Clifford Chance

Claiming under Political Risk Insurance: A Practical Guide

21 March 2025

Political Risk Insurance ("PRI") protects assets and financial interests against losses caused by certain types of political action and political violence. It is typically a bespoke product that is tailored to particular risks. It may be taken out by owners of assets, investors in projects, and others. For commentary on PRI, including what it covers and how it may be structured, please see our briefing here.

In this guide we consider some of the key things that insureds should be thinking about if it appears that there is or may be a claim under PRI.

Download PDF