Terrorism
Pool Re mulling cover for cyber terrorism ‘manifestations'
Pool Re is undertaking a study into whether the government-backed scheme might cover certain manifestations of a cyber terrorist attack, such as fire or explosion.
Crowded places initiative take-up positive for UK resilience in light of Paris attacks
Promising early take-up of the government’s crowded places initiative has been “positive for building the resilience of British infrastructure” if faced with a similar attack to that witnessed in Paris last week, according to Pool Re CEO Julian Enoizi.
Paris attacks to cost French economy up to $12bn
The deadly attacks in Paris on Friday night will cost the French economy between $9bn and $12bn over the next nine months, predicts Andrew Coburn, from the Cambridge Centre for Risk Studies.
Travel Terrorism: Tourism under attack
Travellers want clarity and certainty when it comes to terrorism cover.
Aspen recruits from XL Catlin for Lloyd's Singapore platform
Aspen Insurance will become the latest syndicate to join the Lloyd's Asia platform.
Powell to lead terrorism division at Acappella Syndicate 2014
Acappella Syndicate 2014 has appointed Jonathan Powell as divisional head of its new war, terrorism and political violence division.
Inaugural terror reinsurance event launched in London
Pool Re has announced the inaugural Congress for National Terrorism reinsurance Pools event in London later this month.
Former Zurich CEO Riddell returns to Pool Re as non-exec
Pool Re has recruited former Zurich Global Corporate boss Geoffrey Riddell as a non-executive director.
Insurers issue cancellation guidance following FCO advice change
Holidaymakers who travel to Tunisa will no longer be covered by insurance following a change in the advice from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
Europe: The Terrorism Threat
Recent events in France, Kuwait and Tunisia clearly illustrate the evolving nature of the terror threat and its potential to affect people and businesses in unexpected ways.
Editor's comment: Travel without fear
Last week, the world was stunned by the atrocities that took place in the holiday resort of Sousse in Tunisia, where 38 innocent tourists – mainly from the UK – and some locals were gunned down by an Islamic State terrorist while enjoying themselves on…
Travel insurance categorisation questioned in wake of Tunisia attack
UK insurers are unlikely to face significant losses from the deadly Tunisian terrorist attack, however insiders have suggested the increased targeting of tourists could cause the market to rethink how it categorises territories for the purposes of travel…
Europe: Energy supply disruption presents a key global risk
Today's global economic integration offers multinational businesses cheaper sources of supply and attractive new markets, yet at the same time it exposes companies' operations and supply chains to a widening range of global risks.
Lloyd's issues stark El Nino food supply warning
Lloyd's has commissioned research which shows the potential huge impact an El Nino year could have on the world's food supplies.
Pool Re to encourage non-members to offer mitigation credit
Pool Re hopes to convince non-member insurers to offer the 2.5% loss mitigation credit on premiums made available through a counter terrorism initiative launched by government yesterday (15 June).
Uninsurable risk: No-go zone
According to businesses, six of the top 10 risks facing them are deemed uninsurable. Are insurers being innovative enough to address the problem?
Government to offer insurance incentives for terrorism mitigation efforts
Counter terrorism police are to outline details of an insurance programme that will benefit businesses and organisations that make improvements to their security arrangements under the government's crowded places programme.
78% of terrorist attacks since 2007 have been in 10 countries, says Aon
Aon has identified the 10 countries where the vast majority of global terrorist attacks occur.
Blog: The threat in the skies - have cyber attackers boarded the plane?
The aviation industry is fast becoming one of the hottest areas of interest among the cyber community - particularly insurers - as the risk profile to airplanes and carriers increases.
Aon highlights increased European terrorism threat
Aon has identified nine developed economies as being at an increased risk of terrorism, including seven from Europe.
Guest promoted at XL Catlin in Singapore
David Guest, formerly underwriting manager, crisis management at XL has been promoted at newly formed XL Catlin.
Pool Re unveils loss mitigation credit
Pool Re and the National Counter Terrorism Security Office have launched an initiative to provide a reduction in premium for owners of crowded sites who take loss mitigation measures.
Pool Re modernisation initiatives to launch in October
Pool Re modernisation initiatives including an updated SME proposition, risk reflective pricing and enhancements to the customer experience will take effect from 1 October.
Client demand tipped to trigger broader coverage for terrorism 'non-events'
The changing face of global terrorism is likely to cause an influx of insurance products to target terror-related threats as the scale and scope of terror events expand.