Specialty
Big increase in boxship reinsurance levy for second year running
But P&I clubs freeze or cut rates for all other vessel types
Insurance Day publishes marine risk special report
Shipping is seeking re/insurance solutions more than ever before
Swedish Club outlook upgraded by S&P Global
Rating agency acknowledges strengthened capital base and improved underwriting performance
Least-worst outcomes as good as it gets with emergency responses: Sosrep
Wide variance in how countries handle marine casualties
Plugging the solar insurance gap
Innovative insurance can safeguard solar assets and strengthen the long-term viability of clean energy
Meeting Japan’s offshore wind ambitions
Low land availability and a mountainous landmass limit the possibility for the large-scale development of solar and onshore wind infrastructure but, as an archipelago, Japan has coastline in abundance
Axis to lead Longbrook renewables business
Backing Macquarie-owned multi-line underwriting business supports ‘growth and diversification’ of energy business, carrier says
Apollo marine, energy and transportation head Mason to retire
Jackson to take leadership reins of the division as long-standing executive steps down from Lloyd's business
Inside the new space race
Today’s space environment is shaped by a new generation of operators pursuing unprecedented scale and innovation, creating new exposures for them and their insurers
Axis and QBE syndicates lead Lloyd’s MAT profitability
Profits in the Lloyd’s marine, aviation and transportation account tumbled last year amid the war in Ukraine and the Baltimore bridge collapse, but some syndicates were able to increase returns in a challenging market, Insurance Day’s analysis shows
Reasonable recovery and grip of peril considered in landmark rulings
Recent decisions of English courts have given helpful guidance on the steps assureds should take to mitigate losses, as well as giving clarity on the scope of the grip of peril doctrine
Tysers names Upton marine and aviation director
Lloyd's broker hires Castel executive to lead development of London market facultative solutions
Miller expands European surety offering with hires
Elisabeth Chalon Lambertin and Toni Beltzer will focus on expanding surety solutions across construction, energy and trade finance
Howard Hughes to acquire Vantage for $2.1bn
US investment firm strikes deal for Bermuda-based re/insurer
Vantage appoints Robb as chief financial officer
Former Somerset Re and Axa XL finance chief succeeds Todd Link
Big increase in boxship reinsurance levy for second year running
But P&I clubs freeze or cut rates for all other vessel types
Canopius appoints Kimber credit and political risk underwriter
Kimber joins from Swiss Re, where he led the sovereign credit and political risk insurance team across Europe, Middle East and Africa
Interpreting political risk and political violence coverage
The judgement in Hamilton Corporate Member and others v Afghan Global Insurance provides a pragmatic interpretative framework for differentiating political risk from political violence in the context of English insurance law
Multinationals face rising political risk exposure: Howden
Half of multinational companies experienced political risk losses between 2020 and 2025, with some exceeding $100m, survey finds
Lloyd’s becoming increasingly attractive for trade credit business
Coface execs say Lloyd’s new AA- credit rating, regulatory changes and global network paved the way for new trade credit syndicates
Australian terror pool issues notice on Bondi shootings
Cover becomes effective if federal minister declares shootings an act of terror
Pool Re’s Paul receives peerage
Appointment recognises Paul’s contribution to terrorism insurance and public service
Pool Re targets SME return to terrorism cover
Redesigned reinsurance scheme has seen more than £500m of terrorism risk returned to the private market in 2025, Pool Re chief executive says
The growing arsenal of marine war risks
Maritime operators face a combination of traditional threats, a deteriorating international situation, and new weapons and tactics, from drones to spoofing
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