Commercial pressures must not be allowed to overrule safety concerns

The growing demand for liquefied natural gas heralds the rise not only of the 'cities of the sea' but also the safety concerns and other risks associated with these offshore megastructures

In October, 1,500 delegates gathered at the Arctic Circle Conference in Iceland to discuss the northern sea route. How realistic is the concept, what are its benefits and pitfalls and what rules will govern the route?

The Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement presents great opportunities for insurers, but the ramifications of getting it wrong are huge

The need for regulation in the polar regions has been highlighted by the Deepwater Horizon and Costa Concordia disasters

As the Arctic opens to mining and shipping, we must protect this vital resource