Political risks
Speciality insurer Fidelis to start underwriting in UK
Fidelis Insurance will launch in the UK after receiving approval from the Prudential Regulatory Authority.
Pembroke protects artworks from political risk
Fine art and collectable valuables could be protected from seizure and other losses due to political acts through a new product issued by Ironshore International.
Blog: Corporate travel insurance needs joined-up perspective to mitigate risk
In a climate of growing global volatility, it's no secret that travel risks have increased, nor that the travel market is under unprecedented pressure to mitigate these risks. But what's also becoming apparent is the industry's appetite for answers to…
Blog: The end of the commodities super cycle and its effect on the risk climate and the claims environment
On the surface, all indicators point towards positive growth in global gross domestic product. But this cannot hide the serious effect the changing macro-economic trends are having on the risk environment, notably the end of the commodities super cycle.
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.
Europe: A CIVETS hedge?
There is currently a lot of hype about the so-called CIVETS - Columbia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Egypt, Turkey and South Africa. These are countries with young populations and plenty of economic potential, so should these be the hunting grounds for European…
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.
Harris Balcombe appointed to resolve war zone pipeline dispute
Harris Balcombe has been appointed by Korea Gas Corporation to resolve a pipeline construction loss in Iraq that is reinsured in the London market.
Tokio Marine Kiln appoints political risks underwriter in Singapore
Edmund Lee has joined Tokio Marine Kiln as a trade and political risks underwriter in Singapore.
Aon highlights increased European terrorism threat
Aon has identified nine developed economies as being at an increased risk of terrorism, including seven from Europe.
Aviva silent on exposure to French arbitrage life insurance contracts
Aviva failed to disclose the extent of its potential exposure to fixed-price arbitrage life insurance contracts despite intense questioning at its annual general meeting yesterday (29 April).
BPL's Palmer returns to London
The Monetary Authority of Singapore has approved the appointment of Peter Gilbert as Singapore CEO of credit and political risk broker Berry Palmer & Lyle.
Novae promotes Butcher to syndicates CEO
Novae has promoted Jo Butcher to Novae Syndicates CEO and Rob Forster to chief underwriting officer.
Zurich CRO calls on regulators to boost innovation
Financial regulators need to encourage innovation, rather than stifle it, in order for companies to respond to high-level global risks, according to Zurich's chief risk officer.
Climate: How does climate change cause food insecurity and conflict?
As weather patterns change and temperatures rise, issues such as climate-induced food insecurity are destined to become an increasingly important driver of conflict and social unrest
Russia deemed a 'grave source' of political risk uncertainty for 2015
Risk analyst Verisk Maplecroft has flagged Russia as a "grave source" of political risk uncertainty for 2015 with a high risk the Russian government will attempt to maintain its authority through external conflicts.
Europe: Ukraine - a wait and see game
Will the recent and ongoing turmoil in Ukraine and the exit of Russian insurers from the region mean new opportunities for Western insurers?
Bridge Insurance Brokers launches bespoke programme for mine clearance firms
Bridge Insurance Brokers has launched a division to deliver bespoke insurance programmes to organisations involved in mine removal and post conflict security.
RFIB appoints MacFarlane as MD for international non-marine
RFIB Group has appointed Richard Macfarlane as managing director of its international non-marine business.
RSA to sell Chinese arm to Swiss Re for £71m
RSA Insurance Group has agreed a deal to sell Sun Alliance Insurance (China) to Swiss Re Corporate Solution.
UK ranks 20th in global survey on supply chain resilience
The UK has been ranked 20th in FM Global's 2014 survey grading countries on their resilience to supply chain disruption.
JLT creates Hong Kong political and credit risk team
JLT has created a credit, political and security risks team in Hong Kong by hiring Edmond Yun as divisional director, and employing Stephen Chan and Koh Wei Jun as account managers.
Willis launches cargo facility product
Willis has launched a product to protect cargo against all types of political violence, terrorism and war risks.
XL partners with risk specialists on K&R offering
XL Group’s crisis management team now offers cover for kidnap and ransom risks partnering with risk consultancy Terra Firma Risk Management.