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Cosmetic treatments in the wrong hands

21/05/2013

Cosmetic procedures like dermal fillers and laser treatments are increasingly being called into question, prompting calls for tougher regulation and minimum levels of insurance.

Does fracking trigger earthquakes?

16/05/2013

Hailed by some as a potential saviour to the energy crisis facing the world, and by others an environmental disaster, hydraulic fracturing or “fracking”, is the process of drilling and injecting fluid into the ground at a high pressure in order to fracture shale rocks to release natural gas inside.

From Pitt to Cameron: a political connection

15/05/2013

Following the attendance of ex PM Sir John Major at our US City Dinner, we uncover the market’s links with PMs past and present. Pitt, Gladstone, Churchill, Cameron, Major and even Lady Thatcher have all played a part in our history.

Twitter interview with Lloyd's follower

Celebrating social - Tweeting Lloyd's

14/05/2013

To celebrate reaching 10,000 twitter followers, we’ve interviewed three Lloyd’s followers to discuss the appeal of twitter, the biggest faux pas and its longevity as a communication tool.

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Political risk cover gets infrastructure projects off the ground

10/05/2013

Whether it’s a high speed train, a wind farm or a sports stadium, infrastructure investment is a hot topic right now. However, the success of such projects can be in jeopardy by exposure to a wide range of political risks.

Building supply chain resilience

08/05/2013

Dual sourcing is becoming more common as companies heed the lessons of 2011.

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Asia demand for fine art insurance

07/05/2013

Despite record claims in 2012 the art insurance market is in rude health. Higher prices for high-end art and rising demand from Asia are creating opportunities for Lloyd’s insurers

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Global CEOs enter an era of “stable instability”

03/05/2013

The global economy has entered a new era where risks that once seemed improbable and remote are real for CEOs across the world

Agroterrorism - the new threat to food security

02/05/2013

Food security is increasingly becoming an oxymoron in many parts of the world. From last year’s droughts which decimated US crops to the recent European horsemeat scandal, the ability to produce enough food for the world is once again under the spotlight.

Risk managers call for greater co-operation with insurers

01/05/2013

Risk managers at some of Europe’s largest companies have called for greater dialogue and co-operation with the insurance industry.

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