POOL REINSURANCE

Building resilience against
terrorism risk

We are the UK’s largest terrorism reinsurer, trusted by over 150 insurers, and globally recognised as the leading experts in terrorism risk financing, and have been operating since 1993. Our mission is to provide financial protection from the impact of terrorism, and in so doing, improve the UK’s resilience if the worst should happen.

 

 

WHO WE ARE

Founded by the insurance industry in cooperation with government, and supported by unparalleled financial security as a result of the unlimited HMT guarantee. We are globally recognised as the leading experts in terrorism risk financing, and have been operating since 1993.

 

 

Terrorism threat landscape

 The terrorism threat landscape is constantly evolving and so are we.  At Pool Re we believe all businesses should be able to easily access terrorism insurance, which is why we endeavour to provide affordable and comprehensive protection from the impact of terrorism, and in so doing, improve the UK’s resilience if the worst should happen.

Comprehensive Cover

Our best in class, comprehensive cover is still the only one to include chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear (CBRN) attacks as well as acts of terrorism triggered by remote digital means using a cyber trigger.

Manage and Mitigate

Pool Re policyholders benefit from exclusive access to trusted expert terrorism threat analysis and VSAT™, our bespoke security risk mitigation tool that benchmarks your risk maturity against UK best practice and can discount your terrorism premium by up to 10%.

What we do

A mutual reinsurance company which works in partnership with the UK Government and the insurance industry to ensure that every business in Great Britain can access affordable and comprehensive terrorism insurance. We use our expertise, experience, resources and relationships to help policyholders to understand terrorism risk and identify what they can do to protect their businesses.

Reinsurance

Our best in class reinsurance underpins around 90% of the commercial property terrorism cover in the UK. We protect £2 trillion of assets and businesses of all sizes across a wide range of sectors such as real estate, retail, transport, construction and energy.

Risk Management

Our team of experts combine their knowledge and experience with that of Government agencies, academia, risk professionals and the insurance industry to provide globally renowned specialist terrorism risk management support and information.

Threat Analysis

Browse more than five years of authoritative and trusted sources of terrorism risk intelligence including current and historic risk reports, terrorism threat analysis, expert commentary and thought leadership.

Research and Development

From international collaboration to innovations in insurance coverage, our range of parternships and initiatives are at the heart of our multi-million pound commitment into counterterrorism research, development and risk mitigation activities.

Solutions Centre

The SOLUTIONS Centre brings together our terrorism risk management tools, products, services and information in one easy to reach, secure platform.

Featuring practical tools, downloadable templates, checklists, courses and workshops, this free and easy to use platform is designed to provide insurers and businesses with a range of self-service tools and resources.

Subscribers benefit from exclusive access to our ‘premium’ content, a broad range of trusted expert sectoral focussed terrorism threat analysis, information and guidance.

Recently Published

2023 Annual Threat Report
Annual Update Threat Landscape

2023 Annual Threat Report

Former British Soldier Found Guilty of Preparing Right-Wing Terrorist Attack
Far-Right Extremism Monthly Update

Former British Soldier Found Guilty of Preparing Right-Wing Terrorist Attack

Suspected UK Member of Islamic State Sentenced for Terrorism Offences
Monthly Update

Suspected UK Member of Islamic State Sentenced for Terrorism Offences

Extreme Right-Wing Teenager Sentenced for Terror Offences 
Far-Right Extremism Monthly Update

Extreme Right-Wing Teenager Sentenced for Terror Offences 

Weapons from the Russia-Ukraine War: An Emerging Source of Terrorism Threat in the UK?
Deep Dive Tactics

Weapons from the Russia-Ukraine War: An Emerging Source of Terrorism Threat in the UK?

UK: Man Sentenced for Buying Gun and Making Online Searches about School Shootings
Monthly Update Threat Landscape

UK: Man Sentenced for Buying Gun and Making Online Searches about School Shootings

Brussels Terrorist Attack Targets Swedish Nationals
Islamist Extremism Monthly Update

Brussels Terrorist Attack Targets Swedish Nationals

France Raises Threat Level after Terrorist Attack
Islamist Extremism Monthly Update Threat Landscape

France Raises Threat Level after Terrorist Attack

Israel and Hamas conflict – the potential impact outside of its borders
Blog Threat Landscape

Israel and Hamas conflict – the potential impact outside of its borders

Exploring the Importance of In-Person Radicalisation to Understand the UK Terrorism Threat
Deep Dive Far-Right Extremism Islamist Extremism Threat Landscape

Exploring the Importance of In-Person Radicalisation to Understand the UK Terrorism Threat

Terror Suspect Escapes from Wandsworth Prison
Monthly Update Threat Landscape

Terror Suspect Escapes from Wandsworth Prison

Wagner Group Proscribed as a Terrorist Organisation
Monthly Update State Threats Threat Landscape

Wagner Group Proscribed as a Terrorist Organisation

Anjem Choudary Charged with Three Terrorism Offences
Islamist Extremism Monthly Update

Anjem Choudary Charged with Three Terrorism Offences

Islamic State Suicide Bombing in Pakistan Kills 63
Islamist Extremism Monthly Update

Islamic State Suicide Bombing in Pakistan Kills 63

The Leadership Gap: al-Qa’ida after the Death of Ayman al-Zawahiri
Deep Dive Islamist Extremism

The Leadership Gap: al-Qa’ida after the Death of Ayman al-Zawahiri

Updated UK Counter-Terrorism Strategy Launched
Monthly Update Threat Landscape

Updated UK Counter-Terrorism Strategy Launched

Moscow after Mutiny – What next for Wagner?
Monthly Update State Threats

Moscow after Mutiny – What next for Wagner?

Nine arrested in Europe for terrorism offences related to Islamic State Khorasan Province
Islamist Extremism Monthly Update

Nine arrested in Europe for terrorism offences related to Islamic State Khorasan Province

Attack Against Pride Parade Foiled by Austrian Police
Islamist Extremism Monthly Update

Attack Against Pride Parade Foiled by Austrian Police

New IRA Collaborated with Organised Crime Groups
Dissident Republicanism Monthly Update

New IRA Collaborated with Organised Crime Groups