Canopius Blog

Early in the morning of August 26, 1883, in the Sunda Strait between the Indian Ocean and the Sea of Java, Krakatau Volcano erupted. The last and largest of four blasts was heard clearly 5,000 kilometres away. Pyroclastic flows…

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For the physically disabled, commuting in Singapore can pose some significant challenges. Fellow commuters tend not to give way when boarding or alighting trains. Focussing intently on their phones, they often pretend not to see us, worrying if they…

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With strong GDP growth in Asia Pacific (APAC) as US and European economies are slowing, and with 60% of the world’s population residing there, Lloyd’s is positioning itself to capitalise on the region’s huge potential for growth. Sustained economic…

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By Tim Davies, Head of Crisis Management at Canopius. Featured in Insurance Day. As the global environment becomes more volatile, it is more and more difficult for companies to ensure that the coverage available to purchase matches the risk…

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By Bernie De Haldevang, Head of Specialty, Canopius at Lloyd’s Capital requirements for banks are on the rise. Under the latest amendments to the Basel Accords, which set out international banking standards, regulators worldwide require banks to hold more…

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The following blog by Bernie de Haldevang, Head of Specialty at Canopius, expands on comments he made at Insurance Day’s panel-debate webinar ‘The future of the London market in Europe’. If the Credit and Political Risk portfolios of all…

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With Christmas just around the corner, the festive period is in full swing and we don’t want anything to dampen your cheer which is why we have come up with a few top tips to keep in mind: Mulled…

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The evenings are drawing in and soon people across the country will be pulling their coats out of the cupboard to prepare for the cold.  But is your home prepared for the winter season? There are a few precautions…

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With the hottest summer since 2013 underway, conserving water should become a vital part of our everyday routines. The warm weather is making gardens pretty thirsty and the use of hose pipes will start to rise. There are many…

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Passport – check. Flip flops – check. Sun tan lotion – check. Home security – ?? Don’t forget to review home security before jetting off this summer. When you’re already in holiday mode, it’s easy to rush out the…

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