Terrorist attacks in the United Kingdom. Civil unrest in Brazil and Venezuela. Strained diplomatic relations among Middle Eastern countries. Rising nationalism around the world.

In recent months, multinational businesses have again been reminded of the threats that politically motivated violence and foreign government actions can pose to their people, operations, and assets.

Managing the financial impact of such risks on operations and people requires an understanding of three types of insurance coverage. And in reviewing them, you might find that political risk insurance could provide broader, more effective protection than political violence or terrorism insurance.  

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