Notice of upcoming maintenance: Political risk management
Lecture
Publication date:
30 September 2025
Last updated:
16 October 2025
Author(s):
Barbara Komjathy, Head Political & Country, FI Credit Risk, Swiss Re, Marina Neves Biancalana, Senior Credit and Political Risk Manager, Swiss Re
In this Insurance Institute of London (IIL) London Market webinar, Barbara Komjathy, Head Political & Country, FI Credit Risk, Swiss Re, and Marina Biancalana, Senior Credit and Political Risk Manager, Swiss Re, explored the fundamentals of political risk management, its significance for the insurance industry, and how the function is structured in relation to the risks insurers assume.
In an increasingly complex and volatile world, political events can swiftly turn into significant risks for insurance companies. The session explored how to identify early warning signals, assess potential impacts, and determine the right timing for risk management responses. The session will examine effective risk management strategies for navigating political risks and strengthening business resilience.
Learning objectives:
- What is the role of political risk management?
- How to manage (geo)political risks
- An understanding of the global political risk landscape