James Kench: Political Risk and Carbon Trading Markets

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Middle East update and the evolution of Credit and Political Risk Insurance, with BPL's James Esdaile

The rapidly evolving Middle East crisis forms the start of this conversation with James Esdaile, executive chairman of BPL, examining the immediate implications for insurance markets since the US and Israel began military operations against Iran on Saturday. The interview that fo ...  Show more

Political violence broking and multinational client strategy in a complex threat environment, with Price Forbes’ Cosmo Warner

Political violence entered 2026 in an increasingly complex risk environment and a highly competitive insurance market. Cosmo Warner, director, war, terrorism and political violence at Price Forbes, reflects on recent renewals and what they reveal about the state of the market. Th ...  Show more

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