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Monday, November 3, 2025
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News

Marine Insurance Premiums Reach $40 Billion as Offshore Energy Sector Struggles

Global marine insurance premiums reached $39.92 billion in 2024, representing a 1.5% increase over the previous year, according to the International Union of

November 3, 2025
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Tuesday, August 19, 2025
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Shipping

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
Total Views: 1025

Friday, August 2, 2024
Accidents

Iranian Oil Ties May Complicate Singapore Tanker Collision Insurance Claims

By Jonathan Saul (Reuters) – A collision between two tankers off Singapore in July raises questions over insurance claims, as one of the vessels

August 2, 2024
Total Views: 2169

Wednesday, May 29, 2024
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War Risk Insurance Challenges in the Wake of Russia-Ukraine War

The Chairman of the Association of Average Adjusters, Burkhard Fischer, highlighted the on-going complexities faced by the maritime industry during the

May 29, 2024
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Tuesday, May 7, 2024
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London P&I Club Announces Leadership Change

The London P&I Club, a leading provider of marine Protection and Indemnity (P&I), announced today that CEO Ian Gooch will step down from his position

May 7, 2024
Total Views: 1078

Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Incidents

Insurers Face Billions in Losses from Baltimore Bridge Claims

By Sinead Cruise, Jonathan Saul and Carolyn Cohn LONDON, March 27 (Reuters) – Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse

March 27, 2024
Total Views: 38282

Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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Marine Insurers Continue to Support Red Sea and Black Sea Trade Despite Challenges

The International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) confirmed in its annual winter meeting that the global marine insurance market continues to support trade in

February 7, 2024
Total Views: 1098

Monday, January 15, 2024
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Red Sea Insurance Soars After US Airstrike

By Alex Longley (Bloomberg) The cost of war-risk insurance for vessels sailing through the Red Sea is spiraling, adding a further potential impediment to

January 15, 2024
Total Views: 4205

Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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Marine Insurance Industry Faces Inflation Challenge

Global ocean hull premiums rose by 5.7% in 2022 due to increased activity, vessel values, and reduced market capacity, but change is on the horizon

September 19, 2023
Total Views: 2043

Monday, September 18, 2023
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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
Total Views: 886

Friday, September 1, 2023
Fremantle Highway boat fire
Accidents

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
Total Views: 6102

Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Stricter UAE Ship Insurance Rules Look to Cut Oil Spill Risks
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Stricter UAE Ship Insurance Rules Look to Cut Oil Spill Risks

LONDON, June 7 (Reuters) – Tougher requirements for some ship insurers covering United Arab Emirates ships are aimed at boosting environmental

June 7, 2023
Total Views: 747

Tuesday, June 6, 2023
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UAE to Tighten Insurance Cover for Ships Flying Its Flag

LONDON, June 6 (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates is tightening insurance requirements for vessels registered under its flag, according to a

June 6, 2023
Total Views: 866

Friday, April 28, 2023
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Rising Oil Prices Complicate Russian Price Cap Checks for Marine Insurers

By Alex Longley (Bloomberg) — Key figures in the insurance industry said rising Russian oil prices are making it harder for them to know if they can

April 28, 2023
Total Views: 549

Wednesday, April 26, 2023
London Marine Insurers Add Sudan to High Risk List
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London Marine Insurers Add Sudan to High Risk List

LONDON, April 26 (Reuters) – London’s marine insurance market added Sudan to its of areas deemed high risk this week amid further fighting in

April 26, 2023
Total Views: 812

Wednesday, December 28, 2022
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Ship Insurers’ Exodus From Russia-Ukraine Trades Gathering Pace

By Alex Longley and Alaric Nightingale (Bloomberg) — A host of shipping insurers altered their policies for 2023 to exclude claims linked to Russia’s

December 28, 2022
Total Views: 1372

Crude oil tanker Advantage Angel transits Istanbul's Bosphorus
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Ship Insurers to Cancel War Cover for Russia, Ukraine from January 1

By Carolyn Cohn and Jonathan Saul LONDON, Dec 28 (Reuters) – Ship insurers said they are cancelling war risk cover across Russia, Ukraine and

December 28, 2022
Total Views: 4478

Saturday, December 24, 2022
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Japan Firms To Stop Insuring Ships In All Russian Waters 

TOKYO, Dec 24 (Reuters) – Three Japanese insurance companies will stop insuring ships for damage in all Russian waters due to the war in

December 24, 2022
Total Views: 3577

Saturday, December 17, 2022
Shipping

Smart Sanctions: The West Finally Gets Clever About Russia

Robert Huish (The Conversation)–The European Union and the United States are now targeting maritime protection and indemnity (P&I) insurance

December 17, 2022
Total Views: 11570

Tuesday, November 29, 2022
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Russia Seeking Shipping Insurance Recognition to Dodge Oil Cap

Nov 29 (Reuters) – Moscow is seeking to bolster the recognition of Russian maritime cargo insurance to allow it to ship oil and related

November 29, 2022
Total Views: 2447