I weep for America and fear for where Trump is taking itWe all knew that America’s celebrations of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence would be tasteless and tacky once President Trump took charge. What we might have hoped is that h… Jul 07 26July 07, 2026Article at David Worsfold
Insuring warToday’s conflicts are reshaping the global insurance market. As claims mount across marine, aviation and cyber cover, insurers are being forced to adapt to a far more volatile and unpredictable world. David Worsfold reports Jul 01 26July 01, 2026PDF at World Finance
How Ukraine’s financial sector fought backDespite relentless attacks and deep economic disruption, Ukraine’s financial system remains stable — a feat of resilience built on rapid reforms, digital innovation, and international partnerships that are reshaping the country’s postwar future Dec 14 25December 14, 2025PDF at World Finance
Sanctions: financial institutions in the frontlineAs geopolitical tensions surge, financial institutions find themselves grappling with an increasingly intricate web of international sanctions. With regulators tightening their grip, the stakes are high for those navigating this treacherous area Dec 02 24December 02, 2024PDF at World Finance
Resilience and hope: Building a business in UkraineA few weeks ago I was privileged to be able to interview Alina Golubieva (pictured), who has spent the last four years establishing an insurance broking business in Kyiv. The interview was published in Insurance Post and they have been kind enough to… May 07 24May 07, 2024Article at David Worsfold
AI, deepfakes and elections: where’s the harm?Much is being written and said about the potentially malign influence of artificial intelligence on elections, some of it very alarming. The main focus is on deepfakes – artificially generated pictures, audio and video – that are exactly what they… Mar 22 24March 22, 2024Article at David Worsfold
Ukraine: the war freedom and democracy cannot loseTwo years since bombs and missiles started raining down on Ukraine and we are still waking up to reports of yet another bombardment of Ukrainian cities. People talk about the western democracies wearying as the war enters its third year. Think about… Feb 24 24February 24, 2024Article at David Worsfold
Impact of war in Ukraine on insuranceTwo years on from Russia invading Ukraine, David Worsfold examines the ongoing impact of the war on global insurance markets. A feeling of stalemate pervades the war in Ukraine as it drags on into its third year. While the military strategists on… Feb 21 24February 21, 2024Article at Insurance Post
Artificial intelligence and democracy: friend or foe?Report by David Worsfold, AEJ-UK Treasurer, on an AEJ meeting with Professor Ciaran Martin at Regent’s University on 21 February 2024 on the theme of ‘Artificial Intelligence and Democracy: Friend or Foe?’ Artificial intelligence is here to stay. It… Feb 21 24February 21, 2024Article at Association of European Journalists - UK section
No end to war in Ukraine with Putin in power – Ilya PonamariovFrom David Worsfold, AEJ UK Treasurer, at the AEJ International Congress 2023 The promised session in the International AEJ Congress programme offering fresh insight into the progress and prospects for the war in Ukraine lived up to expectations when… Nov 04 23November 04, 2023Article at Association of European Journalists - UK section
Lord Patten of Barnes on China and the World OrderLord Patten, the Chancellor of Oxford University and the last British governor of Hong Kong, provided a chance to explore how the UK should respond to China’s public rejection of a so-called “liberal world order” in a guest lecture and discussion on… Oct 04 23October 04, 2023Article at Association of European Journalists - UK section
Navigating the turbulent waters of geopolitical hazardsGeopolitical risk is firmly back on the agenda for insurers. If you asked any senior business leader a decade ago how they managed major geopolitical risks, they might have talked about horizon scanning but the feeling was always that these risks… May 17 23May 17, 2023Article at Insider Engage
Energy security: a changing realityThe tension between affordability, security and sustainability in the current environment has been coined the 'energy trilemma'. Over the last decade the emphasis in energy policy in developed economies has been firmly focussed on transition to… Apr 04 23April 04, 2023Article at Insider Engage
Hazards are still stalking the high seas for marine insurersAnalysis: David Worsfold examines how the Russia and Ukraine war has presented marine insurers with several tricky challenges, including insuring ships in the safe-grain corridor, and keeping abreast of the constantly changing sanctions regimes. The… Feb 22 23February 22, 2023Article at Insurance Post
