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Can we insure every link in the supply chain?
Monday, September 9, 2024
The global supply chain is complex and vulnerable to economic and geopolitical disruption. This article looks at supply chain resilience and how insurers are evaluating the threats. In it, Ed Parker, Departmental Head of Special Risks at Tokio Marine Kiln, shares the risk management perspective and the difference between risk and uncertainty.
Read the full article at Insurance Day here.
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