Political Risk & Political Violence

Risks are underwritten on a global basis both in terms of clients and exposures. Insured perils form part of specific clauses and are tailor-made to the client's needs. The final premium charged and capacity provided is based on perils and clauses together with country assessments. Premiums are also linked to loss limit purchased (first loss/ full value), the client's own participation and security arrangements.

Coverage offered can include:

• Physical Damage and subsequent Business Interruption / Loss of Rent / Loss of Profit / Contingent Business Interruption
• Physical Damage on Construction Risk and Delay in Start Up
• Suppliers extensions for named suppliers and customers / very occasional and industry specific Contingent Business Interruption
• Third Party Liability to cover Third Party Property Damage and Bodily Injury

Political Risk cover includes losses resulting from:

• Confiscation
• Expropriation
• Nationalisation
• Deprivation
• Forced abandonment
• Selective discrimination
• Forced divestiture

Political Violence cover includes losses resulting from:

• Terrorism and Sabotage
• Strikes
• Riots
• Civil commotion
• Malicious damage
• Mutiny
• Rebellion
• Insurrection
• Coup d’état
• War
• Civil War
• Revolution