Andrew George
President, Specialty, Marsh Risk
The Global Risks Report 2026, published by the World Economic Forum, provides a snapshot of the biggest risks facing the world in the near, medium, and long term. This year’s report shows that geopolitical and economic risks are on the rise as the world enters a new age of competition.
Andrew George, President, Specialty at Marsh Risk, recently joined Gayle Markovitz and Saadia Zahidi from the World Economic Forum and Peter Giger, Group Chief Risk Officer at Zurich Insurance, for a wide-ranging discussion about the risks highlighted in the report and strategies that businesses, governments, and societies can adopt to build resilience and thrive in a complex and evolving risk landscape.
Operating in a multipolar world where political agendas shape market dynamics and supply chains requires proactive risk management and strategic decision-making supported by advanced data analytics and AI-powered tools. With risks modeled and assessed in real time, companies can build resilience through better insights and be better positioned to turn disruptions into opportunities.
Inequality, polarization, and misinformation remain deeply interconnected risks that fuel instability across markets and communities. These societal challenges are no longer peripheral — they directly impact workforce stability, consumer trust, and regulatory environments. By engaging thoughtfully with these societal dynamics, businesses can mitigate reputational and operational risks and achieve sustainable growth and long-term value creation.
While environmental risks dominate the long-term outlook, they have been deprioritized in the near-term outlook given geopolitical and geoeconomic concerns. This risks being underprepared for extreme weather impacts and existential environmental threats. Businesses should continue to robustly measure and manage environmental risks, integrating resilience and sustainability into core strategies to protect assets, enable operational continuity, and unlock new growth opportunities in a changing climate.
This podcast was originally posted by the World Economic Forum.
President, Specialty, Marsh Risk
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01/13/2026
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01/06/2026