2011, according to a comprehensive report published today... >>
January 12, 2011 | Views: 824
The financial crisis has drained the world's capacity for dealing with shocks. The frequency and severity of risks to global stability have amplified, while the ability of global g... >>
December 01, 2010 | Views: 662
In order to meet the increased concern of multinational companies about the rise in political risks globally, Marsh today announced the launch of its innovative Mobile Asset and Co... >>
March 26, 2010 | Views: 453
As U.S. companies plan to expand their business activities in emerging markets, many are looking for ways to manage potential risks associated with these initiatives. Marsh, the wo... >>
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