Climate scientists say that rising global temperatures, driven by...
Category:
International News
Latest
Global property insurers see ‘alarming’ losses as risk models lag, report says
"Accurate risk prediction and pricing are becoming increasingly...
Broker Howden launches Red Sea cargo war insurance as ship risks surge
Howden said the new product was the "first dedicated insurance...
Israel bracing for potential direct attack from Iran in days
The assault from Iranian soil has emerged as one of the main scenarios expected by the Jewish state and its allies, said the people, who asked not to be identified as they aren’t authorized to discuss the matter publicly. A bombardment with drones and precision...
ANALYSIS-Climate verdict for Swiss women a warning for European states, oil industry
It's "going to have a significant impact on the other pending cases before the European Court," said Tom Cummins, partner at British multinational law firm Ashurst. There are seven lawsuits pending at the ECtHR that rest their argument on the same rights violation...
Lloyd’s announces Dawn Miller as new Chief Commercial Officer and CEO of Lloyd’s Americas
John Neal, Lloyd’s CEO said,“The Americas represents over 60 per cent of our market’s total premium and as we look to increase our presence, it is vital that we have the right people on the ground to deliver our ambitions. The appointment of Dawn and Marc to their new...
Middle East on alert for Iranian attack as Lufthansa suspends Tehran flights
There was no immediate word from other international airlines that fly to Tehran. Iranian air space is also a key overflight route for Emirates' and Qatar Airways' flights to North America.Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Israel "must be punished and...
Apple warns of ‘mercenary spyware attack’ on users in India, 91 other countries
Mercenary spyware attacks are rare and vastly more sophisticated than regular cybercriminal activity or malware, according to the notification email. The iPhone-maker has sent threat notifications such as these multiple times a year since 2021, the notification email...
Europe’s wildfires in 2023 were among the worst this century, report says
Preliminary data for the first three months of 2024 show almost double the average number of fires, although these did not have major impact in terms of burnt areas According to the report, the wildfires produced some 20 megatonnes of CO2 emissions, equivalent to...
Boeing crisis of confidence deepens with 787 now under scrutiny
The latest allegations cast Boeing in an unfavorable light as it grapples with a crisis of confidence after the Jan. 5 panel blowout. While nobody on that flight was seriously hurt, the issue has put the spotlight on Boeing’s manufacturing and safety procedures and...
Super election year increases risks of political violence in many countries, warns Allianz
As unrest can now spread more quickly and widely, thanks in part to social media, financial costs from such events for companies and insurers are mounting. Economic and insured losses from just seven civil unrest incidents in recent years cost approximately US$13bn...
Fitch cuts China’s ratings outlook on growth risks
"The outlook revision reflects increasing risks to China's public finance outlook as the country contends with more uncertain economic prospects amid a transition away from property-reliant growth to what the government views as a more sustainable growth model," Fitch...
IDF announces plans to facilitate investments in resilient infrastructure in emerging markets
Philipp Hildebrand, Vice Chairman of BlackRock, said,``“BlackRock is delighted to partner with a group of our most strategic insurance investors to help advance their objective of building greater resilience against climate change and other natural disasters in...