Brokers suggest some war risk carriers may take advantage of the slightly improved risk situation

Chubb-led $40bn war risk scheme can be launched, when necessary, government official confirms

Distinction between war risk and core coverage no longer valid, head of hull at heavyweight broker contends

High Court in South Africa clarifies the operation of claims-made policies and underscores the critical importance of timeous notification

Normalisation hinges on return to historic transit volumes, say underwriters

Brokers makes senior hires from Guy Carpenter as it responds to ‘surging demand’ in the region

Reports of double-digit quotes, but most seem to be going a lot lower

Insurers for now are holding firm on high war‑risk premiums, insisting on ‘solid evidence’ of lasting safety before lowering rates

Many investors still approach Africa with a level of caution that often bears little resemblance to the realities on the ground

The broker acquired majority stake in Ace Re Gallagher Arabia 

Lloyd's-backed consortium can deploy up to $47.5m per risk in the Middle East

Private equity firm to buy the majority share in Africa-focused re/insurer held by Helios

Conflicts on the scale of the current Middle East crisis may well arise again, and the insurance market would be wise to reflect that possibility in its risk assessments

Insured political violence and terror losses arising from the conflict could reach $3bn, Howden Re estimates

Non-physical damage loss of hire payouts may run to hundreds of millions of dollars

South African court ruling settles long-contested question about whether construction guarantees constitute non-life insurance policies