Geopolitical Risks

Expect SRCC exclusions to become more common says Chaucer

Strikes Riots and Civil Commotion (SRCC) insurance is expected to become a risk that is increasingly excluded from property insurance contracts, according to Lloyd’s insurer Chaucer

European Insurers express deepening concerns over rising protectionism

Underwriters in Europe fear their efforts to access emerging markets will be thwarted by ongoing protectionist measures

World told to show its stripes in climate fight

Climate experts have marked the world’s June Summer/Winter solstice with the launch of a new campaign which aims to enhance the pace of the fight against climate change

Olympic squad member tests positive for COVID as organisers mull spectator cap

A member of Uganda’s Olympic squad has become the first to test positive for Covid-19 on arrival in Japan for the competition, due to start on 23 July

Global violence concerns increase as world not at peace

As the world looks to find a way out of the pandemic with third waves breaking out across the world the latest report from the Institute for Economics & Peace does little to provide much cheer

IMO criticised over Arctic failures

The world’s maritime regulatory body has been criticised over its failure to tackle the climate crisis in the Arctic