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Annual Report 2018

Protecting major productions

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Special Risks Unit team
Because the show must go on

What happens if a major sports event is about to kick off and a sudden downpour knocks out the power, leaving thousands of fans in the dark?

Predicting and preparing for scenarios like this is the speciality of Swiss Re’s Special Risks Unit. Our global team tackles the hazards of a rapidly evolving risk pool: the live events market.

Drawing upon their expertise in weather, anti-terrorism, political instability and medical emergencies, our specialists make sure major events, from Hollywood film shoots to charity golf tournaments, come off without a hitch.