Geopolitical
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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…
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Ethiopia unrest swells as country forced into state of emergency
A Turkish textile factory and mine owned by Aliko Dangote are reported to have been attacked in the past month,…
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Ivory Coast outperforming
The past four years have seen massive changes in the Ivory Coast’s economy but a recent vote on a new…
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Yes vote to constitutional changes in Ivory Coast
Electoral officials in Ivory Coast announced on 2 November that the ‘yes’ campaign had won the 31 October referendum on…
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Political risk insurance evolves to meet growing demand
The growing number of political and societal risks is one of the biggest concerns for any multinational business. Exposures are…
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Changing military dynamic may lead to heightened security threat
The Ugandan People’s Defence Force’s (UPDF) phased withdrawal of its 2,500 troops from the African Union Regional Task Force (AU–RTF),…
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Risk managers would be foolish to ignore terror threat in South Africa
South Africa may not be the number one country at risk of a terror attack in Africa, but risk managers…
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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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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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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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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…