nuclear biological chemical or radiological (NBCR) News

Gas Buildup at China Nuclear Plant Prompts Questions from Part Owner EDF

The French utility that partly owns a nuclear power plant near Hong Kong is seeking more information on a gas buildup in a reactor, even as its Chinese partner insists the facility is operating safely. Electricite de France SA, which …

Talbot Underwriting Launches $50M Consortium to Cover NBCR Terrorism

Talbot Underwriting Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Validus Holdings Ltd., announced the launch of a Lloyd’s led consortium for nuclear, biological, chemical and radiological (NBCR) terrorism. The facility will allow brokers to fully bind through one underwriter, with Talbot …

House Panel Unveils TRIA Extension Bill

Property/casualty insurers are welcoming the unveiling of a House terrorism insurance bill as a sign of progress even though there are provisions in it they oppose. Introduced by Rep. Randy Neugebauer, R-Texas, chairman of the Insurance and Housing Subcommittee, the …