Geopolitical
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German industry and credit insurers feel the effects of Russian sanctions
The sanctions in place as a result of the conflict over Ukraine are having a negative effect on German industry…
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Corporate round-up
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions opens office in Frankfurt, XL names Eric Zandvliet as senior political risk and trade credit underwriter,…
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Political risk rises in Hong Kong but experts do not foresee contagion to China
Life in Hong Kong has been returning to normal this week following last week's pro-democracy protests but the threat of…
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Civil unrest rises in supply chain markets
Civil unrest is increasingly affecting high-growth markets and key regions for supply chains, according to political risk analyst Maplecroft.
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Heightened political risk hits the Brics
Political risk has increased in leading emerging markets, most notably in the so-called Brics countries that have prospered in the…
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Risk managers should prepare for sanctions over Crimea
Ahead of this weekend's referendum in Crimea on independence from Ukraine, risk managers are being advised to prepare for further…
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New map highlights 2014’s geopolitical risks
Paris-based consultancy Groupe Geos has warned European companies of growing geopolitical risks in key emerging markets and released a security…
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Emerging markets face increased political risk in 2014
Changing economic fortunes and social upheaval are expected to cause increased levels of political risk in emerging markets during 2014…
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Western and emerging market political violence and terrorism risk gap widens
Political violence and terrorism risk is growing in emerging markets, but falling in the US, Europe and parts of the…
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Corporate round-up
ACE appoints new international Terrorism and Political Violence Underwriter, ORIC names Michael Sicsic as Chairman and Clements Worldwide makes key…
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Political risk dominates agenda at ABGR seminar
An economic slowdown, a rise in protectionism and the country's government meddling with the economy have created new risks for…
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Political risk – Risk horizons expand as world shrinks
Big risks remain in Egypt on transfer of power, European food groups enact ‘textbook’ reputational risk response to Chinese government…
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Latin American rules create non-admitted dilemmas
The wide variety of national insurance rules has become a nightmare for risk managers of international companies and one part…
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Buyers urged to consider trade credit and political risk insurance in emerging markets
Insurers and brokers are warning companies operating or investing in emerging markets to consider the economic and political risk of…
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Political risk industry grows as threat climbs firms’ agenda
Political risk is a growing industry, with a mushrooming of security specialists, consultants and insurers entering the fray in recent…
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Companies face new set of challenging risks in emerging markets
Companies chasing growth opportunities in emerging markets might be investing in countries that are more financially stable but they nevertheless…
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Global political risk levels off but African threat spreads finds Aon map
Following a number of years in which Aon's Political Risk Map found that political risk rose worldwide as a result…
