Terrorism insurance policies sought by Pakistani corporations

May 2, 2014April 30, 2014 H. Cutner

Some strategic moves have been made within the country in order to help to mitigate the terror risk. The chief regulator in Pakistan has been trying to encourage the Pakistan Reinsurance Company Ltd. to write terrorism insurance policies for businesses within the country, in order to protect them against the damage and the liabilities from that kind of attack. So far, the reinsurer has expressed no discernible interest in providing that type of coverage. That firm has managed to completely sidestep the efforts of the chief regulator that would have…

Pakistan to launch new terrorism insurance pool to attract foreign investors

December 26, 2011December 26, 2011 H. Cutner

As the awareness of terrorism in the Middle East grew amongst businesses operating in the region, many foreign and domestic investors began to flee several countries in the area hoping to escape costly losses as the result of attacks. Pakistan was particularly impacted by the exodus of businesses. Over the years, however, the Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has been working to attract investors to the country. One of the ways the commission aims to accomplish this goal is to introduce a new insurance pool designed specifically with terrorism risk…