An accelerating geopolitical transition is rewriting the rules of cross‑border trade, finance, and digital connectivity — and the evolving conflict in the Middle East is intensifying risks for businesses worldwide.

In this episode of Risk in Context, Marsh's Angela Duca, Christopher Coppock, and Stuart James unpack key findings from the Political Risk Report 2026*, outline practical steps to manage people, operational, insurance, and financial exposures, and discuss actions that leaders can take to protect their organizations.

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Read Marsh's Political Risk Report 2026.

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*The Political Risk Report 2026 was completed prior to the recent escalation of conflict in the Middle East. While the global insights and analysis contained within remain relevant, they do not reflect the latest developments in the region. Marsh is actively monitoring the situation and its potential impact. Please reach out to your Marsh representative for any insights or support required.

Directors and officers are navigating an increasingly complex and uncertain risk environment shaped by shifting litigation trends, evolving regulatory priorities, and emerging economic and geopolitical pressures. At the same time, both directors and officers liability (D&O) underwriters and corporate leaders remain alert to the potential for new claims amidst a shifting risk landscape.

In this episode of Risk in Context, Marsh's Paul Denny, Deepak Adappa, and Will Fahey discuss some of the top risks that could impact organizations' senior leaders and that organizations should be keeping an eye on throughout 2026 and beyond.

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Global manufacturers are navigating a complex and rapidly evolving trade environment marked by shifting policies, geopolitical tensions, and supply chain disruptions. Fluctuating trade policies and geopolitical dynamics are testing the flexibility and resilience of many businesses. Ongoing changes to bilateral and multilateral agreements, including the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement that is being renegotiated this year, introduce uncertainty around rules of origin, labor standards, and enforcement, potentially influencing investment and operational decisions.

In this episode of Risk in Context, Marsh Risk's Christopher Coppock, Falak Kothari, and Azzizza Larsen, discuss key challenges that manufacturers are facing and share practical advice to help businesses manage risk and build resilience in a fast-changing global trade environment.

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Read Marsh's Trade policy outlook for North American manufacturing report.

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Tax insurance is fast becoming a critical tool for organizations around the globe to manage their tax uncertainties in a wide range of business situations. From supporting renewable energy projects to managing cross-border risks, tax insurance helps organizations protect value and move transactions forward with greater assurance.

In this episode of Risk in Context, Patrick Browne, Mark McTigue, Alexander Skuratovski, and Leon Steenkamp, discuss why tax insurance matters now more than ever, talk about distinct market features of the coverage, and share practical insights to help organisations optimise their use of tax insurance in today's dynamic environment.

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In today's complex, interconnected, and dynamic risk landscape, organizations are facing a multitude of challenges. Geopolitical tensions, climate-related extreme weather events and chronic threats, and evolving cyber threats are complicating supply chain risks, requiring organizations to develop holistic, forward-looking, enterprise-wide risk mitigation strategies that build resilient organizations.

In this episode of Risk in Context recorded at the end of 2025, Marsh's James Crask, Christopher Coppock, Nick Faull, and Payal Patel explore some of the trending risks that Marsh has been monitoring and that organizations should be prepared to address throughout 2026 and beyond. They also discuss how robust risk management approaches can help organizations identify opportunities to build resilience and thrive.

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Climate risks continue to increase in complexity, underscoring the urgent need to address their impacts through a strong focus on adaptation and resilience. At the same time, innovative insurance products and financing are helping climate and resilience investments become more accessible and viable. Last month's COP30, the United Nations Climate Change Conference, underscored the importance of accelerating adaptation and resilience efforts, given recognition of climate change as a present reality demanding immediate solutions.

In this episode of Risk in Context, Marsh's Graeme Riddell, Nick Faull, and Rodrigo Suárez, and Marsh McLennan's Swenja Surminski discuss key takeaways from COP30, focusing on the implications and opportunities for risk managers navigating the complex challenges of climate adaptation and resilience.

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Listen to our recent podcast, Unpacking water-related economic risks and solutions.

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Social inflation is transcending borders and creating challenges for organizations operating in jurisdictions across the globe, often resulting in increased litigation risks and higher claims costs, which are, in turn, contributing to increased underwriter scrutiny and impacting organizations' insurance programs. This underscores the importance of preemptive action to identify potentially challenging claims and mitigate losses.

In this episode of Risk in Context, Marsh's Chetna Gulati, Catherine Osborne, Teri Solomon, and Paul Hutchinson discuss the evolving social inflation risk landscape, address some of today's most pressing risks and the challenges that are likely to evolve, and share actionable insights to help organizations minimize the risk of social inflation and prepare for potential high-value claims.

You can access a transcript of the episode here.

For further information about social inflation, visit our social inflation and nuclear verdicts hub. Listen to our recent podcast — PFAS risks and insurability challenges — to learn more about perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, which could be a risk area for social inflation.

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As private equity activity regains momentum after a prolonged period of low exit volumes and extended holding periods, it is critical for PE firms to remain vigilant and focus on identifying and addressing potential risks. Human capital considerations, tailored insurance solutions, and innovative transactional risk insurance can help PE firms navigate challenges to help safeguard value and optimize returns.

In this episode of Risk in Context, Marsh's Paul Knowles, Katie Gensheimer, Philipp Giessen, and Mercer's Dhruv Mehra discuss the current private equity landscape and its impact on exit strategies, the people-related issues that funds should consider in their exit strategy, and the insurance solutions that can help firms mitigate risks.

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Parametric insurance has become a critical tool for managing risks, generally providing organizations with a transparent, data-driven risk financing solution. Its defined triggers generally lead to faster and more predictable payouts compared to traditional indemnity insurance.

In this episode of Risk in Context, Marsh's Steve Harry and Hannah Bassett explore how parametric insurance is evolving. They discuss practical applications that enable organizations to better anticipate and respond to both established and emerging risks, highlighting opportunities to integrate parametric solutions into captive insurance programs for more tailored and flexible risk management.

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The global focus on climate resilience is evolving to emphasize adaptation alongside mitigation, a key theme highlighted at this year's Climate Week NYC. This is fueling increased demand for comprehensive risk management strategies that integrate advanced analytics and innovative insurance solutions to address escalating climate risks.

In this episode of Risk in Context, Marsh's Amy Barnes and Julie Milbrand, Marsh McLennan's Francis Bouchard, and Guy Carpenter's Kieran Bhatia discuss how the insurance industry is advancing technical capabilities and innovating solutions to tackle rising climate risks. They also explore how improved climate risk analytics are enhancing investment decisions and the critical role of multi-stakeholder collaboration in accelerating the adoption of effective resilience measures.

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Read Marsh's 2025 Corporate Adaptation Survey and our report, Tackling the heat challenge.

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