Kidnap & ransom (K&R)
Towers Watson appoints Frederik Koencke to head crisis management for EMEA
Frederik Koencke has been appointed as the first Towers Watson crisis management group managing director for the Europe, Middle East and Africa region.
Post Blog: The Argo effect
Will the Oscar winning film Argo raise awareness of evacuation and repatriation cover? Lee Niblett explains.
Kidnap & Ransom: Forewarned is Forearmed
With instances of kidnapping for ransom on the rise in certain parts of the world, it’s more important than ever for firms to ensure they have adequate cover.
Hiscox launches counter terrorism team
Hiscox has launched a dedicated counter terrorism team after making several new appointments to its terrorism underwriting team.
K&R demand likely to increase following Chavez death
Interest in kidnap and ransom policies for Venezuela is expected to increase following Chavez' death, according to analysts.
Kidnap and Ransom: A growing threat?
Kidnap and ransom risk is not traditionally a threat associated with Europe but recent incidents have bought the issue to the fore. Sam Barrett investigates the problem and the response of the insurance industry.
Clements grows European footprint with Italsure acquisition
Insurance service provider Clements Worldwide has acquired UK-based expat insurer Italsure.
Libyan revolution anniversary violence likely
The 15 February anniversary of the Libyan revolution will raise the risk of violent protests, according to Exclusive Analysis.
Insurers upgrade Sahel risk forecast following hostage situation
The potential spread of Islamic terrorism from Mauritania in the West to the Horn of Africa in the East has become a profound threat to security, livelihoods and stability in the Sahel, according to Special Contingency Risks.
K&R insurers crank up risk forecast in Africa amid terrorism fears
Kidnap and ransom insurance market experts have claimed that while recent attacks on an Algerian gas installation will have a material impact on underwriting strategy in the region, the local risks were already well understood.
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.
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?
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.
Red 24 recruits German commander to tackle kidnap and ransom demands
Crisis management assistance company Red 24 has appointed Christopher Schramm as a crisis consultant specialising in kidnap for ransom and extortion, piracy and malicious product tampering.
Liberty Europe appoints Whelan as senior underwriter
Liberty International Underwriters Europe has appointed Brenda Whelan as senior underwriter – crisis management.
Liberty recruits Whelan to crisis team
Liberty International Underwriters Europe has appointed Brenda Whelan, pictured, as senior underwriter for crisis management.
Red 24 to brief CNA clients on kidnap risk
US commercial insurer CNA has appointed crisis response firm Red 24 to provide advice and response for kidnap, ransom and extortion.
Insurance Insight – top 10 stories
The top 10 most popular articles published on insuranceinsight.eu over the past seven days.
Kidnapping now multi-billion dollar industry
Kidnaping for ransom has become a multi-billion dollar global phenomenon and is occurring more frequently in locations across the globe, according to a report by crisis assistance company, Red 24.
Perkins Slade rings the changes
Despite a relatively quiet quarter for broker recruitment, Perkins Slade named three new directors this week. The intermediary was not the only firm making changes, with Jelf and Willis also naming new starters. Among insurers I was a bust seven days for…
Marine - Post-IUMI: High seas scrutiny
The recent International Union of Marine Insurance conference underlined the escalating piracy problem and tasked underwriters with delivering a cargo-specific solution.
Lloyd’s in Europe
Lloyd’s of London is no longer only accessed through London and has spread its reach across the globe in recent times. Francesca Nyman asks how established it is in Europe and what challenges it faces here.
Interview - Ann Haugh: Making the right decisions
UK CEO of Zurich Global Corporate Ann Haugh has never been averse to taking risks and reveals her determination to grow the business is as strong as it is strategic.
ASIS boss targets top 50 with niche push
The managing director of an up-and-coming broker has set her sights on being in the top 50 within 10 years, by launching into a variety of “untapped niche markets”.