Media Centre - Pool Reinsurance Company LTD

May 19, 2020

Right-wing terrorism since Christchurch

While authorities have proven adept at prosecuting members of far-right organisations, plots by lone actors will be harder to prevent...

May 6, 2020

Covid 19 and terrorism report

The Terrorism Threat & Mitigation Report 2019 provides an overview of significant acts of terrorism during the year.

March 16, 2020

Terrorism Reinsurance Pools 2018/19

In collaboration with Pool Re and global members of the International Forum for Terrorism Risk Reinsurance Pools (IFTRIP), Willis Towers Watson, Financial Solutions is pleased to present the following Terrorism Pool Index.

March 12, 2020

What is the impact of bladed weapon attacks in Europe?

Crisis management and business continuity planning and exercises are indispensable tools for minimising the impact of bladed weapon attacks on businesses

March 9, 2020

Sponsored bursaries improve resilience of the UK

Designed by Andrew Silke, Professor of Terrorism, Risk and Resilience, we are proud to sponsor bursaries for Cranfield University’s new Counterterrorism Risk Management and Resilience MSc.

Company Solutions

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March 4, 2020

New £2.4bn retrocession programme

We are pleased to announce the placement of our new £2.4 billion retrocession programme with more than 50 international reinsurers, led by Munich Re with Hannover Re also providing a significant part of the coverage.

Company Industry

February 28, 2020

Pool Re announces ONS classification

Pool Re, Britain’s leading terrorism reinsurer, announces that the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has completed a classification assessment of the mutual. The ONS has independently judged that Pool Re should be classified to the central government subsector.

Company Industry

February 17, 2020

CT security guide for business premises

The best practice counter-terrorism security guide is for business premises looking to protect against unique challenges presented by varied levels of risk.

February 3, 2020

Incident in South West London

The terrible incident that took place on Streatham High Street on the afternoon of Sunday 2 February is an untimely reminder that a terrorist attack can happen anywhere

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January 21, 2020

Returning Foreign Fighters

Daesh’s leader was killed in a US-led operation in October 2019...

December 11, 2019

The death of Al Baghdadi

Daesh’s leader was killed in a US-led operation in October 2019...

December 1, 2019

Incident at Fishmongers’ Hall

On Friday 29 November, we witnessed the second attack in as many years on London Bridge and our thoughts and prayers are with the victims of this tragedy.

November 22, 2019

Fresh new brand identity and website

We have a refreshed brand and an exciting new website! We are excited to announce the launch of our fresh new brand as well as our new user-friendly website. We’ve changed a lot since we were founded in 1993. We have grown as an organisation, developed our proposition, and enhanced…

November 22, 2019

IFTRIP Conference News

Industry

November 12, 2019

Pool Re SOLUTIONS: a specialist unit

A specialist unit created to support UK businesses by sharing the unique knowledge and understanding.

Company Solutions

Terrorism Threat & Mitigation Report 2019

November 11, 2019

Terrorism Threat and Mitigation Report 2019

The Terrorism Threat & Mitigation Report 2019 provides an overview of significant acts of terrorism during the year.

Purchasing terrorism insurance is an essential safety net

October 29, 2019

The importance of NDBI cover

Whilst organisations may assume that the technology they use is secure, the reality is that attackers will exploit any weaknesses they find in configuration or usage.

Company Industry

September 4, 2019

SME Guide to terrorism

A short guide to explain why all small businesses need to think about insuring themselves against terrorism.

August 15, 2019

Radicalisation impact on the terrorist

The report includes an assessment of ideological trends and processes in terrorist radicalisation...

July 26, 2019

Terrorism Threat & Mitigation Report 4

Pool Re publishes its fourth Terrorism Threat & Mitigation Report and gives details of proposed cover for Non-Damage Business Interruption.

July 8, 2019

Pool Re purchases pioneering terrorism NDBI retro cover

Pool Re, Britain’s leading terrorism reinsurer, today announced the placement of its new retrocession programme covering non-damage business interruption (”NDBI”) losses.

July 1, 2019

Terrorism Frequency Report 02/19

In this edition we have taken a holistic view of the terrorism threat to the United Kingdom and considered actors from both ends of the terrorism spectrum.

May 16, 2019

BIBA Terrorism Insurance Guide

We recognise the vital role insurance brokers play in ensuring commercial policyholders obtain the most appropriate insurance cover for their business.

May 7, 2019

So what are some of the big risks?

Whilst organisations may assume that the technology they use is secure, the reality is that attackers will exploit any weaknesses they find in configuration or usage.

Industry

April 4, 2019

Terrorism frequency briefing on extreme right wing

While Islamist extremism remains the primary terror threat to the United Kingdom (UK), the threat from extreme right-wing (XRW) terrorism has both evolved and increased in recent years.

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March 28, 2019

Launch of Information Sharing Platform Project with Met police

Pool Re, Britain’s leading terrorism reinsurer, has invested in a joint project with the UK National Counter-Terrorism Police HQ and the Home Office’s Joint Security & Resilience Centre...