Terrorism
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
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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
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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.
Powell to lead terrorism division at Acappella Syndicate 2014
Acappella Syndicate 2014 has appointed Jonathan Powell as divisional head of its new war, terrorism and political violence division.
Inaugural terror reinsurance event launched in London
Pool Re has announced the inaugural Congress for National Terrorism reinsurance Pools event in London later this month.
Former Zurich CEO Riddell returns to Pool Re as non-exec
Pool Re has recruited former Zurich Global Corporate boss Geoffrey Riddell as a non-executive director.
Insurers issue cancellation guidance following FCO advice change
Holidaymakers who travel to Tunisa will no longer be covered by insurance following a change in the advice from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
Europe: The Terrorism Threat
Recent events in France, Kuwait and Tunisia clearly illustrate the evolving nature of the terror threat and its potential to affect people and businesses in unexpected ways.
Editor's comment: Travel without fear
Last week, the world was stunned by the atrocities that took place in the holiday resort of Sousse in Tunisia, where 38 innocent tourists – mainly from the UK – and some locals were gunned down by an Islamic State terrorist while enjoying themselves on…
Travel insurance categorisation questioned in wake of Tunisia attack
UK insurers are unlikely to face significant losses from the deadly Tunisian terrorist attack, however insiders have suggested the increased targeting of tourists could cause the market to rethink how it categorises territories for the purposes of travel…
Europe: Energy supply disruption presents a key global risk
Today's global economic integration offers multinational businesses cheaper sources of supply and attractive new markets, yet at the same time it exposes companies' operations and supply chains to a widening range of global risks.