After some five years of planning and construction, testing of the first of the Nord Stream gas pipelines is set to begin in April. The pipeline's insurance coverage has been the largest individual facultative risk in all of Munich Re's history. Joachim Wiechers has partnered the project from the very beginning. » more

The transportation of valuable industrial cargo must not become a risky gamble. KA Köln.Assekuranz Agentur GmbH, a part of Risk Solutions, successfully directs transport support services for such projects. » more

Arab countries are in a state of upheaval. The rest of the world recalls the opening of eastern Europe and hopes that history will repeat itself. How successful the call for freedom and prosperity will be is still unclear. But this is a historic opportunity for the region, in which the insurance industry can also play an important part – to everyone's benefit. » more

Serial losses can cost the manufacturers of wind power plants millions of euros. Comprehensive protection is now available for this balance sheet risk. » more

The insurance industry should adapt its pricing to the prevailing economic conditions, says Ludger Arnoldussen, Munich Re Board member responsible for Germany, Asia Pacific and Africa. » more