http://www.lloyds.com/Latest news from Lloyd's of Londonen-gbLloyd's of London 2010http://www.lloyds.com/News-and-Insight/News-and-Features/Geopolitical/Geopolitical-2011/Political-unrest-and-major-sporting-eventsSporting events are not immune from the fast pace of political change.Wed, 01 Jun 2011 13:17:00 +0100http://www.lloyds.com/News-and-Insight/News-and-Features/Geopolitical/Geopolitical-2011/Piracy-High-crime-on-the-high-seasShipowners are calling on governments to curb the escalating threat from Somali pirates. Increasingly audacious attacks are being blamed for strangling key maritime supply routes and for costing the global economy up to $12 billion a year.Mon, 28 Mar 2011 08:30:00 +0100http://www.lloyds.com/News-and-Insight/News-and-Features/Geopolitical/Geopolitical-2011/The-changing-face-of-terrorismThe modern terrorist knows no limits, says Professor Max Taylor, director of the Centre for the Study of Terrorism and Political Violence (CSTPV) at the University of St. Andrews, the first faculty of its kind in EuropeFri, 25 Feb 2011 10:44:00 Zhttp://www.lloyds.com/News-and-Insight/News-and-Features/Geopolitical/Geopolitical-2011/Commodity-prices-increase-nationalisation-riskPolitical ideology continues to drive the risk of nationalisation for foreign companies operating in some Latin American and African countries. However, rising commodity prices and concern for food and energy security are creating a heightened political risk for foreign companies operating in many other emerging markets.Thu, 17 Feb 2011 17:13:00 Zhttp://www.lloyds.com/News-and-Insight/News-and-Features/Geopolitical/Geopolitical-2011/Political-risks-persist-as-global-economy-recoversPolitical risk levels have risen in more countries than they have declined in the past year - despite a recovery in the world economy, according to new research from Lloyd’s broker Aon.Fri, 21 Jan 2011 13:41:00 Zhttp://www.lloyds.com/News-and-Insight/News-and-Features/Geopolitical/Geopolitical-2010/Snapshot-of-global-terror-riskProliferation of Nuclear, Biological, Chemical and Radiological (NBCR) weapons are still a chief cause of concern according to AON’s 2010 Terrorism Threat Map.Wed, 09 Jun 2010 11:26:00 +0100http://www.lloyds.com/News-and-Insight/News-and-Features/Geopolitical/Geopolitical-2010/Election_risk_managementPreparing for two elections on the same day is putting pressure on local councils.Thu, 29 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0100http://www.lloyds.com/News-and-Insight/News-and-Features/Geopolitical/Geopolitical-2010/Election_time_a_year_of_political_changeElections in 2010 look set to change the political risk landscape.Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 Zhttp://www.lloyds.com/News-and-Insight/News-and-Features/Geopolitical/Geopolitical-2009/Armed_Forces_cover_to_reflect_growing_role_of_women Forces Financial have reviewed cover offered to women in the armed forces. Following a review of the Personal Accident cover offered to women in the Armed forces, Forces Financial and Jubilee Managing Agency have included women’s...Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 Zhttp://www.lloyds.com/News-and-Insight/News-and-Features/Geopolitical/Geopolitical-2009/Patents_and_piracy_a_political_hot_potato Intellectual Property (IP) and copyright laws have come into question recently. Disputes over intellectual property are fast turning into a political hot potato. The Pirate Party - which won a surprise seat in the European Parliament...Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.lloyds.com/News-and-Insight/News-and-Features/Geopolitical/Geopolitical-2009/Spotlight_on_expenses Criticism over MP expenses earlier this year may be hypocritical The series of revelations into MP’s expenses published by the Daily Telegraph this year angered the public. Floating duck islands, mock Tudor beams, moat cleaning,...Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.lloyds.com/News-and-Insight/News-and-Features/Geopolitical/Geopolitical-2008/Piracy_insurance_policy_fills_gap_in_cover Against a background of increasing pirate attacks off the coast of Somalia involving kidnapping and shoot-outs, Lloyd’s underwriters are behind a new kind of marine insurance policy aimed at covering a gap in standard cover.The policy,...Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 Zhttp://www.lloyds.com/News-and-Insight/News-and-Features/Geopolitical/Geopolitical-2008/Piracy_puts_pressure_on_shipping Piracy in Gulf of Aden is hitting the headlines with the capture of oil tanker Sirius Star. Increased piracy activity off the coast of Africa has resulted in pressure on shipping insurance according to the international specialist...Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 Zhttp://www.lloyds.com/News-and-Insight/News-and-Features/Geopolitical/Geopolitical-2008/Piracy_in_Gulf_of_Aden_22092008 A dramatic rescue by French commandos and a German shipping company’s ransom payout to recover crew and vessel are just two recent incidents in the escalation of piracy in one of the world’s busiest waterways. The London market’s Joint War...Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100http://www.lloyds.com/News-and-Insight/News-and-Features/Geopolitical/Geopolitical-2008/London_bombings_three_years_on_280708 Bombs exploded on three commuter trains in London on 7 July 2005 On the morning of July 7, 2005, London came under attack as a series of bombs were detonated in a co-ordinated strike by British-born Islamist terrorists. The events, which...Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100http://www.lloyds.com/News-and-Insight/News-and-Features/Geopolitical/Geopolitical-2008/Twenty_years_on_Piper_Alphas_legacy_23072008 This month marks the 20th anniversary of the Piper Alpha disaster. This month marks the 20th anniversary of the Piper Alpha disaster, when 167 men were killed in a devastating explosion on the North Sea oil platform. Most people agree...Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100http://www.lloyds.com/News-and-Insight/News-and-Features/Geopolitical/Geopolitical-2008/Protecting_against_the_modern_day_pirates_21072008 Reports suggest that attacks on boats are on the rise. For the lucky ones, it remains the stuff of fairy tales. Swashbuckling brigands roaming the high seas, forcing enemies to walk the plank and searching for treasure chests filled with...Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100http://www.lloyds.com/News-and-Insight/News-and-Features/Geopolitical/Geopolitical-2008/Deradicalisation_and_the_fight_against_extremism_120808 The UK Government has introduced a new deradicalisation strategy The Home Office in the UK recently announced that it will pledge an extra £12.5 million to support new initiatives to stop the spread of extremism. The government's...Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100http://www.lloyds.com/News-and-Insight/News-and-Features/Geopolitical/Geopolitical-2008/Political_risks_multiply_as_world_food_prices_reach_30_year_high_06062008 Restrictions on rice exports have been put in place in major producing countries. UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has told a summit in Rome that food production has to rise by 50% by 2030 to meet demand. The summit, sponsored by the UN,...Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100http://www.lloyds.com/News-and-Insight/News-and-Features/Geopolitical/Geopolitical-2008/Is_home_grown_terrorism_a_result_of_Western_foreign_policy Western foreign policy has faced criticism. Some Western governments have faced criticism on their foreign policies, particularly in relation to the Middle East, Iraq and Afghanistan. Terry Waite, the humanitarian and author who was held...Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100http://www.lloyds.com/News-and-Insight/News-and-Features/Geopolitical/Geopolitical-2008/2008_Crunch_time_for_the_oil_industry090408 The oil industry is currently facing a deficit in skilled workers. In February of this year, oil closed above $100 (£50) per barrel as demand for commodities pushed prices to their limits. In the same month the chief executive of Marsh, the...Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100http://www.lloyds.com/News-and-Insight/News-and-Features/Geopolitical/Geopolitical-2008/The_changing_nature_of_conflict_040408 IISS introduces their new armed conflict database Introducing the International Institute for Strategic Studies’ (IISS) Armed Conflict Database, the Director Transnational Threats and Political Risk, Nigel Inkster, and the Senior Fellow for...Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100http://www.lloyds.com/News-and-Insight/News-and-Features/Geopolitical/Geopolitical-2008/Construction_begins_on_WTC_site Lloyd's syndicate Beazley is providing insurance for the development of the World Trade Center site. Lloyd’s underwriter Beazley is among the elite in the global insurance industry selected to provide cover for the new World Trade...Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:00:00 Zhttp://www.lloyds.com/News-and-Insight/News-and-Features/Geopolitical/Geopolitical-2008/Terrorism_in_Asia_210208 The threat of terrorism in Southeast Asia is unique and complex Businesses need to better understand the unique and complex nature of the terrorist threat in Southeast Asia, and improve gathering information from the right sources and using...Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 Zhttp://www.lloyds.com/News-and-Insight/News-and-Features/Geopolitical/Geopolitical-2008/Presidential_ponderings_180108 Elections in the US could have a global impact. By Roddy LangleyThe US is gearing up for a new President, and with Super Tuesday primaries approaching the nation is a step closer to making its final choice of candidate. Across the world,...Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 Zhttp://www.lloyds.com/News-and-Insight/News-and-Features/Geopolitical/Geopolitical-2008/Waking_up_to_the_risks_of_terrorism_liability_180108 Terrorist attacks are a real and sustained threat A suicide bomber infiltrates a nightclub in an English city wearing explosives and detonates his device among 500 young clubbers.  Six people are killed instantly, ten are seriously injured,...Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 Zhttp://www.lloyds.com/News-and-Insight/News-and-Features/Geopolitical/Geopolitical-2008/US_gets_TRIA_extension_11012008 The insurance industry has voiced its support to the seven year extension of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA) that was signed into US law by President Bush late last year. Lloyd’s broker Willis said the new law, the Terrorism Risk...Fri, 11 Jan 2008 00:00:00 Zhttp://www.lloyds.com/News-and-Insight/News-and-Features/Geopolitical/Geopolitical-2008/Transport_a_terrorist_target_100108 Mass transport systems are now under greater threat of attack than ever before Transportation keeps the economy moving.  Nationally and globally, business relies on transport and transport systems at every level - be it transferring goods,...Thu, 10 Jan 2008 00:00:00 Zhttp://www.lloyds.com/News-and-Insight/News-and-Features/Geopolitical/Geopolitical-2011/Political-unrest-and-major-sporting-eventsSporting events are not immune from the fast pace of political change.Wed, 01 Jun 2011 13:17:00 +0100