Terrorism
Articulating terror risks with construction policies
As the areas affected by war and terrorism expand, the number of risks seeking insurance in those regions is increasing.
AIG raises property terrorism limits to $1bn
American International Group has raised its property terrorism insurance limits globally to $1bn (£800m).
Pool Re launches international terrorism risk body
Pool Re has launched the International Forum of Terrorism Risk Reinsurance Pools.
Are travel insurers keeping pace with global terrorism?
Terrorism has changed, and consumers are now expecting more from insurers
Safe Journey terrorism cover expands with single parent family rate
The UK’s only standalone terrorism travel policy has extended its cover with a single parent family rate.
Study finds increased demand for terrorism travel cover
Almost three quarters of British tourists would likely purchase additional travel insurance against terrorism if the price was under £5 a fortnight, according to International Travel and Healthcare.
Standard Syndicate extends range of cover and appoints new underwriters
The Standard Syndicate 1884 has extended its range of insurance cover and expanded its underwriting team as new appointments and risk covers list high on the company’s agenda.
Europe: French risk landscape sees growing threats
French businesses expect the threat environment to become more difficult to navigate in the near term.
Chubb's Keen promoted in Asia-Pacific
Global insurer Chubb has promoted Jason Keen to head of property and casualty for Asia-Pacific.
Voyager Insurance Services launches new travel insurance product for high risk zones
Voyager Insurance Services is offering leisure travel insurance for people travelling to countries that are deemed ‘high risk’ by governments with its new product High Risk Voyager.
Gallagher secures multi-year deal with London University Purchasing Consortium
Following a recent public procurement exercise, Arthur J. Gallagher has secured a multi-year deal with London Universities Purchasing Consortium as its insurance broker.
Travel: Navigating the exclusions
Travel insurance policies come with exclusions that can have huge consequences on your financial and personal life.
Europe: Football and the threat of terror
With millions of people visiting France for the Euro 2016 football tournament, the country is on high alert for possible terrorist attacks. What are the security risks involved?
Foo Fighters sue Lloyd's insurers over cancelled gigs following Paris terrorist attacks
Musicians the Foo Fighters have filed a suit against insurers for failing to reimburse cancelled European shows following the Paris terrorist attacks last November.
Pool Re’s new terror risk model to include nuclear threat
Pool Re will develop the UK’s first terrorism risk model to include the possible fallout of a chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear attack.
In Depth: Terrorism - Protecting the City: is the market prepared for a terror threat?
Should the insurance industry be scenario testing to ready itself for the future?
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