Geo-Political, Risk Management
February 9, 2024
Via: Insurance JournalThe economic losses from the latest round of California storms will be significant, with many of these losses may not be insured because only 2% of California residents have purchased flood insurance, David Blades, associate director, industry research and analytics, […]
Geo-Political, Risk Management
February 7, 2024
Via: Insurance JournalWisconsin Governor Tony Evers has proclaimed February 4-10, 2024, Flood Insurance Awareness Week in Wisconsin to recognize the state’s increasing flood risk and the importance of having appropriate insurance coverage. “Now is the time to prepare for spring flooding and […]
Geo-Political, Risk Management
January 19, 2024
Via: Insurance JournalUkraine is working “intensively” with partners to restore air travel suspended for nearly two years, with the main focus on Boryspil International Airport outside the capital Kyiv, a presidential official said on Thursday. Ukraine’s airspace was abruptly closed by Russia’s […]
Geo-Political, Risk Management
January 2, 2024
Via: Insurance JournalThe largest non-US natural catastrophe in 2023 was the Kahramanmaras Earthquake Sequence in Turkey on Feb. 6, which generated an industry loss of US$5.8 billion, the largest ever cat loss for the Turkish insurance market, according to CRESTA, the Zurich […]
Geo-Political, Risk Management
December 19, 2023
Via: Insurance JournalOne of the world’s most-influential insurance markets added Guyana to its list of the riskiest shipping zones amid an escalating territorial dispute with neighboring Venezuela. The decision announced by Lloyd’s Market Association’s Joint War Committee on Monday applies only to […]
Geo-Political, Risk Management
December 11, 2023
Via: Insurance BusinessMarsh McLennan’s new facility to cover Ukrainian grain exports could pave the way for more insurance solutions to support the country amid the ongoing conflict. That’s what Marcus Baker, global head of marine, cargo & logistics at Marsh, hopes will […]
Geo-Political, Risk Management
December 6, 2023
Via: Insurance JournalFresh attacks on vessels in the Red Sea are raising insurance premiums for ships in the region and menacing commerce in a conduit for 12% of world trade. War-risk premiums for some vessels have been climbing since shortly after the […]
Geo-Political, Risk Management
November 17, 2023
Via: Artemis BMProperty catastrophe reinsurance capacity is expected to remain relatively flat at the January 2024 renewals according to a survey from broker Gallagher Re, which also suggests that reinsurer appetite for writing aggregate coverage and lower-layers remains limited. It’s yet another […]
Geo-Political, Risk Management
October 12, 2023
Via: Insurance JournalGovernments and airlines scrambled to lay on flights to evacuate thousands of tourists from Israel and repatriate the country’s citizens, as the industry faced a warning over insurance cover in the wake of weekend attacks. Israeli flag carrier El Al […]
Geo-Political, Risk Management
September 26, 2023
Via: Reinsurance NewsMiller, a leading independent specialist (re)insurance broker, and Clearwater Dynamics (CWD), in collaboration with Ukrainian authorities, have joined forces to introduce comprehensive War Risks insurance coverage for vessels operating in the Black Sea. This groundbreaking solution leverages Clearwater Dynamics’ cutting-edge […]
Geo-Political, Risk Management
July 26, 2023
Via: Insurance JournalAirlines could end up paying twice as much for insurance they need to protect themselves against losses triggered by war after a bruising year wiped out aviation war insurers’ revenue for 2023, industry sources say. Aircraft were destroyed at Khartoum […]
Geo-Political, Risk Management
July 7, 2023
Via: Insurance JournalUkraine’s wartime defense spending will remain high next year, underscoring the need for allies to provide war-risk insurance to help attract investment, the nation’s finance minister said. “Without international support, without war-risk insurance, we will not attract as much investment […]
Geo-Political, Risk Management
July 3, 2023
Via: Artemis BMGlobal Parametrics, the parametric and index-based disaster risk transfer company, has partnered with broking group Howden to deliver an expansion to its parametric insurance scheme with One Acre Fund for smallholder farmers in Africa. The expansion of the parametric insurance […]
Geo-Political, Risk Management
June 27, 2023
Via: Reinsurance News2023 is predicted to be a below average storm season in the US, which along with price increases achieved over the past several years, should benefit re/insurers and underwriters; this amid a “fatigued” market caused by a challenging last 5 […]
Geo-Political, Risk Management
June 23, 2023
Via: Insurance JournalMarsh McLennan, the professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people, today announced that it will work with the Ukrainian government to help it unlock access to the global insurance market. As part of the support, it […]
Geo-Political, Risk Management
June 22, 2023
Via: Insurance JournalUK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced the creation of a framework for war-risk insurance backed by the Group of Seven and designed to encourage private investors to help rebuild Ukraine. Speaking at the opening of the Ukraine Recovery Conference in […]
Geo-Political, Risk Management
June 21, 2023
Via: Insurance JournalAon, Lloyd’s and Vienna Insurance Group (VIG) announced they are collaborating to provide foreign re/insurance capacity to support Ukraine’s recovery and reconstruction. As part of the UK-Ukraine Private Finance Partnership, Lloyd’s and Aon have committed to deliver fast-track access to […]
Geo-Political, Risk Management
April 18, 2023
Via: Insurance BusinessFierce fighting has erupted in Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, amid a power struggle between its army and paramilitary force RSF. Nearly 100 civilians were reportedly killed in the clashes over the weekend. The violence deepens concerns among insurers, who are still […]
Geo-Political, Risk Management
March 30, 2023
Via: Insurance JournalRussia still relies on Western insurers to cover more than half of the tanker fleet that exports its oil, according to data compiled by Bloomberg, and the country’s energy officials are voicing concerns about the situation. The Group of Seven […]
Geo-Political, Risk Management
March 24, 2023
Via: Artemis BMThe Insurance Council of New Zealand (ICNZ) has recorded more than 40,000 claims for Cyclone Gabrielle totalling approximately $890 million, of which roughly $70 million has been paid. Cyclone Gabrielle caused significant flooding and landslides across the North Island of […]