Preparing For Violence In The Wake Of A Disputed Election

This year has been a tumultuous one for so many reasons, highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic changing nearly every aspect of life and compounded by the national discourse on racism, diversity and police violence in the wake of the George Floyd murder and countless other cases gaining national attention.

These large-scale events impacting all levels of society leave many wondering, what is next?

Risk professionals are preparing for a storm. Given that we are still in hurricane season (already a record-breaking year for the largest number of named hurricanes hitting the country), you would think we are referring to the natural catastrophe events that have traditionally impacted the industry.

However, we are bracing for something even more concerning — potentially the most contentious election in American history.

Adding to the anxiety is the widespread uncertainty around Election Day — the day when we ordinarily learn the results of public opinion manifested at the ballot box. However, if 2020 has taught us anything, nothing is outside of the realm of possibility, and we may have entered a zone of unintended political consequences.