Political risks
Middle East enters 'new order' after Arab Spring
Political risk across 13 countries has eased in the post-Arab Spring world according to Aon’s annual political risk map.
Ease of doing business in Asia remains strong, says Aon
Aon has partnered with research firm Roubini Global Economics to capture political risk exposures and is bullish about the risks of doing business in Asia.
Top five Asian news stories
The top five Asian news stories from www.insuranceinsight.com over the past seven days.
Top five European news stories
The top five European stories from www.insuranceinsight.com over the past seven days.
Italy's political shift could spur ecommerce
While the uncertain outcome of Italy’s February election may herald a worrying time for Eurozone politicians, the success of Beppe Grillo’s Five Stars Movement it could have a positive impact on the insurance market.
Bulgaria in crisis following PM's resignation
Bulgaria faces political and constitutional crisis after the resignation of the country’s Prime Minister, according to analysts.
Political risk threatens global infrastructure sector
Organisations involved with the infrastructure sector must build political risk assessments and protection mechanisms into their project decision-making to help safeguard future investments, according to Marsh.
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?
Ankara embassy attack indicates rising terrosim risk
An attack on the US Embassy in Ankara suggests that the capability of terrorist organisation the Revolutionary People's Liberation Party-Front or a PKK splinter group to attack state and diplomatic assets has increased, according to Exclusive Analysis.
Report reveals 35% rise in countries experiencing political violence
The has been a 35% rise in the number of countries experiencing escalating political violence, according to broker Marsh.
Top five European news stories
The top five stories from www.insuranceinsight.com over the past seven days.
Piracy falling but seas off East and West Africa remain dangerous
Piracy on the world's seas has reached a five-year low, with 297 ships attacked in 2012, compared with 439 in 2011, the International Chamber of Commerce International Maritime Bureauglobal piracy report revealed today.
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.
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.
Markel appoints new head of international claims
Markel International has appointed Hannah Purves as claims director.
Piracy: Has the tide turned?
Piracy off the coast of Somalia has dropped significantly since last year – bringing insurance premiums down with it – but what’s behind the decline, and how can it be sustained?
Italy's SACE expands in India with permanent Mumbai office
Italy-based credit insurer SACE SpA has launched its Indian operations with the establishment of an office in Mumbai.
Roundtable: The Arab Spring - Identifying and handling the risks
The unrest in the Middle East over the past two years has created a host of new risks for companies operating in the region. How should the insurance industry adapt in response?
Chaucer launches political risk initiative in New York
Lloyd's insurer Chaucer has developed a new political risk and trade credit initiative in New York.
Europe View from the Top: Risk management in a recession
The global recession has forced companies to rethink their business models, strategies and operations, says Ferma president Jorge Luzzi.
Singapore government to subsidise political risk cover for selected firms
A Singapore government agency has launched a political risk insurance scheme to help Singapore-based companies protect projects and investments as they grow overseas.
Liberty Syndicates adds to specialty products team
Liberty Syndicates has appointed Susan Barber to manage and build on its personal accident and pecuniary lines treaty portfolios in the Lloyd's market, part of its specialty products underwriting division.
Cooper Gay extends political risk offering
Cooper Gay is offering a crisis management and business continuity consultation to terrorism and political risks policyholders after joining forces with specialist consultancy Security Exchange.
Ace goes live with property insurance cover to fill terrorism gap
Ace has launched a property insurance proposition designed to cover the gaps between traditional property, terrorism and political violence insurance policies.