Global Protectionism Risks Economic Growth: Zurich, Atlantic Council April 26, 2017 A rise in global protectionism stemming from a backlash against free trade and globalization could have significant impact on economic...
Demand Rises for Political Risk Cover as Buyers Think the Unthinkable April 25, 2017 By Brenna Hughes Neghaiwi and Carolyn Cohn Rocked by a shakeup in the Western political order, companies are buying more insurance to protect themselves against the threat...
Political Risk a Growing Concern, Say Brokers, Insurers April 13, 2017 By Brandon Kochkodin and Sonali Basak Evan Freely has been insuring global risks for years — through the 2008 market meltdown, the 2002 crisis in Argentina,...
XL Catlin Launches $500,000 Fund for Scientists Researching Ocean Risks February 24, 2017 XL Catlin has launched a $500,000 fund to support “early career scientists” undertaking research into the changing ocean environment. The...
Religious Extremists, ‘Lone Wolf’ Attacks Changing Political Risk Landscape June 30, 2016 By Amy O'Connor In a short period of time, the political risk market has experienced a significant shift in exposures, with new potential...
UK Firms ‘Can’t Afford to Ignore’ Cyber Risks, One of Top Business Threats: PwC February 2, 2016 UK companies and institutions remain vulnerable to cyber attacks despite the fact that many CEOs now rank cyber as one...
‘Mega Trends’; Optimism at the EIF 2014 Conference; DIMA CEO Interview May 19, 2014 By Charles E. Boyle Ireland has been through some difficult economic times, but this year’s European Insurance Forum, held at the Four Seasons Hotel...