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A softening market for Political Violence (PV) Insurance is a welcome sign for buyers, following a prolonged hard period. An influx of approximately £350m of new capacity via Lloyd’s syndicates and specialist underwriting agencies is driving competition, enabling brokers to market accounts more widely and deliver premium savings to clients. But it's not all straightforward. While the years prior to 2022 saw a high volume of claims relating to civil unrest, the market has since been dominated by larger-scale incidents of political violence – forcing insurers to adapt their strategies. For buyers, this introduces complexity: S&T policies are now unlikely to offer indemnity against some of the most common threats of the last three-to-five years. This being the case, more buyers may gravitate towards the broader scope of Political Violence cover.Political Violence Market Update 2026

Political Violence Market Update 2026

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A softening market for Political Violence (PV) Insurance is a welcome sign for buyers, following a prolonged hard period. An influx of approximately £350m of new capacity via Lloyd’s syndicates and specialist underwriting agencies is driving competition, enabl ...
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Political violence: tackling illegal mining risks in Latin America

A mining boom is underway in Latin America. Ample resources, rising commodity prices, and foreign investment in critical minerals are fuelling sector growth. But as profits increase, so companies are coming under increasing pressure from illegal operations in search of their own share. Mining companies cannot resolve this situation alone: ultimately, a resolution requires political will. But help is available. By taking advantage of solutions to mitigate and transfer risk, companies can insulate their operations against potential threats.A mining boom is underway in Latin America. Ample resources, rising commodity prices, and foreign investment in critical minerals are fuelling sector growth. But as profits increase, so companies are coming under increasing pressure from illegal operations in search of their own share. Mining companies cannot resolve this situation alone: ultimately, a resolution requires political will. But help is available. By taking advantage of solutions to mitigate and transfer risk, companies can insulate their operations against potential threats.

SML coverage: evolving risks and how to approach a standalone renewal

Amid the backdrop of increasing scrutiny and societal awareness around sexual abuse litigation, insurance carriers are reviewing their portfolios for potential Sexual Misconduct Liability (SML) exposure. Consequently, non-renewals, exclusions, and policy restrictions for SML-related incidents are becoming more frequent.Amid the backdrop of increasing scrutiny and societal awareness around sexual abuse litigation, insurance carriers are reviewing their portfolios for potential Sexual Misconduct Liability (SML) exposure. Consequently, non-renewals, exclusions, and policy restrictions for SML-related incidents are becoming more frequent.

Payment considerations following ransomware attacks

Both the frequency and sophistication of ransomware attacks are rising. Affected businesses can be tempted to authorise requested ransom payments to renormalise operations as fast as possible. However, this is not a decision any company should hastily take without thorough consideration and due diligence. Both the frequency and sophistication of ransomware attacks are rising. Affected businesses can be tempted to authorise requested ransom payments to renormalise operations as fast as possible. However, this is not a decision any company should hastily take without thorough consideration and due diligence.
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