The escalating conflict in the Persian Gulf (also referred to as the Arabian Gulf) involving Iran, regional actors, and Western powers has materially increased operational risk in one of the world’s most strategically...more
3/24/2026
/ Commercial Insurance Policies ,
Economic Sanctions ,
Geopolitical Risks ,
Insurance Contracts ,
Insurance Industry ,
Lenders ,
Maritime Transport ,
Middle East ,
Notice Requirements ,
Policy Exclusions ,
Policy Terms ,
Risk Allocation ,
Risk Management ,
Risk Mitigation ,
Sanctions ,
Shipping
Following the United States’ recent actions in Venezuela, companies can manage the myriad of risks involved through political risk insurance (PRI) to capitalize on business opportunities.
In the aftermath of the United...more
3/19/2026
/ Cross-Border Transactions ,
Economic Sanctions ,
Energy Sector ,
Foreign Direct Investment ,
Foreign Investment ,
Geopolitical Risks ,
Insurance Industry ,
International Arbitration ,
International Trade ,
Investment ,
Mining ,
Oil & Gas ,
Political Risk Insurance ,
Risk Management ,
Sanctions ,
Venezuela
Recent winter storms across Texas and the southern United States underscore the ongoing insurance-recovery risks posed by extreme weather events. Drawing on lessons from Winter Storm Uri and the more recent January 2026...more
1/30/2026
/ Business Continuity Plans ,
Business Interruption ,
Commercial Insurance Policies ,
Infrastructure ,
Insurance Claims ,
Insurance Industry ,
Policy Terms ,
Property Damage ,
Risk Management ,
Severe Weather ,
Utilities Sector
The current wave of litigation, news coverage, and congressional interest related to alleged “toxic fumes” in aircraft cabins brings with it increased litigation risks to airlines, OEMs, suppliers, and aircraft lessors, among...more
1/13/2026
/ Air Quality Standards ,
Aviation Industry ,
Class Action ,
Contamination ,
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ,
Insurance Claims ,
Insurance Regulations ,
Liability ,
Litigation Strategies ,
Manufacturers ,
OEM ,
Risk Management ,
Suppliers ,
Toxic Exposure
The conflict in Ukraine and actions taken by and against Russia continue to wreak havoc on global business operations, causing supply chain disruptions, interruptions in operations, and the loss of assets located abroad. With...more