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The Marsh Risk Brief: Geopolitical resilience

Tune in to explore geopolitical risks and resilience strategies in our latest episode of The Marsh Risk Brief!

Welcome to The Marsh Risk Brief podcast!

The Marsh Risk Brief, is a concise and insightful podcast series designed for risk management professionals and organisations navigating the complexities of today's ever-evolving landscape. Each short episode delivers a key snapshot of critical topics that matter most to our clients.

In our eighth episode, Beth Thurston hosts an engaging discussion with Christopher Coppock as they explore the challenges presented by the rapidly evolving geopolitical risk landscape. They share practical strategies which UK organisations can implement to build their risk resilience. 

Tune in to explore geopolitical risks and resilience strategies in our latest episode of The Marsh Risk Brief!

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Key takeaways for risk and insurance managers

Transforming risks require proactive and flexible management

Geopolitical risks are evolving rapidly and unpredictably, requiring UK businesses to update and adapt their risk management strategies beyond traditional approaches to remain resilient.

Navigate immediate trade risks and prepare for long-term geopolitical shifts

Short-term risks such as trade policy uncertainty, supply chain disruptions, and volatile energy costs are immediate concerns, while longer-term risks stem from a global shift where governments increasingly shape economic activity with heightened focus on national security and competition.

Plan. Protect. Prioritise.

Effective management of geopolitical risks involves clear identification, scenario planning (including war gaming), and leveraging tools like political risk insurance and trade credit insurance, alongside quantitative country risk models to prioritise focus areas amid complex global developments.

About our speakers:

Christopher Coppock

Christopher Coppock

Head of Geopolitical and Economic Risk Analysis, Credit Specialties Marsh Risk

  • United Kingdom

Christopher Coppock leads the Political Risk Analysis team within Marsh Risk’s Credit Specialties Practice, providing political risk assessments, economic analysis, and sector-specific insights for clients and for internal applications. Prior to joining Marsh Risk, he worked at Darktrace, focusing on critical cybersecurity insurance issues. He holds master’s degrees from Sciences Po, Paris, and the London School of Economics in international affairs and global security issues.

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