Political risks
Aon downgrades 37 countries for terrorism and political violence
Companies must consider threats to business continuity due to civil unrest, said Aon Risk Solutions, as it downgraded 37 countries in its annual Terrorism & Political Violence map.
The challenges of the solar market
Solar power is a firm part of the green movement in Europe but, with government cuts becoming increasingly common, Jakki May asks whether this renewable energy will continue to be affordable and efficient.
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.
Q&A Asia: with Lloyd's Asia's Kent Chaplin
Kent Chaplin, head of Asia Pacific and managing director of Lloyd's Asia, spoke to Francesca Nyman about the market's presence in Asia, its relationship with brokers and its plans for the future.
Emerging markets present growth opportunities for energy firms
Despite geo-political turmoil, many economies now present increased growth opportunities for global energy companies due to decreasing political risk and improvements in legal and regulatory environments, according to risk analysis company Maplecroft.
Miller names two in political risk push
Miller has bolstered its political risk, trade credit and political violence capabilities by recruiting James Cunningham, pictured right, from Marsh, and Ewan Wauchope, left, from AJ Gallagher.
Arab Spring aftermath threatens businesses in the region
Protests and tensions in countries affected by the Arab Spring remain a concern for businesses operating in those nations, according to Aon’s 2012 Political Risk Map released today.
XL expands political risk and trade credit team
XL Group is expanding its global political risk and trade credit team with four new appointments based in London.
XL expands global political risk and trade credit team
XL has added four to its global political risk and trade credit team.
View from the top: Getting power to the people
The insurance industry is in a unique position to generate opportunity from challenge, says Hamish Roberts.
Arab Spring: Life during wartime
Continuing civil unrest in the Middle East and North Africa presents a challenge to the property insurance market — especially concerning the limits placed by the war risks exclusion.
Insurers cannot rely on internal models
Two-thirds of insurers aim to use independent experts to validate market risk assumptions in internal models, according to a survey from Towers Watson.
Control Risks warns of political instability
Businesses face worldwide risks from political instability and economic uncertainty from governments and from below by social protest and increasing scrutiny of corporate practices, Control Risks has warned.
Risk modelling - Riots: Out of control
The recent riots across England emphasised the destruction such uprisings can inflict. But why do riots start and can their triggers be predicted and planned for?
Climate change: A changing environment
With insurers rushing to provide environmental cover, how are they performing themselves in the climate change stakes?
In series - Lloyd's & London market: Power to the people
With employees rightly recognised as crucial to company success, Lloyd’s and London market players are gearing up their efforts to attract and retain top talent.
Arab Spring: A little bit of politics
The recent uprisings in the Middle East and North Africa have underlined the narrowness of terrorism policies — but have insureds woken up to the more comprehensive benefits of political violence cover?
Arab Spring: A little bit of politics
The recent uprisings in the Middle East and North Africa have underlined the narrowness of terrorism policies — but have insureds woken up to the more comprehensive benefits of political violence cover?
Ferma 2011: Politics will continue to influence cross-border trade, says JLT
Politics are exerting ever greater influence over cross border trade and this influence will continue, Nick Robson, JLT Specialty has warned.
Sport - Olympics: The Olympic challenge
With only 12 months to go until the opening ceremony, Rachel Gordon attempts to break through the veil of secrecy and assess the insurance industry's role in the London 2012 Olympics.
Ironshore enters Australian market
Ironshore has entered the Australian market to provide specialty insurance coverages for large, complex corporate risk.
JLT set to target economies emerging from conflict
JLT is set to launch a product suite aimed at companies that want to expand into economies emerging from periods of military conflict.
Cyber risks - Liability update: Privacy policed
Public and political awareness of cyber risks is on the rise as high-profile cases hit the headlines. Patrick Hill and Hans Allnutt review the effectiveness of existing cover options and detail unconventional developments.
Aon: Threat of political unrest equal to terrorism
Political violence, strikes, riots, civil war and war now threaten businesses' growth, continuity and profitability as much as terrorism, according to Aon Risk Solutions.