Terrorism
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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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2015 lethal year for terrorism in Europe as risk rises globally: Aon
The latest Terrorism and Political Violence Map from Aon Risk Solutions found that there were more deaths in Europe last…
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Rising terror threat largely underinsured
Attacks in Brussels, Lahore and Turkey in the past two weeks highlight the growing human and financial cost of terrorism…
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Brussels attack could see cover tighten for European cities
This week's fatal suicide bombings in Brussels do not represent a significant increase in terrorism risk for business, but they…
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Ferma and Belrim urge focus on risk management following terror attacks
The Federation of European Risk Management Associations (Ferma ) and Belgian risk management association Belrim have sent their condolences to…
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Risk management goes viral
Health scares such as the Zika virus offer risk managers the opportunity to demonstrate their value by presenting a sensible…
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Australian terror pool renews retrocession and cuts retention
The Australian terrorism reinsurer, the Australian Reinsurance Pool Corporation (ARPC), has renewed its retrocession programme for the 2016 calendar year.
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Supporting employees in a post-terror environment
French companies have been on a steep learning curve following the terrorist attacks on Paris last year. One issue they…
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Climate change in focus at Rencontres de l’Amrae
Climate change tops the agenda at the rencontres de l’Amrae this month as the French risk management association tackles a…
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Europe intensifies fight against global terror
Europe is stepping up its battle against terrorism with the launch of the European Counter Terrorism Centre (ECTC) and a…
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Terror attacks focus minds on non-damage BI solutions
A string of terror attacks, including those in Paris in November, are prompting companies to review their terrorism exposures and…
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Corporate round-up
Brokerslink announces ten new members and innovation plans, ACE enhances multinational political violence and terrorism cover and Cunningham Lindsey appoints…
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DVS’ Mahnke calls for terror extension and promotion of risk management
German risk management association DVS has called for an extension to the state programme covering terror risks that is operated…
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Companies urged to be vigilant after Thai bombing
The fatal terrorist bombing in Bangkok last week is unlikely to prompt a reaction from terrorism insurers, but companies should…
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French terror attack does not signal inherent risk increase for companies: Maplecroft
Last week's terror attack at a gas plant in France does not necessarily signal an increase in terrorism risk for…
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Corporate round-up
JLT Re appoints Chris Bennett as partner to build cyber solutions, Pool Re appoints Bronek Masojoda as non-exec, JBA launches…
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Terror threat mounts in Europe: Aon risk map
Seven European countries face an increased threat of terrorism and political violence, according to Aon's latest risk map.
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Risky cities in strategic economies threaten supply chains: Maplecroft
The looming risk of terrorism in the primary cities of strategic business economies such as Egypt, Israel, Kenya, Nigeria and…
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Airmic welcomes Pool Re changes but hopes more to come
Airmic has welcomed changes to Pool Re announced last week that will see the government-backed UK terrorism reinsurer reward risk…
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Corporate round-up
AIG appoints Stuart Sutherland as UK head of casualty, Aon Benfield unveils new model to boost transfer of Canadian flood…