Marine risk
With geopolitical tensions ever more fraught and the impacts of climate change ever more apparent,
marine re/insurers are focused on a collaborative approach to risk.
Marine risk
War on shipping routes is more than a marine insurance issue: Denèfle
Risk managers should be alert to the impact of war on seaborne transit, International Union of Marine Insurance president argues
Managing geopolitical risk in unprecedented times
From conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East to emerging threats from China and the US, few underwriters have faced a geopolitical landscape as dynamic as it is now
Underwriting profits surge for top Lloyd’s MAT writers
Munich Re, QBE and Beazley outperform in Lloyd’s marine and aviation business
The continued rise of marine MGAs
Marine managing general agents are entering markets where traditional carriers sometimes fear to tread
P&I clubs are well versed in sustainability: The American Club's Hamilton
The American Club’s chief underwriting officer, Tom Hamilton, describes the 2024 protection and indemnity renewal, his market outlook and the path to sustainability
Insuring the maritime sector’s voyage to net zero
Insurers have a crucial role to play in directing shipowners away from fossil fuels
Maritime incident under-reporting is a recurring issue
The IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee has recently adopted new reporting requirements for containers lost at sea, which are due to take effect in January 2026
Ports and terminals face climate and infrastructure challenges
Re/insurers are an important piece of the solution to protecting global trading routes
Shipping’s ageing fleet and mounting crew crisis heighten systemic risks for insurers
Maritime industry continues to push the global fleet to its limit, playing a dangerous game of Russian roulette with crew, oceans, cargo – and insurers’ portfolios
Claims are the barometer of operational quality: Gard CUO
Bjørnar Andresen, chief underwriting officer of the world’s biggest protection and indemnity club, outlines how to manage the ups and downs of claims frequency
Cargo rates softening on back of new capacity
Red Sea disruption, Asian port congestion, US strikes, Glencore switch to captive and extreme weather events top list of concerns
Sompo eyes marine growth in Europe
Japanese-owned carrier’s head of marine and specialty insurance for continental Europe describes how long-term commitment is key to client confidence
Inland waterways are vulnerable to climate change
Research by Marsh details how low and high water levels each exacerbate the challenge of navigating inland routes
Taking a proactive approach to super-yacht casualties
Insurers are increasingly focusing on working with the super-yacht industry to reduce the number of vessel casualties
Prevention is better than cure: How technology is reshaping approaches to risk
Gone are the days of relying solely on historical data and human judgment; today’s risk assessment demands real-time analysis of complex, interconnected factors to stop losses before they occur, experts say
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