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Risk in Context Podcast: Building business resilience in an evolving geopolitical risk landscape

In this episode our hosts explore the key findings of the Political Risk Report 2025, outline the political risks organisations should monitor, and share effective risk management strategies to navigate these challenges.

11/03/2025 · 2 minute read

In today's complex geopolitical landscape, organisations are increasingly confronted with a myriad of risks that challenge their operational stability and strategic planning. The frequency and unpredictability of potentially significant geopolitical events require organisations to reassess their risk frameworks and assumptions.

As highlighted in Marsh’s Political Risk Report 2025, businesses need to adapt their risk management and insurance strategies in response to evolving global trade dynamics, operational challenges, and the intersection of climate change and geopolitics. And as geopolitical risks continue to escalate, they may lead to significant impact on supply chains, requiring better visibility to help identify vulnerabilities and make informed decisions to mitigate risks.

In this episode of Risk in Context, Angela Duca, Marsh's Global Head of Credit Specialties, speaks with Chris Coppock, Credit Specialties' Head of Geopolitical and Macroeconomic Risk Analysis, and Catherine Cyphus, Marsh's Risk Lead for Sentrisk. They explore the key findings of the Political Risk Report 2025, outline the political risks organisations should monitor, and share effective risk management strategies to navigate these challenges.

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Key takeaways

Reassess risk management strategies.

Considering recent significant geopolitical changes, organisations should reassess their existing risk management strategies and the assumptions underlying those strategies to ensure that they remain relevant and effective in today’s risk landscape.

Identify and mitigate critical supplier risks.

Geopolitical challenges can introduce new or exacerbate existing supply chain risks, underscoring the importance that companies utilise data and technology to gain visibility into their supply chains, allowing them to identify vulnerabilities and make informed decisions to mitigate risks.

Foster collaborative relationships with insurers.

Engage with your insurers and risk transfer advisors to assess your specific geopolitical risks, implement the most effective risk management strategies, and identify the insurance solutions that would most effectively help you manage your risks.

About our speakers

Angela Duca

Angela Duca

Global Head of Credit Specialties

  • United States

Angela Duca is Marsh’s Global Head of Credit Specialties and a member of Marsh’s global specialty executive committee. She is responsible for driving strategy, growth, client service, and innovation in Credit Specialties solutions worldwide. She joined Marsh in 2008 and previously served as Chief Administrative Officer for Credit Specialties, where she collaborated with leadership to establish and implement global strategies, contributing to the team's success and execution of key initiatives. In her more than 20 years in the insurance industry, she has provided solutions for property and casualty, multinational, specialty, and credit and political risk coverage across various sectors, including manufacturing, chemicals, services, and financial institutions.

Christopher Coppock

Christopher Coppock

Head of Geopolitical and Macroeconomic Risk Analysis, Credit Specialties

  • United Kingdom

Christopher Coppock leads the Political Risk analysis team within Marsh’s Credit Specialties Practice, providing political risk assessments, economic analysis, and sector-specific insights for clients and for internal applications. Prior to joining Marsh, 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.

Catherine Cyphus

Catherine Cyphus

Sentrisk Risk Advisory lead at Marsh

  • United Kingdom

Based in London, Catherine Cyphus leads the Risk Advisory proposition. In this role she helps clients understand and manage their supply chain risk and resilience. She has over 10 years experience in risk and resilience and currently supports the United Nations with their development of the Corporate Chief Resilience Officer Network and is an expert advisor for UK Government Future of Global Supply Chains Foresight Project.

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