Geopolitical
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Glimmer of hope as Central Bank of Nigeria eases forex pressure
Measures by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) may ease some of the severe foreign currency liquidity pressure faced by…
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Agriculture insurance finds more backers in east Africa
Use of agriculture insurance in Africa is expected to peak in the medium term, as governments and development partners…
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Risk management key as 2017 to be difficult year for strategic planning
This year will be one of the most difficult for businesses’ strategic decision making since the end of the Cold…
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Changing US rules would increase violence in DRC
The likely suspension of a portion of the US’s Dodd-Frank rule on ‘conflict minerals’, as outlined in a leaked White…
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Congo and Mozambique ratings affirmed by S&P
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) B-/B ratings have been affirmed by S&P Global Ratings but the outlook remains negative…
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Political risk to escalate in 2017 as ‘peak globalisation’ ends: Marsh
The growing political protectionist trend that began in 2016 with the UK’s decision to leave the EU and US election…
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A good year ahead for Asian insurance buyers: Aon
Overall, 2017 should be a positive year for risk managers and insurance buyers, thanks to abundant capacity and decreasing rates,…
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Hiscox and Control Risks launch security risk insurance
Hiscox has teamed up with risk management consultancy Control Risks to unveil a new insurance policy for security risks including…
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Coface upbeat despite political uncertainties weighing on trade
The rise of populism in Europe, uncertainties around Brexit and US President Donald Trump’s protectionist policies are some of the…
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Aon launches tool to measure and manage Brexit risk
Aon has launched a new tool to help companies in the UK and those with business interests in the country…
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Populist surge signals big change in political risk
The rise in populist politics and nationalism is adding a new and worrying dimension to already heightened political risk, with…
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K&R emerges as broader crisis solution
With changes in the geo-political landscape, kidnap and ransom (K&R) insurance is morphing into a much broader crisis management solution…
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Corporate roundup
Marsh boosts communications, media and technology unit, HDI Global and Thomas Miller partner for offshore risks, XL Catlin expands fine…
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Many different challenges threaten marine markets across Africa
Many of the world’s key shipping routes take vessels around African coasts, so the security of African seas and ports…
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Turbulence hits Kenya brokers
While some in Kenya are discussing resilience in the insurance context, others are fighting a number of issues that could…
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Corporate roundup
AXA to underwrite energy and chemical risks, Health cover offered to ship crew under new partnership, Markel International boosts political…
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Political contagion a key risk for Europe: Swiss Re
Economists at Swiss Re have highlighted the risk of political contagion in Europe and growing protectionism, while predicting a slight…
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Global trade and climate agreement under pressure after Trump vote
Trade relations and the future of the Paris climate change agreement are two of the main areas likely to trouble…
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Foreign insurers cautious over Iran risks
Insurance buyers face a tough market in Iran where international insurers and reinsurers remain cautious about taking on risks, according…
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Trump election stresses need for risk managers to think the unthinkable: Baron
The arrival of Donald Trump as the 45th President of the US means risk managers the world over have another…