Political risks
Gallagher boosts speciality lines with new appointments
Arthur J Gallagher has appointed Rupert Boyle and Nick Ollerenshaw as executive directors.
Articulating terror risks with construction policies
As the areas affected by war and terrorism expand, the number of risks seeking insurance in those regions is increasing.
Expected post-sanction Iranian gold rush fizzles out
The decision to lift the most stringent sanctions on Iran may have been greeted by celebration, but many insurers are finding the remaining restrictions still make doing business there an unattractive proposition.
Cyber risks are transport industry's biggest concern
The increased security threat from cyber and data privacy breaches is the number one risk on the minds of executives in the transportation industry.
XL Catlin bolsters Asia-Pacific political risk team
XL Catlin has made a senior underwriting appointment in Sydney.
UK faces future from "position of strength", says Osborne
Chancellor George Osborne has said there are no immediate plans for an emergency budget and that he will stay on in his role.
Europe: Football and the threat of terror
With millions of people visiting France for the Euro 2016 football tournament, the country is on high alert for possible terrorist attacks. What are the security risks involved?
Trade Voice: Where insurance and risk management meet
Airmic will be unveiling its guide to scenario analysis at its conference in June. Julia Graham says it is an essential tool that benefits the entire market.
Sport: High stakes for large events
Sports fans are about to enjoy two major events: the UEFA Euro in France and the Olympic Games in Brazil. As millions of people prepare to visit the host nations and crowd multiple venues, insurance has a crucial role to play.
Trade Voice: Airmic's John Hurrell - The value of insurance
It is more important than ever for the market and its customers to work together to demonstrate the value of commercial insurance
Eight countries see reduction in political risk, Aon finds
For the first time in three years, more countries have experienced a reduction in political risk than an increase, Aon's 2016 political risk map shows.
XL Catlin hires from Asia Capital Re for political risk role
XL Catlin has appointed Lim Mei Yean as an underwriter in its political risk and trade credit team based in Singapore.
Political Violence: Trail of ruination
It is not just people who are at risk from terrorists; economies are also the targets – so what can insurance offer as protection?
BI remains top global risk while cyber is UK's biggest threat
Business interruption is the top global risk for the fourth year running, according to the Allianz Risk Barometer 2016, with cyber attacks, geo-political instability and technology failure identified as new possible drivers of BI losses.
Uncertainty around high risk corporate travel destinations may impact coverage
Countries that constitute 'high-risk destinations' are becoming a grey area for companies wanting to protect their employees during overseas corporate assignments, as terror incidents lead to demand for comprehensive multinational programmes.
Watkins Syndicate to rename as Munich Re
From 1 January 2016 Watkins Syndicate 457 in addition to its managing agent Munich Re Underwriting will be renamed Munich Re Syndicate.
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.