Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2015 (TRIPRA) News

Treasury Recommends Some Terrorism Premiums Be Retained for Future Claims

In a report that concludes that the federal terrorism risk insurance program “remains an important mechanism” for ensuring that terrorism risk insurance is available and generally affordable, the U.S. Treasury Department also calls for changes including requiring participating insurers to …

U.S. Treasury Seeks Terrorism Data from Insurers

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Federal Insurance Office (FIO) is requesting that insurers voluntarily submit insurance data regarding their participation in the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program (TRIP). The Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2015 requires the Treasury …

Treasury Names 9 to Panel on Private Insurance Market for Terrorism Risk

The U.S. Department of the Treasury today announced the appointment of nine people to serve as members of the Advisory Committee on Risk-Sharing Mechanisms (ACRSM) to spur the private market for terrorism insurance. The ACRSM, authorized by the Terrorism Risk …

Use of Captives Rises for Non-Traditional Risks: Marsh

Captive insurance vehicles are increasingly being used by businesses to provide cover for non-traditional risks, according to a new benchmarking report published by Marsh. Marsh’s report, “The World of Captives: Growth and Opportunities Without Borders,” states that the number of …