Terrorism
Insurance buyers warned of "lone wolf" attacks as terrorism threat changes
Several of the world’s long-established terrorism insurance schemes were set up to deal with a different terrorism threat than is predominant today, according to a new technical guide produced by Airmic, in collaboration with Willis.
Ex-army captain hired to write war, terrorism and political violence at XL
XL Group has appointed Daniel O’Connell to underwrite war, terrorism and political violence within the firm’s new crisis management team.
Civil unrest growing in Asia
Aon's 10th annual political and terrorism risk map shows an increase of protests and unrest in Asia.
Winter Olympics: There’s no business like snow business
With preparations well underway for February’s 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, are the organisers prepared for the risk of the Games?
New model can highlight political violence exposure, says Towers Watson
Professional services firm Towers Watson has unveiled its new Sunstone model, designed to give firms a better understanding of their terrorism exposure.
Critical infrastructure vulnerable to hacking
Infrastructure systems are increasingly susceptible to wireless hacking attacks according to security consultancy Digital Assurance.
Affinity Partnerships: Finding the perfect fit
To achieve success in the affinity market, insurers must be careful to foster mutually beneficial relationships with the right partners and ensure they select relevant products
AIR considers business interruption following Boston bombings
A large section of Boston's Back Bay area remains off-limits to all but law enforcement officials and the FBI, following yesterday's fatal bomb blasts near the finish line of the city's marathon.
Post Blog: The Argo effect
Will the Oscar winning film Argo raise awareness of evacuation and repatriation cover? Lee Niblett explains.
Kidnap & Ransom: Forewarned is Forearmed
With instances of kidnapping for ransom on the rise in certain parts of the world, it’s more important than ever for firms to ensure they have adequate cover.
Ex-army pair to lead Towers Watson's crisis management business
Global professional services company Towers Watson has appointed two former military heroes to lead its crisis management business.
Hiscox launches counter-terrorism team
Specialist insurer Hiscox has launched a dedicated counter terrorism team in response to rising security fears globally.
Hiscox launches counter terrorism team
Hiscox has launched a dedicated counter terrorism team after making several new appointments to its terrorism underwriting team.
Pakistan ponders terrorism insurance pool
Pakistan Re is in talks with the Securities Exchange Commission of Pakistan over providing terrorism reinsurance cover.
Energy firms face increasing cyber threat exposure: Marsh
Oil and gas firms should brace for a wave of cyber threats according to Marsh, citing convering technological, terrorism and political risks.
Clements grows European footprint with Italsure acquisition
Insurance service provider Clements Worldwide has acquired UK-based expat insurer Italsure.
Libyan revolution anniversary violence likely
The 15 February anniversary of the Libyan revolution will raise the risk of violent protests, according to Exclusive Analysis.
Border risk heightened following Tunisian unrest
The poster child of the Arab Spring, Tunisia is often viewed as a less risky environment for foreign firms than its neighbors. But has instability following the assassination of opposition leader Chokri Belaid last week changed that?
K&R insurers crank up risk forecast in Africa amid terrorism fears
Kidnap and ransom insurance market experts have claimed that while recent attacks on an Algerian gas installation will have a material impact on underwriting strategy in the region, the local risks were already well understood.
Catlin launches new terror cover
Catlin has introduced a new terrorism insurance product via its London-based underwriting subsidiaries.
View from the top: Pool solution a proven concept
For those of us living or working in the UK, one regular weather event is inevitable: lots of rain. So, most readers won’t take much convincing of the fact that, in 2012, Britain suffered its second-wettest year since records began in 1910.
Rising kidnap risk amid Eurozone unrest
The rising risk of abductions as a result of social unrest in the Eurozone is creating opportunities for insurers specialising in kidnap and ransom policies.
Lloyd's hails underwriting deal with Japanese FSA
The Lloyd's market today welcomed an agreement between Lloyd's Japan and the Japanese Financial Services Agency enabling Lloyd's-based insurers to insure such risks in Japan.
Heightened terrorism risk in Turkey following activist killing
The recent killing of a leading PKK activist indicates increasing terrorism risks to state and security assets in Turkey, including in Istanbul, according to a new report by Exclusive Analysis.