Geopolitical
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Global tensions can be eased through climate risk management, finds new report
Lloyd’s has published a new report that it says will help risk managers and insurers navigate the significant overlap between…
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Aspen incorporates ESG into underwriting framework
Aspen said ESG factors are now built into its underwriting of credit and political risks, with the aim of generating…
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WTW launches new crisis management unit
Willis Towers Watson (WTW) has established a new crisis management unit after merging its special contingency risks and terror and…
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Hashtag campaigns drive political risk, warns WTW
New technology, and social media in particular, has grown to become a key political risk and driver of social unrest,…
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World politics weak in face of global risks, warns Dragonfly in political risk outlook
Current global political trends do not bode well for reducing the risk of conflict and instability in 2022, according to…
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Protests jump 45% across MENA region driven by Covid-19
The number of protests and riots in the Middle East and north Africa region (MENA) has jumped by 45% in…
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No let-up in health and security risks next year, predicts International SOS survey
Despite an unquestionably risky 2021, more than two thirds (68%) of organisations think employee health and security risks will increase…
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AmCham issues guide for Italian companies investing in the US
The American Chamber of Commerce in Italy (AmCham) has issued a guide for Italian companies interested in expanding their presence…
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GVNW forum stresses need for digital insurance
Data quality and the smart application of technology are key to managing a changing risk landscape and ensuring regular communication…
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Economic recovery will depend on the energy crisis says risk manager
One of the most tangible risks for the European economy right now is the surge in energy costs. The issue…
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Lack of diversity and credit dampens growth of Italy’s startup sector
Investment in Italy’s startups is forecast to exceed €1bn by the end of 2021, a projection in line with the…
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Insurers excluding civil unrest as losses mount: Chubb
Property insurers have begun to exclude social unrest cover as the risk mounts, according to Chubb. Strikes, riots and civil…
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Bank of England poll ranks cyber as top risk for financial services
Cyberattack is the biggest risk facing UK financial services firms, according to the Bank of England’s (BoE) first systemic risk…
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Zurich withdraws from standalone political risk market
Zurich Insurance has withdrawn from the standalone political risk market and is going to wind down its global trade credit…
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Post-pandemic trends to benefit Mediterranean maritime sector
Research suggests that southern Italy’s shipping sector could be the main beneficiary from post-pandemic shifts in global maritime transport. However,…
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Study forecasts increase in relocation of smart working but warns of risks
Companies in developed economies may look to relocate so-called ‘smart working’ jobs to emerging countries in a bid to reduce…
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Lloyd’s report aims to help corporates tackle shifting geopolitical risks
A new report from Lloyd’s has laid out key steps companies can take to help manage emerging geopolitical risks and…
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HDI develops remote risk assessment and consulting capabilities
HDI Global has launched a remote risk assessment app that allows the insurer to carry out virtual inspections for industrial…
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Businesses urged to re-prioritise travel risk plans post Covid-19
Covid-19 has catapulted travel risk to the top of business travel plans, according to risk and security expert Travel Risk…
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Africa Specialty Risks launches Bermuda reinsurer
Africa Specialty Risks (ASR), the pan-African reinsurance group, has launched a licensed reinsurance entity in Bermuda. The fast-growing group will…
