Going Undercover: The Paradox of Political Risk Insurance

Spagnoletti Belinda and O'Callaghan Terry
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Spagnoletti Belinda: Centre for International Risk, University of South Australia
O'Callaghan Terry: Centre for International Risk, University of South Australia

Asia-Pacific Journal of Risk and Insurance, 2011, vol. 5, issue 2, 23

Abstract: Political risk insurance is an insurance product sold to firms as a means to protect them against some political risks associated with investing abroad. This paper argues that political risk insurance may in fact be a source of political risk. Looking at cases in the Asia-Pacific region, we argue that investing firms should exercise caution when considering political risk insurance. We conclude with several recommendations for reform of the political risk insurance industry.

Keywords: political risk; investment risk; political risk insurance; Asia-Pacific region; foreign direct investment (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2011
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