Maritime war insurance: ongoing impact on premiums due to unrest in the Middle East
The attacks on six tankers in the United Arab Emirates in May 2019 and in the Gulf of Oman a month later caused unrest in the maritime insurance sector. The attack on Saudi Arabian petroleum…
Read moreNew risk: how patent trolls misuse property rights
A new phenomenon has blown over from the United States - the so-called patent trolls. Patent trolls are companies that buy patents without actually manufacturing anything themselves. They then approach other players in the market…
Read moreBrexit and its impact on your insurance
Brexit is getting closer. In anticipation of the exit agreement between the United Kingdom (UK) and the European Union (EU), the insurance world and Vanbreda Risk & Benefits are busy preparing for the possible consequences.…
Read moreKidnap and ransom insurance: which regions are the most risky?
If you go on a business trip or work in an exotic location as an expat, you should always be prepared for kidnappings, being taken hostage and extortion, according to the Crisis Monitor from Unity…
Read moreIs your SME sufficiently insured to ensure sustainable business?
Nowadays, companies find themselves facing risks that were unheard of just a few years ago, such as management liability, electronic data management, supply chain risk management and environmental damage. Constant monitoring of all of these…
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