Terrorism
Asia C-Suite: Opportunities abound for independent brokers
Asia-Pacific is a region of vast diversity - culturally, geographically and economically - offering great opportunities for independent brokers writes Sid Garcia.
First terrorism travel insurance product launches
A standalone terrorism travel product has been launched to cater to the growing risk of attacks at tourist sites.
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.
XL Catlin promotes Huang in Asia
XL Catlin has promoted Carrie Huang to a senior underwriting role for Asia.
Businesses urged to understand terrorism exposure as European risk rises
2015 was the most lethal year for terrorist violence in Europe in nearly a decade, according to research from Aon Risk Solutions, which also found one-third of all attacks in the western world since January 2015 targeted private citizens and public…
C-Suite Broker: JLT's Paul Knowles - Changing terrorism trends demand new insurance solutions
As we saw with the recent tragic events in Brussels and Lahore, as well as events preceding that elsewhere in Europe and the Middle East, terrorism is an evolving risk that presents significant challenges to our clients and the insurance industry
Lowest investment returns since 2001 'biggest reason' for Lloyd’s profit fall
Lloyd’s finance director John Parry said the market’s lowest investment returns in 14 years was the main factor behind its £900m profit plunge in 2015.
C-Suite Insurer: Hiscox's Robert Childs - Good in a crisis
It is in an emergency that the industry’s expertise is needed most. It’s up to London to lead the way
Brit opens Singapore office on Lloyd’s platform
Brit is to open a Singapore office on 1 March 2016 after receiving approval to begin underwriting from both Lloyd’s and the Monetary Authority of 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?
Biba reveals keynote topics for Manchester 2016 conference
Brexit and terrorism threats are the topics of the opening and closing keynote debates at the British Insurance Brokers' Association's 2016 conference to be held in Manchester on 11 and 12 May.
Bomb blasts rock central Jakarta
At least seven people have died after multiple bomb blasts in central Jakarta.
Quiz of the week - 18 December
Test your knowledge of the week's insurance news, with the Post insurance quiz of the week.
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.
Speciality insurer Fidelis to start underwriting in UK
Fidelis Insurance will launch in the UK after receiving approval from the Prudential Regulatory Authority.
Catlin and former Home Secretary back 'Cyber Re' idea
Insurer boss Stephen Catlin and former Home Secretary Lord David Blunkett have both expressed support for the idea of a government-backed reinsurance scheme for cyber crime.
Quiz of the week - 20 November
Test your knowledge of the week's insurance news, with the Post insurance quiz of the week.
Pool Re insurers to take higher retention after terror attack
Pool Re members will take a greater retention in the event of a terrorism loss, shifting from £100m to £135m at any one event.
Chemical or nuclear terrorism covered by Pool Re
Pool Re CEO Julian Enoizi said the government-backed terrorism reinsurance scheme would be ready to respond to biological or chemical attacks, after French prime minister Manuel Valls raised concerns about such incidents on French soil.
Pool Re mulling cover for cyber terrorism ‘manifestations'
Pool Re is undertaking a study into whether the government-backed scheme might cover certain manifestations of a cyber terrorist attack, such as fire or explosion.
Crowded places initiative take-up positive for UK resilience in light of Paris attacks
Promising early take-up of the government’s crowded places initiative has been “positive for building the resilience of British infrastructure” if faced with a similar attack to that witnessed in Paris last week, according to Pool Re CEO Julian Enoizi.
Paris attacks to cost French economy up to $12bn
The deadly attacks in Paris on Friday night will cost the French economy between $9bn and $12bn over the next nine months, predicts Andrew Coburn, from the Cambridge Centre for Risk Studies.
Travel Terrorism: Tourism under attack
Travellers want clarity and certainty when it comes to terrorism cover.
Aspen recruits from XL Catlin for Lloyd's Singapore platform
Aspen Insurance will become the latest syndicate to join the Lloyd's Asia platform.