Terrorism
Arab Spring: A little bit of politics
The recent uprisings in the Middle East and North Africa have underlined the narrowness of terrorism policies — but have insureds woken up to the more comprehensive benefits of political violence cover?
Market moves: Getting ready for the fourth quarter
Lloyd’s players were the most active recruiters this week as the insurance industry looks forward to the fourth quarter. A number of underwriters in the London Market made appointments, with a view to strengthening their teams. Moves among insurers…
Liberty makes Brazil appointment
Liberty Syndicates has named reinsurance underwriter Douglas Sakamoto to its team in Brazil.
Broadgate acquisition is last for Torus
The recent acquisition of Broadgate Underwriting by Torus finalises a string of hires and acquisitions by the globetrotting insurer.
AIR Worldwide links with Trillium to provide geocoding to insurers
AIR Worldwide and Trillium Software have reached an agreement to provide more precise geocoding.
Chaucer bolster terrorism arm with underwriter appointment
Chaucer has today revealed the appointment of Christianna Coates as political violence underwriter within the war and terrorism team of Chaucer Syndicate 1084’s marine division.
9/11 A personal reflection: Remembering the unforgettable
As the horror of 11 September 2001 unfolded, the insurance industry was not only reeling from the inevitable financial consequences. It was struggling to conceive a much more immense loss, a personal one
From the archives - 9/11 Terrorism: Ten years later...
A decade has passed since the attacks on the World Trade Center in New York. How has the market for terrorism policies responded and recovered in that time?
Global terrorism threat more diverse but no less severe
The Global terrorism threat in the last decade has become more diverse, and more dispersed, but no less deadly according to RMS.
Brokers witness unprecedented surge in riot-related enquiries - Insurance News Now
Post senior reporter Amy Ellis outlines this week's major general insurance stories which include the news that property insurance enquiries from businesses have soared by up to 200% in parts of London and Manchester.
September 11 attacks have made insurers more resilient to ‘unthinkable' events
This is one of the findings of the latest report into the event by International insurance think tank, The Geneva Association.
Terrorism remains major threat to insurance industry
The reinsurance industry continues to meet the current demands for terrorism risk transfer despite high levels of terrorism according to a new report.
Terrorism remains a risk warns Guy Carpenter
Recorded incidents of terrorism around the world remain at historically high levels and terrorism remains a serious risk to the insurance and reinsurance industry Guy Carpenter has warned.
RMS performs analysis for Swiss Re disease cover
Risk Management Solutions has conducted the expert risk analysis for two new series of notes issued under the Vita Capital IV Program.
Canopius appoints underwriters to sabotage and terrorism team
Canopius has appointed Tim Davies and Jennie Beard as underwriters to its sabotage & terrorism team.
Kiln appoints accident & health underwriter in Frankfurt
Kiln has apopointed Christian Kosbab as accident and health underwriter in Frankfurt.
Danish government asks TRIA broker to review local terrorism capacity
US RE, the international reinsurance broker, has been selected by Finanstilsynet, the Danish Insurance Supervisory Authority, to conduct a study of terrorism risk reinsurance capacity in the Danish market.
Blasts prompt rethink over Indian appetite
Insurance claims arising from the recent terrorism attack in Mumbai are unlikely to have an immediate impact on rates, according to market observers.
Sport - Olympics: The Olympic challenge
With only 12 months to go until the opening ceremony, Rachel Gordon attempts to break through the veil of secrecy and assess the insurance industry's role in the London 2012 Olympics.
Public sector - Insurance procurement: Strength in numbers?
Will the Insurance London Consortium succeed where its predecessor failed and provide the blueprint for public sector procurement? asks Edward Murray.
Post history - Five years ago: Exclusions remain for airlines
Looking back through Post’s back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from five years ago reveals.
JLT set to target economies emerging from conflict
JLT is set to launch a product suite aimed at companies that want to expand into economies emerging from periods of military conflict.
Cyber risks - Liability update: Privacy policed
Public and political awareness of cyber risks is on the rise as high-profile cases hit the headlines. Patrick Hill and Hans Allnutt review the effectiveness of existing cover options and detail unconventional developments.
Aon: Threat of political unrest equal to terrorism
Political violence, strikes, riots, civil war and war now threaten businesses' growth, continuity and profitability as much as terrorism, according to Aon Risk Solutions.