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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....

Russia Accuses Ukraine of Terrorism in Sea of Azov as Kyiv Opens New Front in War

Jul 14 2026 // Russia on Tuesday accused Ukraine of terrorism over its escalating attacks on shipping in the Sea of Azov, a route that handles about a quarter of its grain exports. Ukrainian drones hit 11 Russian vessels in the Sea of...

US House Passes Bill to Extend Federal Terrorism Backstop Through 2034

Jun 30 2026 // The U.S. House of Representatives has overwhelmingly passed legislation to extend the public-private partnership to insure terrorism risk through 2034. The TRIA Program Reauthorization Act of 2026 (HR 7128), sponsored by...

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