From pandemics to geopolitical conflict, businesses of all sizes face growing risks that threaten operations, revenue, and long-term resilience. As insurance markets tighten and tail risks become harder to predict, traditional risk strategies are under pressure.
Our latest report explores how organizations are rethinking supply chain risk—leveraging advanced modeling, strategic insurance solutions, and proactive planning to navigate today’s volatile global environment.
The 2025 WTW Global Supply Chain Risk Survey reveals a decisive shift in how businesses approach supply chain risk—placing greater emphasis on geopolitical uncertainty, cybersecurity, supplier challenges, and internal risk frameworks.
Since the 2023 survey, companies have advanced their strategies by prioritizing proactive measures, enhancing cross-functional collaboration, and deploying technology tools such as supply chain mapping. Cybersecurity, in particular, has emerged as a central pillar of enterprise risk management, with growing focus on securing supplier relationships and contracts.
Despite this progress, fewer than 8% of businesses believe they have full control over their supply chain risks, and 63% report higher-than-expected losses—evidence of the ongoing unpredictability and complexity of the global supply chain.
Meanwhile, pandemic and health risks have declined in priority (from 23% in 2023 to 13% in 2025), suggesting a shift in focus toward geopolitical and economic challenges. Environmental risks remain important but have seen a slight dip in urgency.
While investments in resilience are growing, fewer businesses report transformational improvements. Instead, the focus is shifting toward executive oversight, dedicated risk management teams, and the development of internal risk tools. As companies move away from budget constraints and insurance access as limiting factors, they are prioritizing leadership alignment and long-term capability building.
