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...
Miller Taps Gallagher’s Maule as Senior Trade Credit & Political Risks Broker April 7, 2017 Miller has hired David Maule in a business production and senior broking role, which the London-based broker said will add...
Trade Credit Insurers Paid UK Claims of $4.9M Each Week in 2016: ABI April 7, 2017 Trade credit insurers paid claims to UK businesses in 2016, amounting to more than £4 million ($4.9 million) a week,...
Trade Credit Coverholder, Equinox Global, Names Jackson as Credit Analyst January 10, 2017 Equinox Global, the Lloyd’s coverholder specializing in trade credit insurance, is pleased to announce the appointment of Simon Jackson as...
Western Insurers Slowly Re-Enter Deals with Iran – a Market Valued at $9B October 21, 2016 By Jonathan Saul and Carolyn Cohn Western insurers are slowly reaching deals with Iran as they seek to re-enter a multi-billion dollar market although the pace...
Lloyd’s Insurer Chaucer Expects Underwriting Loss During Q2 2016 July 15, 2016 The impact of catastrophes, large loss activity and foreign exchange movements are expected to bring an underwriting loss for Chaucer...
SMEs Reap Benefits from Trade Credit Insurance as Economic Risks Rise: UK’s ABI June 1, 2016 Nearly £36 million ($52.6 million) was paid in insurance claims to small businesses last year, due to customer insolvency or...
Willis Towers Watson Upgrades Credit Risk Trading Platform April 22, 2016 Willis Towers Watson, has launched a next generation version of Mercury, its credit risk placement platform which offers clients the...
Marketform Committed to All Current Underwriting Lines After Strategic Review March 29, 2016 Specialist Lloyd’s underwriter Marketform has confirmed its commitment to all its current underwriting lines after completing a strategic review. These...