Political and economic risks and insurance

Having in mind that different regulations and strategies increasingly incorporate the areas concerning political risks, author seeks to clarify more closely ways which this kind of risk manifests itself insurance industry. The reveals aspect risks is becoming a relevant factor considering investments, especially developing countries. paper contains conceptual definition their underlying actors factors, reviews circumstances prevalent industry, shows Fitch's analytical approach risk. findings support view should be interpreted primarily as an auxiliary tool for overcoming state social crises, rather than last resort used make up possible consequences lack or institutional capacity.