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Texas Agency Sues to Stop Release of Data Center Records, Citing Terrorist Risk
Oct 8 2026 // The Public Utility Commission of Texas is asking a Travis County judge to block the release of information showing where data centers and virtual currency mines operate, saying those details could aid terrorists. The...
Markets/Coverages: Mosaic Offers Political Violence Cover in Europe, Capacity of €100M
Oct 6 2026 // Mosaic Insurance announced it now underwrites political violence coverage through its European headquarters in Germany to meet rising demand throughout the region. The company offers up to €100 million (US$112.1 million)...
UAE Probe Labels FlyDubai Cockpit Axe Attack a Terrorist Act
Oct 5 2026 // A United Arab Emirates investigation of the near-catastrophic FlyDubai flight said the co-pilot attempted “to carry out a terrorist act” as more details emerged about what happened in the cockpit. The co-pilot...
Full Senate Passes Measure to Reauthorize Federal Terrorism Insurance Backstop
Sep 29 2026 // The U.S. Senate late Sept. 28 passed, by unanimous consent, legislation to reauthorize the federal terrorism insurance backstop. The Senate moved on the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2026 (S....
Markets/Coverages: Liberty Specialty Offers Security Advice for Political Risk Clients
Sep 11 2026 // Liberty Specialty Markets (LSM), part of Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, has introduced a new benefit for eligible political risk insurance policyholders: access to a one-off advisory consultation with Blackthorn Risk...
Federal Terrorism Insurance Backstop Prompted by 9/11 Still Waits for Reauthorization
Sep 11 2026 // Prior to September 2001, terrorism was covered by a standard commercial insurance policy. Either as a direct mention in the policy wording or by its omission, it was covered. But the attacks on 9/11 changed everything....
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