Latest Political Risk Headlines

All the headlines from our Political Risk Topic Page, ordered by recency.

People Moves: Vantage Promotes Granda to Head of Political Risk and Credit; Miller Taps Rance From Price Forbes Re to Lead Reinsurance Strategy and Innovation

Sep 19 2024 // This edition of International People Moves details appointments at the Bermuda-based re/insurer Vantage Group Holdings and the insurance broker Miller.A summary of these new hires follows here. Vantage Promotes Granda to...

Markets/Coverages: Mosaic Offers Syndicated Terrorism Cover for Fine Art & Specie

Sep 19 2024 // Mosaic Insurance, the Bermuda-based specialty insurer, has launched customized global terrorism and sabotage coverage for fine art and specie insureds, with syndicated capacity extending up to $215 million per risk.The new...

FBI: From Cybercrime to Terrorism, America Faces Many Elevated Threats ‘All at Once’

Sep 16 2024 // The country is facing heightened threats from many corners at a time when law enforcement agencies are struggling, FBI Director Christopher Wray said in an exclusive interview with The Associated Press, adding that he is...

People Moves: Chaucer Hires Baker From AXA XL to Lead Political Violence Team; EagleView Hires Cooke for Enterprise Growth

Aug 27 2024 // Global specialty insurer Chaucer hired Alex Baker as class underwriter within its political violence and crisis management team. Baker will lead the delivery of their growth strategy and portfolio management in the US...

FBI: From Cybercrime to Terrorism, America Faces Many Elevated Threats ‘All at Once’

Aug 23 2024 // The country is facing heightened threats from many corners at a time when law enforcement agencies are struggling, FBI Director Christopher Wray said in an exclusive interview, adding that he is “hard pressed to...

Taylor Swift Shows in Vienna Canceled After Terrorism Threat

Aug 8 2024 // Taylor Swift shows planned for this week in Vienna have been canceled after Austrian police arrested two people on suspicion of planning a terrorist attack.Concerts for the American pop megastar were canceled after the...

Specialist Risk Group Acquires Political Violence MGA, Tristar Special Risks

Jul 3 2024 // Specialist Risk Group, the London-based insurance intermediary, announced the acquisition of political violence specialist underwriter, Tristar Special Risks.Tristar Special Risks has deep expertise in terrorism insurance...

Standalone Terrorism Coverage- First Party Coverage

Jun 3 2024 // This post is part of a series sponsored by TSIB.You worked hard to manage an acceptable outcome for your insurance renewal, answered countless underwriting queries, finally give your broker the order to bind, and you find...

30% of Business Leaders Say Global Political Risk Is Their Biggest Threat

May 20 2024 // Sixty-five percent of North American business leaders fear this election year will impact their ability to trade internationally, with 32% of leaders in the United States saying political risk is their number one threat.In...

Global Election Super-Cycle Raises Risk of Political Violence, Large Insurance Losses

May 20 2024 // Almost half the world’s population will go to the polls before the end of 2024, which raises the threat of political violence and possible large insurance losses, according to Allianz Commercial in a recent report.An...

30% of Business Leaders Say Global Political Risk Is Their Biggest Threat

Apr 29 2024 // Sixty-five percent of North American business leaders fear this election year will impact their ability to trade internationally, with 32% of U.S. leaders saying political risk is their number one threat.In January,...

People Moves: AEGIS London Hires AIG’s Johnson and Lambert for New Cyber Underwriting Team; Markel Promotes Gordge to Head of Terrorism in London

Apr 19 2024 // This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Lloyd’s syndicate AEGIS London and Markel, the insurance operations within Markel Group.A summary of these new hires follows here. AEGIS London Hires...

People Moves: Carpenter’s Global Specialties Unit Taps Partner Re’s Chu for Credit, Bond & Political Risk Team

Apr 11 2024 // Carpenter’s Global Specialties Unit Taps Partner Re’s Chu for Credit, Bond & Political RiskGuy Carpenter, the reinsurance business of Marsh McLennan, announced the appointment of Richard Chu as managing...

Global Election Super-Cycle Raises Risk of Political Violence, Large Insurance Losses

Apr 11 2024 // Almost half the world’s population will go to the polls before the end of 2024, which raises the threat of political violence and possible large insurance losses, according to Allianz Commercial in a new report.An...

Markets/Coverages: Antares’ Syndicate Launches Credit and Political Risks Consortium

Apr 10 2024 // Antares Global, the multinational group of insurance and related service companies, announced that Antares Syndicate 1274 has launched a consortium for the underwriting of credit and political risk insurance.The maximum...

Terrorist Threat to US Has Reached ‘Whole Other Level,’ FBI’s Wray Warns

Mar 15 2024 // Terrorist threats toward the US have reached a “whole other level” from the already heightened situation before the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas on Israel and its response, FBI Director Christopher Wray said...

Workers’ Comp Rating Bureau Working on 2024 NAIC Terrorism Risk Insurance Data Call

Feb 23 2024 // The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau plans to submit to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) insurer-specific California workers’ comp terrorism exposure data, including...

People Moves: Carbon Names Willetts Head of Specialty; Canopius Hires 4 in Credit & Political Risk Team; BHSI Taps Chaucer’s Merton to Lead UK Customer & Broker Engmt

Jan 30 2024 // This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Carbon Underwriting, Canopius Group and Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) .A summary of these new hires follows here. Carbon Underwriting...

Markets/Coverages: MGA Optio and Insurer Partner AmFirst to Offer Political Violence & Terrorism Cover

Dec 12 2023 // Optio Group, the London-based specialty managing general agent (MGA), announced it has entered into an agreement with a new insurer partner to provide underwriting capacity for political violence and terrorism (PVT)...

People Moves: Markel Appoints Howden’s Woodhouse for War and Terrorism Team; Costero Brokers Taps Marsh’s Olley as Cyber Divisional Director

Nov 29 2023 // This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Markel and Costero Brokers.A summary of these new hires follows here. Markel Appoints Howden’s Woodhouse for War and Terrorism TeamMarkel, the...