Geopolitical
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French strikes raise questions for risk and insurance managers
As french workers strike over labour laws, we consider the risk management and insurance solutions options open to businesses suffering…
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Risk managers advised to keep eye on global programme compliance and political risks
Antonio Del Corral, a sub-director of risks at Repsol, has stressed the importance of international programmes for companies operating in…
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Modern slavery index reveals depth of supply chain risk
Modern slavery is "rife" in 58% of 198 countries studied for a new global ranking by Verisk Maplecroft with China…
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France a hotspot for civil unrest: Maplecroft
Companies face "significantly" more disruption from civil unrest in France than any other western European economy, according to a new…
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Political risk rises in Europe on back of terror incidents and attempted Turkey coup
Political risk is rising in Europe, with terrorist attacks in France and Germany, as well as an attempted coup in…
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Companies advised to stay calm despite Brexit uncertainty and volatility
As UK and European growth forecasts are downgraded, economists at two leading insurers are warning that uncertainty and volatility will…
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Companies ill-prepared for Black Swan port events: Marsh
Companies are failing to adequately prepare for port closures caused by "black swan" risks like terrorism and cyber that can…
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Analysts warn of political risk contagion across Europe from UK vote
Political risk experts warn that Brexit raises the potential for further political upheaval in Europe as discontent spreads.
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UK and European business left in the lurch by Brexit as uncertainty mounts
The UK's decision to leave the EU is a seismic political event that will have far reaching consequences for businesses…
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London and European insurance market calls for decisive action from government over Brexit
The London and European insurance market has urged the UK government to act with speed and decision in its negotiations…
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No need for London and UK insurers to panic over Brexit
The UK insurance sector and many international firms that use London as their European base will likely be less affected…
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Figures show Asian piracy in decline but no room for complaceny warns ReCAAP
Reported piracy and armed robbery attacks against Asian shipping plummeted in the first quarter of 2016 against the first quarter…
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Encouraging signs of political risk reduction in emerging markets: Aon
Aon reports that for the first time in the last three years more emerging countries have experienced reductions in political…
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Globalisation and use of third parties fuels bribery and corruption fears: Kroll
As a result of ongoing global expansion and an ever-increasing number of third party business relationships, companies feel their exposure…
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Political risk at unprecedented level: Marsh
Risk managers must be prepared for almost any type of political or economic risk in both emerging and developed economies.…
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ACE enters Japanese political risk and credit market
ACE Group announced late last month that it has expanded its political risk and credit division to Japan. The international…
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Corporate round-up
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions opens Madrid office to service Iberian clients, ACE doubles terrorism, political violence and war risk capacity…
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Political risk limits up to $2bn on back of rising FDI
Market capacity for political risk insurance (PRI) now exceeds $2bn for a single policy, nearly double the available capacity on…
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Low oil price greatest threat to political stability in 2015 finds Aon risk map
Increasing instability caused by low oil prices in already fragile oil producing countries such as Iran, Iraq, Libya, Russia and…
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Political instability rising but risk can be managed: Beazley
Risk managers at European companies that seek growth opportunities in often politically unstable emerging markets should advise their companies to…