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Political violence

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.

Concerns rise over increases in political violence

09/04/2013

As companies pursue opportunities in emerging markets they increasingly face the threat of political violence from a wide, and often unexpected, range of sources.

Political violence

Increased civil unrest drives demand for political violence cover

28/12/2012

Demand for political risk insurance has been rising as civil unrest and political violence continue to threaten businesses around the world.

Political unrest and major sporting events

01/06/2011

Sporting events are not immune from the fast pace of political change.

Piracy: High crime on the high seas

28/03/2011

Shipowners 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.

The changing face of terrorism

25/02/2011

The 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 Europe

Oil Pipes

Commodity prices increase nationalisation risk

17/02/2011

Political 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.

Political risks persist as global economy recovers

21/01/2011

Political 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.

Police line

Snapshot of global terror risk

09/06/2010

Proliferation of Nuclear, Biological, Chemical and Radiological (NBCR) weapons are still a chief cause of concern according to AON’s 2010 Terrorism Threat Map.

Election news

Voting for good risk management

29/04/2010

Preparing for two elections on the same day is putting pressure on local councils.

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