Opinion

Stemming the Tide of War Insurance Costs

War risk insurance costs have soared by up to 60% thanks to recent escalated Middle East tensions. Is this increase surprising? No. Is it substantial? Yes. The increase reflects heightened volatility in regions like the Red Sea […]

News

Comment From the LMA on The Iran-Israel Situation

Quick Statement from Neil Roberts, Head of Marine and Aviation at the Lloyd’s Market Association and secretary of the Joint War Committee: “The London insurance market’s Joint War Committee met this morning to review recent […]

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Marine: Ambrey Opens Southampton Operations Centre

The latest from Ambrey as they open their new HQ at Southampton; On 4th June 2025, Ambrey marked the official launch of the Global Operations Centre (GOC)—a state-of-the-art facility set to redefine the future of maritime […]

Global insurance trends

Allianz Publishes Shipping Review: Choppy Waters Ahead

Allianz have been looking at the various risk factors affecting shipping and noting the positive points, such as the big reduction in the number of vessels lost over the last two decades. Here’s the word; […]

Global insurance trends

Maybe Small Nuclear Reactors Could Be a Greener Maritime Fuel?

There have been nuclear powered submarines for military use since the 1960s, so perhaps it’s time that the maritime sector looked at changing from heavy oil consumption as the main means of powering international cargo […]

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NorthStandard Looks Back on Challenging 2024

The latest from NorthStandard, who have finished a challenging year for global marine insurance, reporting an increase in poolable tonnage and continuing progress towards meeting its strategic goals. Here are the details; Marine insurers worldwide […]

Global insurance trends

When It Comes to Commercial Shipping It’s Good to Have A Plan

The latest from the Swedish Club; Marine insurance specialist, The Swedish Club, has announced the launch of its Passage Plan+ Guide, an essential resource designed to support shipowners, operators, and navigational officers. Voyage/Passage planning is […]