In this special “On Aon” episode, we take a closer look at one of the four key client megatrends impacting organizations around the world: Trade. Our experts discuss the global tensions impacting supply chains and the strategic moves companies can make now to manage risk. 

Experts in this episode: 
Tracy-Lee Kus, CEO, Global Broking Centre
John Minor, National Practice Leader, Structured Credit & Political Risk

• [1:53 ] Current geopolitical issues and their impact on supply chains
• [4:14 ] Potential trade restrictions from the incoming Trump administration
• [5:12 ] The impact on trade of the Middle East and Ukraine conflicts
• [6:10 ] Risk management intervention options
• [8:20 ] Climate change presents increasing concerns for supply chain and geopolitical violence
• [8:45 ] Strategies for proactively managing supply chain risk

Additional Resources:

On Aon Insights: Climate and Supply Chain: Why Supply Chain Security is Crucial for Transportation Companies
Global Peace Index 2024
2024 Client Trends Report: Better Decisions in Trade, Technology, Weather and Workforce
On Aon Special Edition: 2024 Business Decision Maker Survey
On Aon Special Edition: Aon’s 2024 Client Trends Report
2024 Business Decision Maker Survey
The Global Medical Trend Rates Report 2025

Tweetables:

• “Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy.” — John Minor
• “Aon rates more than half of global conflicts have high or medium-high geopolitical conflict risks.” — John Minor
• “Building transparency around your most important suppliers, their geographic location and their dependency on third parties will be really critical as risks continue to evolve.” — John Minor