Episode 2: War Clouds and Risk Markets: How the Iran–Israel Conflict Reshapes Global Insurance

17/06/2025 7 min

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In this powerful episode, Sean Djalilvand explores the mounting tensions between Iran and Israel and their far-reaching implications for global insurance and reinsurance markets. As geopolitical threats rise, how do insurers prepare for black swan scenarios that can't be priced by history alone?From aviation exposure and marine war exclusions to the future of political risk insurance, Sean offers an insider’s view into how underwriters, brokers, and corporate risk managers are adjusting portfolios—and mindsets.📌 Topics discussed:Geopolitical risk modeling in volatile regionsThe limits of war exclusions and reinsurer appetiteSupply chain fragility and marine insurance implicationsThe role of reinsurance in absorbing state-sponsored volatilityWhat to expect if a full-scale conflict eruptsWhether you're in insurance, risk, or global trade, this episode offers critical perspective on how today’s conflicts could shape tomorrow’s policies.