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2024 Research Report: Political Risk

By Insurance Institute
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Find out how the insurance industry can manage its exposure to political risk 

The Insurance Institute is pleased to release the latest publication in the Emerging Issues research report series, Political Risk: Implications for the Insurance Industry in Canada.

The report written by Paul Kovacs, Senior Researcher at the Insurance Institute explores how more protests, strikes, and demonstrations may bring an increase in risk claims for property damage and business interruption.

The report will help industry insiders:
  • Learn why it is important to pay attention to the rise in civil unrest
  • Understand major drivers shaping social unrest over the next 10 years
  • Find out how the insurance industry can manage its exposure to political risk
There are several actions the insurance industry can take to prepare for the expected increase in political risk and civil unrest over the next 5 to 10 years. Read the report and learn more about the factors that contribute to these risks and how they can be managed.