Prolonged Middle East tensions may heighten volatility in terrorism and political violence coverage
Morningstar DBRS acknowledged that the reinsurance industry remains well-positioned to absorb modest losses from terrorism and political violence due to strong capital and diversified underwriting portfolios, but warned that prolonged geopolitical and military tensions in the Middle East could increase underwriting volatility, tighten reinsurance terms and prompt more selective underwriting of political risks. According to…