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Insurers Say Dark Fleet Oil Tankers Pose a Major Claims Risk

Insurance Journal

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Marine insurance markets face significant risk from the growth of a shadow fleet of ships hauling oil from sanctioned producers like Russian and Iran, an industry group said. The opaque nature of the ownership of those vessels makes it hard …

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Clear Group Acquires Lilley Plummer Risks, Entering Wholesale Lloyd’s Broker Space

Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Clear Group, the UK independent insurance broker that is owned by Private Equity at Goldman Sachs Alternatives, has entered the wholesale Lloyd’s broker space with the acquisition of Lilley Plummer Risks Ltd., a London-based marine and property specialist. Financial details …

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Swiss Re Among Firms in $3 Billion Credit-Risk Deal for International Finance Corp.

Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Swiss Re AG, Tokio Marine Holdings Inc., and AXA SA are among providers of $3 billion in credit-risk insurance for the private-sector arm of the World Bank Group, as it seeks to expand its lending in … AXIS Capital Holdings Ltd.

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‘Geoeconomic Fragmentation’ Challenges Insurers: Geneva Association

Insurance Journal

JANUARY 24, 2025

January 2025 report from the Geneva Association, titled “Insurance in a Fragmented World Economy,” found that geopolitical tensions have driven the global economy toward “geoeconomic fragmentation.” ” Geoeconomics refers to the intersection of geopolitical forces and economic policies.

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Oil Tanker Insurance Payouts at Risk After UK’s Russia Sanctions

Insurance Journal

JULY 23, 2024

Transfers of oil at sea that involve a recently sanctioned Russian insurer may prevent western firms from paying claims if something goes wrong, a key provider of cover said. Moscow-based Ingosstrakh PJSC has emerged of a major insurer to Russian …

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Stricken Oil Tankers Show Risks of Russia’s Aging ‘Shadow Fleet’

Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Russian authorities sought to limit the damage on Monday from oil spilled into the Kerch Strait by two aging tankers that were damaged during a heavy weekend storm, highlighting the environmental and insurance risks of Russia’s “shadow fleet.” ” One crew …

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Rising climate risks and the evolving role of marine insurance

Splash: Finance and Insurance

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Robert Mackay from FDR Risk writes for Splash today. Extreme weather events triggered by climate change are becoming more frequent and severe, reshaping operational risk and creating unprecedented challenges for shipowners and operators.

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Aon and EBRD Launch €110M Facility to Provide Cover for War-Related Risks in Ukraine

Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Insurance broker Aon and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) have structured a 110 million (US$115.6 million) facility to provide reinsurance capacity for international reinsurers and Ukrainian insurance companies to cover war-related risks in Ukraine. Under the Ukraine …

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Dark Fleet Caper Exposes Growing Risks in Crowded Malacca Strait

Insurance Journal

JULY 22, 2024

A collision that set two vessels ablaze off Singapore has underlined the growing risks in the crowded Straits of Malacca, as the dark fleet expands and lackluster Chinese demand leaves dozens of the tankers idling. The Ceres I, a 23-year-old …

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How Much New Risk Can Insurance Customers and Insurers Take?

Majesco

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Today’s insurance customer is under pressure and assault from every angle: Cyber criminals are using data breaches to access bank accounts and credit. Climate risk is growing, and a greater number of Cat events are threatening people and their property. Risk is growing, shifting, and becoming more complex.

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The Secretive World of Russian Oil Tanker Insurance Revealed

Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 22, 2024

One of the energy market’s open questions since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has been who’s insuring the tankers moving Moscow’s petroleum against the risk of a catastrophic oil spill. The answer is that while some are still covered by the …

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Norway acts on fake marine insurance operation

Insurance Marine News

MARCH 30, 2025

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Risk of collision with offshore installations from attendant vessels

Insurance Marine News

MARCH 11, 2025

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Gard adds new risks to product offering in Japan

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JANUARY 23, 2025

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BP Marsh sells stake in Lilley Plummer Risks

Insurance Marine News

OCTOBER 30, 2024

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Crafting Compelling Content for Insurance Agency Websites

Neilson Marketing Services

JANUARY 30, 2025

The digital space is crowded, and insurance agencies are vying for attention in an industry where trust and expertise matter most. A well-crafted insurance agency website is an essential tool for building credibility, attracting potential clients, and converting leads. A one-size-fits-all approach to website content falls flat.

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Marine war market fears claim over detained $130m dredger

Insurance Marine News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

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Chaucer to launch Asian marine offering on Lloyd’s Singapore platform

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NOVEMBER 3, 2024

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NorthStandard says it “remains on course” after year of headwinds for marine insurers

Insurance Marine News

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

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Insurance Considerations When Expanding Your Business to a New Location

Mark Jackson Insurance Agency

MARCH 19, 2025

Brick commercial office building by Binyamin Mellish Expanding your business to a new location is an exciting step toward growth, but it also introduces new risks. From property protection to liability coverage, ensuring your business insurance policies align with your expansion is critical. This coverage is required in most states.

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Scrap metal fires – is the IMSBC code adequately addressing the risks?

Insurance Marine News

JANUARY 28, 2025

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Russian Strikes on Ukraine’s Ports Push Up Insurance Rates: Market Sources

Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 10, 2024

A series of Russian missile strikes on Ukrainian Black Sea port infrastructure and commercial vessels has led to a jump in insurance costs and forced some shipowners to cancel bookings, insurance sources and a broker said on Thursday. Russian ballistic …

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Hub acquires Florida agency C&L Marine Insurance

Insurance Marine News

MARCH 11, 2025

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South Africa passes marine pollution law

Insurance Marine News

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

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‘We have reached the end of the globalisation process’: IUMI president

Splash: Finance and Insurance

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Opening this week’s International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) annual conference in Berlin, president Frédéric Denèfle focused on how change was likely to impact on all lines of marine insurance business. War risks, sanctions and embargoes were increasing and this was …

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Red Sea risks rise after US attacks Houthi bases

Insurance Marine News

MARCH 17, 2025

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Ambrey launches specialist marine MGA Ambrey Global Specialty

Insurance Marine News

MARCH 25, 2025

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Russia’s Oil Tanker Firm Sovcomflot Says G-7 Sanctions Make Oil Trade Less Safe

Insurance Journal

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Russia’s state-run oil tanker company Sovcomflot PJSC said that western sanctions on ships moving the nation’s petroleum oil are only serving to heighten environmental risks by forcing some vessels out of mainstream trading. Since late last year, US, European Union …

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Insuring Collectibles in New York

Distinguished

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

As such, Collectibles insurance plays a pivotal role in safeguarding these valuable assets. It covers fine art, sports cards, handbags, and other collections, up to $125 million on a single risk as the primary or excess layer or on a quota-share basis.

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Insurance for Apartment Building Owners: Protecting Your Client’s Investments With the Right Coverage

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MARCH 20, 2025

From devastating floods to slip-and-fall lawsuits, insuring apartment buildings is no simple task. And with rising property values, more frequent catastrophic weather events, and emerging risks like habitability claims, its never been more critical to help your clients navigate their insurance options.

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India expands Russian insurers’ pool

Insurance Marine News

JANUARY 23, 2025

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Abandoned shipwrecks pose safety risks in Fiji

Insurance Marine News

MARCH 18, 2025

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Russian shadow fleet vessels passing through Baltic to be checked for insurance

Insurance Marine News

DECEMBER 18, 2024

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New capacity brings pricing pressure in cargo insurance, says Gallagher

Insurance Marine News

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

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NTSB says that 68 bridges in US are at risk from a Dali-style accident

Insurance Marine News

MARCH 26, 2025

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New rules mandating CCTV in India

Insurance Marine News

MARCH 21, 2025

The post New rules mandating CCTV in India appeared first on Insurance Marine News. The purpose of the new requirements is to improve seafarer welfare, safety, and security by mandating CCTV installation on vessels. The initiative aims to enhance onboard monitoring, prevent accidents.

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East Africa pirates abandon fishing boat after four days

Insurance Marine News

MARCH 24, 2025

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Sweden Seizes Ship Suspected of Sabotage in Baltic Sea

Insurance Journal

JANUARY 27, 2025

Sweden detained a vessel suspected of damaging a subsea data cable connecting it with Latvia, the third such incident in the Baltic Sea in the past three months. The Security Service said it’s conducting a preliminary investigation into the crime …

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EU ETS not being circumvented, says European Commission

Insurance Marine News

MARCH 21, 2025

The post EU ETS not being circumvented, says European Commission appeared first on Insurance Marine News. The EU ETS was extended to include maritime transport from January 1st 2024.The The new report provides.

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Chinese ship dragged anchor for 100 miles, cutting two cables, says WSJ

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NOVEMBER 28, 2024

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New IMO circular updates fuel oil sampling guidelines

Insurance Marine News

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

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Singapore and other ports start screenings for mpox

Insurance Marine News

AUGUST 26, 2024

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More than 6% of international trade vessels now in shadow fleet, says Kpler

Insurance Marine News

OCTOBER 23, 2024

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Spain stops US vessel from docking because of suspected Israeli military connection

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NOVEMBER 11, 2024

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Insurers Say Dark Fleet Oil Tankers Pose a Major Claims Risk

Clear Group Acquires Lilley Plummer Risks, Entering Wholesale Lloyd’s Broker Space

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Swiss Re Among Firms in $3 Billion Credit-Risk Deal for International Finance Corp.

‘Geoeconomic Fragmentation’ Challenges Insurers: Geneva Association

Oil Tanker Insurance Payouts at Risk After UK’s Russia Sanctions

Stricken Oil Tankers Show Risks of Russia’s Aging ‘Shadow Fleet’

Rising climate risks and the evolving role of marine insurance

Aon and EBRD Launch €110M Facility to Provide Cover for War-Related Risks in Ukraine

Dark Fleet Caper Exposes Growing Risks in Crowded Malacca Strait

How Much New Risk Can Insurance Customers and Insurers Take?

The Secretive World of Russian Oil Tanker Insurance Revealed

Norway acts on fake marine insurance operation

Risk of collision with offshore installations from attendant vessels

Gard adds new risks to product offering in Japan

BP Marsh sells stake in Lilley Plummer Risks

Crafting Compelling Content for Insurance Agency Websites

Marine war market fears claim over detained $130m dredger

Chaucer to launch Asian marine offering on Lloyd’s Singapore platform

NorthStandard says it “remains on course” after year of headwinds for marine insurers

Insurance Considerations When Expanding Your Business to a New Location

Scrap metal fires – is the IMSBC code adequately addressing the risks?

Russian Strikes on Ukraine’s Ports Push Up Insurance Rates: Market Sources

Hub acquires Florida agency C&L Marine Insurance

South Africa passes marine pollution law

‘We have reached the end of the globalisation process’: IUMI president

Red Sea risks rise after US attacks Houthi bases

Ambrey launches specialist marine MGA Ambrey Global Specialty

Russia’s Oil Tanker Firm Sovcomflot Says G-7 Sanctions Make Oil Trade Less Safe

Insuring Collectibles in New York

Insurance for Apartment Building Owners: Protecting Your Client’s Investments With the Right Coverage

India expands Russian insurers’ pool

Abandoned shipwrecks pose safety risks in Fiji

Russian shadow fleet vessels passing through Baltic to be checked for insurance

New capacity brings pricing pressure in cargo insurance, says Gallagher

NTSB says that 68 bridges in US are at risk from a Dali-style accident

New rules mandating CCTV in India

East Africa pirates abandon fishing boat after four days

Sweden Seizes Ship Suspected of Sabotage in Baltic Sea

EU ETS not being circumvented, says European Commission

Chinese ship dragged anchor for 100 miles, cutting two cables, says WSJ

New IMO circular updates fuel oil sampling guidelines

Singapore and other ports start screenings for mpox

More than 6% of international trade vessels now in shadow fleet, says Kpler

Spain stops US vessel from docking because of suspected Israeli military connection

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