The Manager's Guide to Terrorism, Risk, and Insurance
Description
As a manager, you're aware of terrorist acts, are considering the risks, but sense that you need more background. How might terrorism occur? How is it part of risk and threat planning? What insurance strategies might protect your company from financial loss? In a few short chapters, The Manager's Guide to Terrorism, Risk, and Insurance: Essentials for Today's Business fills in the blanks for you.
What does it take to weigh the likelihood of a terrorism exposure and protect all the assets of your company? The answer to this question involves understanding the nature of terrorists and their behavior, evaluating the risk of potential damage and business interruption, and exploring ways to use insurance - such as programs covered by the US Terrorism Risk Insurance Act - to protect against severe financial harm.
Authors of this book, David J. Smith and Mark D. Silinsky, give you the benefit of their decades of professional experience in risk management, insurance, physical and cyber security, and anti-terrorism.
Topics covered will help you to better understand:
- Characteristics that could make your company the target of terrorism.
- The most costly terrorist acts that have brought about fatalities and insured property loss. .
- How to anticipate the probability of maximum loss and foreseeable loss from terrorism. .
- The psychological picture of the typical terrorist - the warning signs and pre-attack indicators. .
- Tactics used by terrorists, such as bombings, assassination, and kidnapping. .
- Safety measures to be used by employees in the office and as they travel. .
- Practical steps for loss reduction from a variety of terrorist-related threats. .
- Insurance options to protect against financial loss from destructive terrorist acts, kidnap and ransom, and cyber attack and exposure.
Case studies and discussion questions are provided to speed your understanding of the material. Importantly, since the book has been extensively researched, the authors provide a wealth of resources that you can consult as you dig deeper into this complex topic.
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In 2008, David retired after a 44-year career as an Agent, Senior Underwriter, Product Development Specialist, and Market Intelligence Analyst with the Erie Insurance Group. He is also a retired US Army Military Intelligence Officer who maintained this concurrent career for 22 years. He held Army qualifiers as both Combat Intelligence Officer and Strategic Intelligence Officer. After his retirement, he became the Director of the Risk Management and Insurance Program at Gannon University, where he continues to manage this program. David received a B.A. in Political Science from Gannon College in 1970 and an M.S.M. from the American College in 1995. He received his Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designation in 1977 and a graduate diploma from the US Army Command and General Staff College in 1990.
Content
- Intro
- Title
- Copyright
- Part 1: What is Terrorism?
- 1.1 Historical Perspective
- 1.2 Characteristics of Terrorism
- 1.3 Terrorist Membership Levels
- 1.3.1 The Terrorist Cell
- 1.4 Terrorism in Our Time
- 1.5 Are There Lessons to Be Learned?
- 1.6 Defining Terrorism
- 1.7 Workplace Violence and Terrorism
- 1.8 Pre-Attack Indicators
- 1.8.1 Anti-Western Statements, Particularly Those That Involve Any Element of Your Business
- 1.8.2 Aggression or Threats Toward Coworkers
- 1.8.3 Presence of Unauthorized Weapons
- 1.8.4 Attempts to Communicate with Known Extremist Groups
- 1.9 An Active Shooter at Work
- 1.9.1 Evacuate
- 1.9.2 Have an Escape Route and Plan
- 1.9.3 Shelter in Place
- 1.9.4 Take Action Against the Active Shooter
- 1.9.5 Support First Responder Efforts
- 1.10 Terrorism and Islam
- 1.10.1 Sudden Jihad Syndrome
- 1.11 Terrorism and Mental Health: Are They Crazy?
- 1.11.1 Signals and Symptoms of the Mentally and Emotionally Troubled
- 1.11.2 History of Violence
- 1.11.3 Substance Abuse
- 1.11.4 Personality Disorders
- 1.11.5 Nature of Symptoms
- 1.11.6 Age and Gender
- 1.11.7 Personal Stress, Crisis, or Loss
- 1.11.8 Early Exposure to Violence
- 1.11.9 Psychotics: Lone Actors
- 1.11.10 Psychopathy
- 1.12 Is There a Typical Terrorist?
- 1.13 Anti-Terrorism and the Business Person During Travel
- 1.13.1 Help from the US Department of State
- 1.13.2 Preparations for the Businessperson When Traveling
- 1.14 Surveillance Detection
- 1.14.1 Stationary Surveillance
- 1.14.2 Moving Surveillance
- 1.14.3 Technical Surveillance
- 1.14.4 Casual Questioning
- 1.14.5 Detection of Surveillance
- 1.14.6 False Flag Approach
- 1.14.7 Business Facility
- 1.15 Terrorist Tactics
- 1.15.1 Bombings
- 1.15.2 Assassination
- 1.15.3 Kidnapping
- 1.16 Seven Steps for a Terrorist Attack
- 1.16.1 Target Selection
- 1.17 A Matrix for the Traveling Businessperson
- 1.17.1 In Another Country for an Extended Stay
- 1.17.2 Residing in Another Country
- 1.17.3 Visiting a Dangerous Place on Business
- 1.18 Air Travel Security
- 1.18.1 General Preparations
- 1.18.2 Air Travel Planning
- 1.18.3 At the Terminal
- 1.18.4 Skyjackings
- 1.19 Ground Travel Security
- 1.19.1 Prepare Adequately
- 1.19.2 Vehicles Overseas
- 1.19.3 On the Road
- 1.19.4 An Attack
- 1.19.5 Parking Your Car
- 1.20 Off-Duty and Leisure Activities
- 1.20.1 Basic Measures
- 1.20.2 Considerations for Using Public Transportation
- 1.20.3 Considerations for the Use of Taxis
- 1.21 Conclusion
- Case Studies for Chapter 1
- Discussion Questions, Chapter 1
- References, Chapter 1
- Part 2: What is Risk Management?
- 2.1 Risk, Perils, and Hazards
- 2.1.1 Risk
- 2.1.2 Perils
- 2.1.3 Hazards
- 2.2 Frequency, Severity, and Terrorism
- 2.3 Probable Maximum Loss and Maximum Foreseeable Loss
- 2.4 The Risk Management Process
- 2.5 Risk Management Techniques
- 2.5.1 Avoidance
- 2.5.2 Loss Control
- 2.5.3 Loss Prevention
- 2.5.3.1 Barriers
- 2.5.3.2 Metal Detectors
- 2.5.3.3 Chemical and Smoke Detectors
- 2.5.3.4 Lighting
- 2.5.3.5 Electronic Surveillance
- 2.5.3.6 Control of Open Areas
- 2.5.3.7 Unarmed and Armed Guards
- 2.5.3.8 Air Surveillance and Ground Surveillance Radar Systems
- 2.5.3.9 Guard Dogs
- 2.5.3.10 Physical Security Checklists
- 2.5.3.11 Background Checks on Personnel
- 2.5.3.12 Social Security Number Checks on Personnel
- 2.5.3.13 Periodic Re-Evaluation Background Checks on Personnel
- 2.5.4 Loss Reduction
- 2.5.4.1 Initial Site Assessment
- 2.5.4.2 Separation
- 2.5.4.3 Duplication
- 2.5.4.4 Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Assessments
- 2.5.4.5 Local and Central Alarms
- 2.5.4.6 Emergency Planning and Disaster Recovery
- 2.5.4.7 Reputation Management
- 2.5.5 Retention
- 2.5.6 Transfer
- Table 2-1 Top 10 Most Costly Terrorist Acts by Insured Property Losses
- Table 2-2 Deadly Terrorist Act Examples by Number of Fatalities (Johnston, 2015
- Standberry, 2012)
- Case Studies, Chapter 2
- Discussion Questions, Chapter 2
- References, Chapter 2
- A.1 The Terrorism Risk Reinsurance Act and Its Successors
- A.1.1 The Nature of TRIA
- A.1.2 Coverages Provided by TRIA
- A.1.3 What TRIA Does Not Include
- A.1.4 TRIA Endorsements
- A.1.5 The Debate and the Problems with TRIA
- A.1.6 Other Options to TRIA
- A.2 Kidnap, Ransom, and Extortion (K&R) Insurance Policies
- A.2.1 Types of Insurance Companies that Provide K&R Policies
- A.2.2 The Coverages Available from K&R Contracts
- A.2.3 Contractors Owned by or Employed by K&R Companies
- A.3 Cyber Insurance and Cyber Liability Insurance
- A.3.1 Cyber Insurance Categories
- A.3.2 Current Underwriting Philosophy for Cyber Exposures
- A.3.3 Cyber Insurance Limits, Cost, and Content Examples
- References, Appendix A
- About the Authors
- Credits
- More from the Publisher
