Arch report flags geopolitical instability as top construction sector risk amid rising volatility

• Arch Capital published its inaugural Construction Risk Report, flagging rising project volatility across global construction.
• About 85% of risk and insurance managers reported at least a moderate rise in risk exposure over the past 12 months.
• Geopolitical instability ranked top risk at 59%, followed by supply chain disruption at 52%, weather and climate events at 36%.
• Two-thirds reported a moderate or significant increase in risk and insurance spend over the past year amid higher uncertainty.
• Nearly three-quarters increased project contingency allowances over the past five years to buffer cost, delivery risks.

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