Political risk

Pool Re’s evolution continues…

There were at least three reasons to welcome the UK Security Minister’s announcement earlier today that British anti-terrorism agencies are partnering with Pool Re to build a new public information exchange, funded by the country’s insurers.

UK Security Minister unveils new £10mn public-private terrorism partnership

The UK’s Minister of State for Security in the Home Office Ben Wallace has unveiled a new national security public-partnership initiative backed by Pool Re, the terrorism mutual funded by the UK insurance industry.

What lessons can we learn from Pool Re on closing the protection gap?

Earlier today, the UK government announced that Royal Assent* had been granted to the Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Bill 2018.

QBE pulls back on Lloyd’s Asia platform

QBE has revealed it will cease trading marine, energy, political violence and terrorism on the Lloyd’s Asia platform by the end of the year.

The Hartford taps Validus for its head of credit and political risk

The Hartford has tapped Bermudian carrier Validus for its head of credit and political risk Jared Kotler, re-Insurance.com understands.

Aon and Chubb launch Lloyd’s terrorism and political violence facility

Broking house Aon and (re)insurer Chubb have collaborated to create a stand-alone terrorism and political violence solution at Lloyd’s, the two companies announced today.