Terrorism
LMA issues Egypt alert
The situation in Egypt is being monitored by underwriters and their security advisers.
RMS: there was only a 60% chance of stopping Moscow airport bomb plot
RMS has stated insured terrorism losses from the 24 January terror incident in Moscow - which killed 35 people and wounded 180 civillians - are limited due to the nature of the attack.
Risk modelling - Underwriter responsibility: Model behaviour
Models have quickly become a valued tool for underwriters. Matthew Washington examines how the advent of Solvency II could really make them fly.
Man arrested after Regent Street police siege
A man was arrested this morning after barricading himself in the Accessorize store on Regent Street threatening to blow himself up.
Interview - Karen Ellis: One's formula for success
With the management buyout of motor sport specialist Ellis Clowes & Company from THB, Karen Ellis has certainly made her mark. She talks to Amy Ellis about remaining in pole position in its niche.
Plane passengers "almost certain" to overpower would-be hijackers
Risk Management Solutions has said that would-be hijackers are “almost certain” to be jumped on by fellow passengers if they manage to board a plane.
Plane passengers "almost certain" to overpower would-be hijackers
Risk Management Solutions has said that would-be hijackers are “almost certain” to be jumped on by fellow passengers if they manage to board a plane.
Markel appoints terrorism underwriter
Markel International has named Edward Winter as a terrorism underwriter in its marine and energy division.
2018 World Cup risks 'attractive' say specialists
London market sport insurance specialists have insisted the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia will prove no less attractive a risk than previous competitions, despite its size and the threat of domestic terrorism.
Bluefin’s Reid predicts closer links with Axa under Blanc – Post in print: 9 December 2010
Reporter Amy Ellis outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post, which includes a prediction from Bluefin’s Stuart Reid that the recently announced appointment of Amanda Blanc to CEO of commercial lines at Axa, could lead to closer trading…
JLT boss draws parallels between terrorism and flood insurance
The Government’s £200m cuts on flood defences could have a catastrophic effect on the commercial property market by making flood insurance unavailable.
Aon launches new brand protection policy for restaurants
Aon has developed an insurance policy that it claims provides a greater level of brand protection for restaurants than has previously been available from the insurance market.
Aviva offers BI advice to tech sector
Aviva has launched a free business continuity plan template for businesses in the technology sector.
Hardy sets December 2010 start date for Singapore operation
Hardy Underwriting Bermuda has announced the opening of its new Singapore office.
US Re scopes out Danish terrorism risk market
The European subsidiary of US Re Corporation, international reinsurance brokers, has been selected by Finanstilsynet, the Danish financial Supervisory Authority, to conduct a study of terrorism risk reinsurance capacity in the Danish market.
US Re scopes out Danish terrorism risk market
The European subsidiary of US Re Corporation, international reinsurance brokers, has been selected by Finanstilsynet, the Danish financial Supervisory Authority, to conduct a study of terrorism risk reinsurance capacity in the Danish market.
Dual expands P&C offering
Dual Corporate Risks has launched a packaged office product as the inaugural product from its new property & casualty division.
Rendevous - Talking heads 2010
Reinsurance talks to some of the industry heads ahead of the Monte-Carlo Rendevous.
RIMS fights foreign insurer tax hike
The Risk and Insurance Management Society has pledged to continue its opposition to legislation that would increase taxes on foreign-based insurance companies.
Terrorists capable of causing major insured losses
Terror cells are still capable of causing major losses to Western insurers despite the infrequency of successful attacks, Risk Management Solutions has claimed.
Postscript - 5 years ago: Terrorism claims get tougher
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from five years ago reveals.
NIG launches property product
NIG will launch its premier property owners product to a broker panel on the 6 July.
US increases terror cover take-up
US terrorism insurance take-up rates continued to climb in 2009 across all industries, according to Marsh.
US "elevated" up as Aon unveils 2010 Terrorism Threat Map
International counterterrorism efforts appear to be stifling the ability of terrorist groups to mount significant attacks on the scale of those of September 11, 2001, according to the 2010 Aon Terrorism Threat Map.