The last five years have been a masterclass in corporate strategy and resilience. What began as a global health emergency in 2020 evolved into a prolonged stress test for large businesses, exposing vulnerabilities, accelerating innovation and reshaping the very DNA of business continuity planning.
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In this new era of "polycrisis" — a series of interconnected crises that intensify one another — scale became both a strength and a challenge.

Geoeconomic flashpoints emerged, and artificial intelligence advanced rapidly; businesses had to recalibrate their key components of business resilience in real time. For large businesses, sheer scale introduced unique vulnerabilities; intricate supply chains, a globally dispersed workforce and exposure to volatile markets amplified every disruption.

To explore how organizations adapted, Gallagher asked leaders from some of the world's largest firms about their evolving approach to business risks in this age of polycrisis. Their insights point to a defining truth: The future belongs to those who turn disruption into growth — taking bold risks while staying agile enough to weather the next shock.

Large Business Resiliency Strategies

Learn how big companies turn disruption into growth and resilience.

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What you'll discover in the report

  • Why resilience is important in business and examples of resilience in business.
  • How large firms are embedding business continuity planning and financial resilience into their growth strategies.
  • The new large business resiliency framework: Employee benefits, innovation and diversification sit at the core of corporate growth strategies.
  • Shifting business risk priorities: Digital threats, operational disruptions and people risks dominate the evolving risk landscape.
  • Risk transfer as a growth enabler: Insurance diversification and dedicated risk teams are helping businesses take calculated risks and build lasting resilience.

Large businesses have realized that to survive, they must think on their feet and develop new, interesting ideas for growth and revenue.
Neil Hodgson, managing director, Risk Management practice, Gallagher

Published in November 2025

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