Geopolitical
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February 24, 2022
Nordic equities plummet after Russian invasion
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has led to plummeting stock markets across the Nordics, heightening investment risk for companies in the…
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February 24, 2022
Finland makes hacking complaint as EU prepares for cyberwarfare surge
Officials working for the Finnish foreign office have complained of being hacked while abroad, alleging that the attacks were likely…
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February 24, 2022
Euler Hermes completes first policy using new Lloyd’s e-placement platform Dialogue
Trade credit insurer Euler Hermes has bound its first policy using the independent complex-risk platform, Dialogue Exchange Global. The policy…
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February 18, 2022
Structured credit and political risk insurance capacity grows, says Gallagher
Capacity for structured credit and political risk insurance (SCPR) in the Lloyd’s and London market has increased in 2022, according…
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February 15, 2022
Optio Group expands political violence and terrorism capacity
Specialty MGA Optio Group has tripled its line size for political violence and terrorism (PVT) single risks to $150m. It…
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February 14, 2022
Dragonfly appoints new head of advisory in political risk and security practice
Geopolitical and security intelligence firm Dragonfly has appointed a new head of advisory to lead its global political risk and…
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January 19, 2022
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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January 12, 2022
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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January 12, 2022
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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December 22, 2021
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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December 21, 2021
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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December 20, 2021
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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November 30, 2021
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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November 26, 2021
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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November 15, 2021
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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November 5, 2021
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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November 3, 2021
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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October 21, 2021
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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October 13, 2021
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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October 13, 2021
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…