| 2018 rank | The ten major risks in 2018 | % of respondents in 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fire, explosion | 41% |
| 1 | Political risks (war, terrorism, ….) | 41% |
| 3 | Market developments (volatility, intensified competition / new entrants, M&A, market stagnation, market fluctuation) | 30% |
| 4 | Business interruption (including supply chain disruption) | 19% |
| 4 | Power blackouts | 19% |
| 4 | Theft, fraud, corruption | 19% |
| 7 | Climate change, increasing volatility of weather | 15% |
| 7 | Cyber incidents (cyber crimes, IT failure, data breaches) | 15% |
| 7 | Natural catastrophes (storms, floods, earthquakes) | 15% |
| 10 | Health issues (Epidemic and pandemic outbreak) | 11% |



