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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Fremantle Highway boat fire
Shipping

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
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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
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
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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: 678

Tuesday, June 6, 2023
File photo of an oil tanker at sea
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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: 823

Friday, April 28, 2023
File photo of an oil tanker at sea
Uncategorized

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
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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: 751

Wednesday, December 28, 2022
Ship Insurers’ Exodus From Russia-Ukraine Trades Gathering Pace
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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: 1335

Ship Insurers to Cancel War Cover for Russia, Ukraine from January 1
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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: 4425

Saturday, December 24, 2022
Russian cargo ship Sparta II
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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: 3537

Saturday, December 17, 2022
Smart Sanctions: The West Finally Gets Clever About Russia
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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
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Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Russia Seeking Shipping Insurance Recognition to Dodge Oil Cap
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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: 2378

Monday, October 17, 2022
Russian Oil Exports Fall After Exxon Rejects Putin’s Ship Insurance Plan
News

Russian Oil Exports Fall After Exxon Rejects Putin’s Ship Insurance Plan

by Nidhi Verma  (Reuters) Oil output at the giant Exxon-led Sakhalin-1 Russian Pacific project collapsed following the U.S. major’s refusal to accept

October 17, 2022
Total Views: 2846

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
Total Views: 2207

Thursday, September 15, 2022
general cargo bulk ship
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Greek-Managed Bulk Carrier Shipped Coal From Russia After EU Sanctions

By Áine Quinn and Alberto Nardelli (Bloomberg) — A vessel managed by a company based in Greece transported coal from a port in Russia late last month,

September 15, 2022
Total Views: 3577

Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Insurers Cover Grain Ship from Ukraine’s Black Sea Ports
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Insurers Cover Grain Ship from Ukraine’s Black Sea Ports

By Noor Zainab Hussain Aug 23 (Reuters) – Broker Marsh and Lloyd’s of London insurer Ascot said on Tuesday they have provided coverage for a

August 23, 2022
Total Views: 665

Monday, August 15, 2022
Details of EU Ban on Russian Coal and Fertilizers Jolts Ship Insurers
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Details of EU Ban on Russian Coal and Fertilizers Jolts Ship Insurers

By Alex Longley and Alberto Nardelli (Bloomberg) — The European Union jolted insurers and shippers by clarifying that a ban on EU entities servicing

August 15, 2022
Total Views: 3009

Saturday, August 6, 2022
Ukraine’s Grain Corridors Still Need Ships to Ease Food Crisis
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Ukraine’s Grain Corridors Still Need Ships to Ease Food Crisis

By Aine Quinn, Ann Koh and Vivian Iroanya Aug 6, 2022 (Bloomberg) –Ukraine’s first shipments of grain since being invaded by Russia are a

August 6, 2022
Total Views: 951

Friday, July 29, 2022
Zelenskiy Ship Odessa
News

Lloyds To Insure War Grain Ships In Ukraine Sea Corridor

By Carolyn Cohn (Reuters)  Lloyd’s of London insurer Ascot and broker Marsh  on Friday launched marine cargo and war insurance for

July 29, 2022
Total Views: 4413

Friday, July 22, 2022
grain ship Unity N loading in Romania
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Ship Insurers Sail Into the Unknown as Ukraine Grain Deal Reached

By Jonathan Saul LONDON, July 22 (Reuters) – A number of insurance underwriters are interested in providing cover for grain shipments from Ukraine

July 22, 2022
Total Views: 2687
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