Supply chain risk has become a major underwriting factor across multiple lines of insurance — not just for manufacturers or importers. In 2026, carriers are asking far more detailed questions about how businesses source materials, manage vendors, and prepare for disruptions. The reason is simple: supply chain failures have become one of the most common drivers of business interruption losses, and insurers are recalibrating how they evaluate this exposure. [July 2026, 357 word article]