We invite you to explore a diverse range of topics from our people, covering a wide variety of risk subjects including fine art, construction, equine, liability, and claims, to name a few.
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In the spotlight this week
In the spotlight this week
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A chemical catharsis: the consequences of the ‘Forever Chemicals
Darren Fairest explains the challenges the market is facing from the long tail risks that have emerged from the wide-ranging use of PFAS chemicals.
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Dealing with darkness
With no end in sight for the global energy crisis, it’s increasingly likely that we could face blackouts. Without forward planning, this could have a detrimental impact on the precious objects and works of art that are displayed and stored in museums and galleries across the world.
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Lending wings to the aviation industry
Climate change is raising the bar for what ‘good’ looks like for the aviation industry, and performance and sustainability are key components.
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Model of change
Phil Hobbs shares the standout moments from his interview at a Unique Perspectives event with Dame Joanna Lumley, and the parallels we can draw between her achievements and our ever-changing industry.
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New risks of the hydrogen economy
The growing hydrogen economy has the potential to cut global emissions. How prepared is the insurance market for these new risks? Ian Robb explains.
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Building technology in our own image is not the solution we need
As the London Market embraces technology what happens when digitalisation causes problems? Matthew Moore makes the case for more inclusive thinking.
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How Insurers can help the art world cut emissions
Artists have made a stand against climate change, but what can the art world do to reduce emissions? David Saillen thinks insurers can support them.
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Is London's marine insurance market trapped in a cycle of self-defeat
Having achieved a degree of rate adequacy, London’s marine insurance market is losing its momentum. With over 30 years’ experience of underwriting marine risks, Mike Burle says now is not the time to reduce rates.
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Why Nike's virtual shoes are a step towards the future of fine art insurance
The market for NFT-linked digital art is raising difficult questions for fine art underwriters. Ross Drabble feels NFTs could solve problems that have dogged the sale of fine art for centuries.
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How insurers can dispel the political shadow of COVID-19
Matthew Coomer discusses how the pandemic has highlighted the progressive role that Political Risk insurance can play today.
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Are we afraid to grasp London's future
The pandemic gave the London Insurance market a once-in-a-century opportunity for reform, Matthew Moore speculates on how the market should respond.
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Going for gold
Emma Jack explains the risks involved when moving top-level competition horses around the globe to compete in events and how they are insured
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Liberty's Cyber cell underpins sustainable underwriting
LSM discusses how cyber threats are changing unlike any other peril such as natural catastrophe or systemic risk with a global, cross-class impact.
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Helping women heal a post Covid world
LSM's FRS team explains why in Covid-hit emerging markets, it's important to invest in women’s entrepreneurship and SMEs to support economic growth.
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Why it's time to give our data away
Rather than hoarding data within corporate bodies, we need to be sharing it, says GRS President of Underwriting (formerly President and Managing Director of Liberty Specialty Markets), Matthew Moore.
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Are ultra-large ships leading insurers into deep water?
Globalisation and economics have led to a growing fleet of giant container vessels on the high seas. Mike Burle explains why it is cause for concern.
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Modelling in a crisis
Risk scenario modelling can't be 100% accurate, but they can provide a useful indication. LSM's Hugo Cruz explains how they can offer some stability.
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The new age of anger in Europe
Incidents of strikes, riots and civil commotion are increasing across Europe. LSM's Joanna Hitchcock explains what’s behind the growing instability.
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Is rain undermining the foundations of construction?
Liberty Specialty Markets construction underwriters discuss how sites are vulnerable to natural perils like rainfall during a construction project.
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Tearing down invisible walls
Liberty examines how shining a light on DEI is accelerating the cultural changes they are making and how this helping to improve business performance.