Insurance
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New solutions and territorial expansion key focus for insurers in 2015 shows survey
Risk managers will be pleased by findings of a Guy Carpenter survey that suggests risk transfer partners will focus on…
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Spanish companies seeking more D&O cover as litigation mounts
Increased litigation caused by the long economic crisis in Spain has driven demand for D&O insurance in the country, according…
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Mining sector at risk from Ebola outbreak
The Ebola outbreak is already testing supply chains in the mining sector, leading to higher costs for companies operating in…
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US-China emissions agreement big step to limit climate change and reduce insurance costs
The historic deal struck this week between the US and China to reduce greenhouse gas emissions follows a recent Intergovernmental…
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Corporate round-up
Marsh makes senior portfolio and client advisory appointments, Equinox Global expands its presence in France, Law firm Ince & Co…
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Gallagher launches D&O covers to boost protection
Arthur J Gallagher–the international broking division of Arthur J Gallagher & Co outside of the US–has launched two bespoke DIC…
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Positive rating picture from Zurich as softer phase forecast
Zurich Insurance Group reported a positive picture for risk and insurance managers this third quarter as the group reported a…
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AGCS reports increased revenues and profits
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) reported gross premiums written for the first nine months of this year of €4.2bn,…
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European and global financial risks grow but experts say threat to business overhyped
While economic and financial market volatility has increased over recent months the extent of the risks may have been overstated,…
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Insurance buyers face ‘upward pressure’ on aviation rates–AM Best
Buyers of aviation insurance face higher prices in coming renewals because of the recent crash of the Virgin Galactic test…
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News in brief
Kenya appoints new board member to ATI, Broker renamed, Business travel app launched, New political violence expert and Understanding clients’…
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It never rains but it pours–comment
Reputation and confidence are funny things. When things are going well, you can do no wrong, but when times get…
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Africa’s first cross-sector online platform for SMEs launches
Invest in Africa (IIA), an organisation focused on tackling shared private sector challenges, has launched the African Partner Pool (APP),…
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Zurich gives its top tips on supply chain risk
Insurer Zurich has announced an additional product to its supply chain risk proposition. Essential Supply Chain Insurance builds on the…
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Risk managers warned on terrorist cyber risk
As security services around the world wake up to the new ways terrorists are using social media and other technologies,…
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Banking on Africa
In the past month both the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank have agreed Africa will continue to grow…
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Leading from the front
A new report on Africa examines how organisations can capitalise on Africa’s immense potential and contribute to its growth. And,…
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Peter not blue–Peter Todd, IISA
Appealing to a broad spectrum of insurance industry players is key to the success of the Insurance Institute of South…
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Climate change & food insecurity multiplying risks of conflict & civil unrest
Evidence is increasing of the political unrest risk linked to climate change, with African countries among the most vulnerable. Commercial…
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Transport–Industry sector
Drones: The way ahead? Plus the threat of litigation hangs over mega transport projects across east Africa.