Political risks
Miller adds French political risk specialist to marine team
Miller has added to its marine team with the hire of political risk production and broking specialist Arnaud Froideval.
The changing face of political risk cover
Traditionally political risk has been seen as an insurance product designed to protect businesses operating in the emerging markets and politically volatile areas of Asia, Africa and Latin America.
Civil unrest growing in Asia
Aon's 10th annual political and terrorism risk map shows an increase of protests and unrest in Asia.
Catlin reports 12% GWP hike in cat-free quarter
Catlin has reported a 12% increase in gross written premium to $1.84m in the first quarter of the year compared to the same period in 2012 (Q1 2012: $1.64m).
QBE to grow Singapore political violence book
QBE, the business insurance specialist, plans to further develop its book of political violence business written in South East Asia with a three year business plan for profitable growth.
View from the Top: Understanding risk is crucial
The volatile economy, supply chain interdependency and the voracious appetite of regulators and politicians mean today’s organisations face very different risks to their predecessors.
International motor policies should cover political violence says Clements
Car owners need to be alert to the threat political violence poses to their vehicles, according to Clements Worldwide.
Tripoli bomb exposes weak state security
The bombing of the French Embassy in the Libyan capital of Tripoli earlier today tells of the country’s faltering security, IHS said.
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?