SPECIAL REPORT: GLOBAL TRADE REALIGNMENT BOOSTS CREDIT AND POLITICAL RISK INSURANCE MARKET

   Tue, 19 August 2025

The global trade credit and political risk insurance market has remained remarkably upbeat on the back of the realignment of supply chains and shifting trading relations in response to US tariffs. Counterparty risk mitigation has become a C-suite conversation in corporates and banks alike, driving opportunity for the insurance market. Trade protectionism, volatile energy markets, political upheaval, and rising resource nationalism are reshaping risk profiles across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Insurers are increasingly focusing on project- and sector-specific coverage, while investors must navigate shifting regulatory frameworks and evolving trade barriers.