International Union of Marine Insurance


Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Oil tankers wait at anchorage in the Black Sea off Kilyos near Istanbul, Turkey
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Aging Fleet and Geopolitical Tensions Drive ‘Soft’ Marine Insurance Market Despite Rising Premiums

The ocean hull insurance market is returning to a “soft environment” despite increasing premiums, according to Ilias P. Tsakiris, Chair of the

September 9, 2025
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Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Geared bulk carrier ship
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Marine Insurers Urged to Address Modern Slavery Risks in Global Maritime Supply Chains

The International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) has called for marine insurers to heighten their awareness of modern slavery and forced labor risks

August 19, 2025
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Friday, November 10, 2023
Felicity Ace seen burning in the Atlantic Ocean off the Azores Islands. Picture was released Friday, February 18, 2022 by the Portuguese Navy. Photo courtesy Portuguese Navy
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Marine Insurance Market Sees Strong Growth in 2022

Global marine insurance premiums in 2022 increased by 8.3% to $35.8 billion, driven by trade rebound, rising asset values, reduced market capacity, and premium

November 10, 2023
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Monday, September 18, 2023
Smoke rises as a fire broke out on the cargo ship Fremantle Highway, at sea on July 26, 2023. Coastguard Netherlands Photo
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Global Marine Insurance Market Sees Positive Growth in 2022, Reports IUMI

The International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) reports a positive trend in the marine insurance market, with an 8.3% increase in global premium base for

September 18, 2023
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Friday, September 1, 2023
Fremantle Highway boat fire
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Marine Insurers Publish Recommendations for Safe Carriage of Electric Vehicles

The International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) has published new recommendations on the safe carriage of electric vehicles (EVs) amid growing concerns

September 1, 2023
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Monday, September 19, 2022
Marine Underwriters Facing Significant Challenges In 2023
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Marine Underwriters Facing Significant Challenges In 2023

The International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI), representing 44 national and marine market insurance and reinsurance associations, said underwriters have

September 19, 2022
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