Political unrest can result in property damage, business interruption (BI) and a loss of income for many businesses. Here, demonstrators march through Hong Kong to mark Human Rights Day and press for greater democracy in the city. (Kyle Lam/Bloomberg) Political unrest can result in property damage, business interruption (BI) and a loss of income for many businesses. Here, demonstrators march through Hong Kong in December 2019 to mark Human Rights Day and press for greater democracy in the city. (Kyle Lam/Bloomberg)

In our fast-changing world powered by social media, where a call to action around a common cause can be sent from one or a few smart devices to all corners of the earth in a matter of seconds, businesses are increasingly exposed to political risks of all types — from riots and civil unrest to strikes, and not forgetting, terrorism attacks, which can all cause severe disruption.

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