There are 42 percent more countries where supply chains are vulnerable to potential disruption in 2009 underscoring, according to a study by insurance broker Aon.
The Chicago-based firm said the figures underscore the need for insureds to consider political risk insurance in their risk portfolios and be prepared for the worst-case scenario.
Aon's annual Political Risk Map indicating the number of countries with supply chain vulnerability increased from 38 to 54 due to risks ranging from government embargo or interference with a supplier through to strikes, terrorism and sabotage.
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