Terrorism
2018 World Cup risks 'attractive' say specialists
London market sport insurance specialists have insisted the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia will prove no less attractive a risk than previous competitions, despite its size and the threat of domestic terrorism.
Bluefin’s Reid predicts closer links with Axa under Blanc – Post in print: 9 December 2010
Reporter Amy Ellis outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post, which includes a prediction from Bluefin’s Stuart Reid that the recently announced appointment of Amanda Blanc to CEO of commercial lines at Axa, could lead to closer trading…
JLT boss draws parallels between terrorism and flood insurance
The Government’s £200m cuts on flood defences could have a catastrophic effect on the commercial property market by making flood insurance unavailable.
Aon launches new brand protection policy for restaurants
Aon has developed an insurance policy that it claims provides a greater level of brand protection for restaurants than has previously been available from the insurance market.
Aviva offers BI advice to tech sector
Aviva has launched a free business continuity plan template for businesses in the technology sector.
Hardy sets December 2010 start date for Singapore operation
Hardy Underwriting Bermuda has announced the opening of its new Singapore office.
US Re scopes out Danish terrorism risk market
The European subsidiary of US Re Corporation, international reinsurance brokers, has been selected by Finanstilsynet, the Danish financial Supervisory Authority, to conduct a study of terrorism risk reinsurance capacity in the Danish market.
US Re scopes out Danish terrorism risk market
The European subsidiary of US Re Corporation, international reinsurance brokers, has been selected by Finanstilsynet, the Danish financial Supervisory Authority, to conduct a study of terrorism risk reinsurance capacity in the Danish market.
Dual expands P&C offering
Dual Corporate Risks has launched a packaged office product as the inaugural product from its new property & casualty division.
Rendevous - Talking heads 2010
Reinsurance talks to some of the industry heads ahead of the Monte-Carlo Rendevous.
RIMS fights foreign insurer tax hike
The Risk and Insurance Management Society has pledged to continue its opposition to legislation that would increase taxes on foreign-based insurance companies.
Terrorists capable of causing major insured losses
Terror cells are still capable of causing major losses to Western insurers despite the infrequency of successful attacks, Risk Management Solutions has claimed.
Postscript - 5 years ago: Terrorism claims get tougher
Looking 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.
NIG launches property product
NIG will launch its premier property owners product to a broker panel on the 6 July.
US increases terror cover take-up
US terrorism insurance take-up rates continued to climb in 2009 across all industries, according to Marsh.
US "elevated" up as Aon unveils 2010 Terrorism Threat Map
International counterterrorism efforts appear to be stifling the ability of terrorist groups to mount significant attacks on the scale of those of September 11, 2001, according to the 2010 Aon Terrorism Threat Map.
RFIB adds two in "talent" push
Lloyd’s insurance and reinsurance broker RFIB has announced the appointments of Charles Vermont as a broker in its specialty division and Jeannette Smith as associate division director to its North American division.
Sporting events - Terrorist Threat: Sports under scrutiny
With large sporting events such as the Commonwealth Games and the World Cup attracting the threat of terrorist activity in 2010, Edward Murray looks at the concerns insurers have.
World Trade Centre captive reaches $657m settlement for worker claims
WTC Captive Insurance, a victims’ fund set up after the September 11th terrorist attacks, reached a settlement of as much as $657m with 10,000 workers claiming respiratory illness stemming from rescue and recovery efforts at the site.
Postscript - 5 years ago: Government to step in over claims
The government has decided to take steps to police the claims management sector, with the Department for Constitutional Affairs expected to unveil its plans in the next fortnight.
Lloyd's players on IPL terrorism cover
A policy covering the risk of terrorism during the Indian Premier League thought to be worth $1.5m (£1m) in premium will be placed on the Lloyd's market, Post has learnt.
Terror and reinsurance in 2010
While state-run pools take much of the terrorism reinsurance burden, there is a specialist market growing within Lloyd's. Katherine Blackler looks at how well the risks of terrorism are understood and what 2010 may bring
Rates 'stable to rising'
Our roundup of reader opinion reveals that, while reinsurance rates remain broadly stable, some believe that pricing is beginning to rise.
US commercial insurance buyers take issue with Obama's budget blueprint
The Risk and Insurance Management Society, expressed its deep concern with plan to reduce or elminate the federal underpinnings of terrorism insurance.