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Navigating 2025: Challenges and opportunities in the US terrorism and political violence insurance market
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    As 2025 begins, the US terrorism and political violence insurance market remains robust despite facing significant challenges. The confluence of global instability, domestic political tensions, and a highly competitive marketplace is reshaping the sector. For brokers, finding the right partners with reliable capacity and forward-looking solutions is critical in this shifting environment.

    What to expect in 2025: A complex market

    The US terrorism insurance market in 2025 is expected to remain competitive, driven by a high number of carriers, substantial capacity, and an aggressive rating environment.

    On the global stage, uncertainty looms large, and ongoing conflicts in regions such as the Middle East have created a fertile ground for radicalization. Domestically, rapidly evolving political and economic dynamics are adding to the complexity, raising the threats of far-right and far-left extremism. Per the recently released Homeland Security Threat Forecast, individual threat actors, who act out in less conventional ways, also present a growing concern.

    In this environment, brokers require partners who can provide not only capacity but also the expertise to anticipate and mitigate emerging risks and provide appropriate policy coverage. Munich Re Specialty, with its ability to offer one of the largest capacities in the US terrorism insurance market — up to $500m per insured — is uniquely positioned to guide brokers through these turbulent times. Backed by decades of experience, financial resilience, and cross-market expertise, we deliver solutions that address today’s risks while anticipating tomorrow’s challenges.

    Emerging risks: Technology and the evolving threat landscape

    The risk landscape is not static, and neither are the threats facing the terrorism and political violence market. In 2025, brokers and carriers face not only traditional risks but also a growing array of emerging challenges. According to Munich Re’s RiskScan 2024, cyber incidents and the misuse of AI rank among the most pressing concerns. AI-enabled radicalization, whereby sophisticated algorithms intensify extremist messaging and recruitment, is becoming a key driver of risk. The related risk of cyber-political violence is also a growing concern as extremist groups leverage technology to amplify their reach.
    Adam Posner
    These new exposures highlight the importance of data-driven risk assessment to address complex and evolving risks.
    Adam Posner
    Head of US Terrorism & Political Violence
    Munich Re Specialty
    Our partnership with third party geopolitical risk assessment vendors allows us to recognize trends, study recent and past incidents, and drill down into every part of the globe in order to sharpen our offering and improve risk mitigation. Through our dedicated relationships with our broker partners, we offer expertly crafted solutions that help businesses stay resilient in the face of these emerging threats.

    The path forward: Strengthening partnerships for success

    As the terrorism and political violence market evolves, Munich Re Specialty is committed to supporting brokers and insureds with the tools, capacity, and expertise they need to succeed. Our team draws on cross-market expertise to offer holistic, multi-line solutions that address interconnected risks. Insureds such as municipalities require a complex combination of coverages to protect against a broad range of exposures, including property, casualty, cyber, builder’s risk/construction, and terrorism/active assailant. Munich Re Specialty has experts in each of these lines, and those experts are in direct and regular communication, ensuring seamless handling of complex risks. Our leadership in this space, bolstered by decades of experience and a forward-looking perspective, ensures we remain a trusted partner in an uncertain world.

    Brokers are encouraged to explore our comprehensive solutions, leveraging our significant capacity and market insights to deliver value to their clients. Together, we can navigate the complexities of 2025 and beyond.

    Learn more about our Terrorism & Political Violence insurance solutions now with limits up to $500m per insured.
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    Adam Posner
    Head of US Terrorism & Political Violence
    Munich Re Specialty
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