Marine

When the claims experts are gone, who handles the next Gulf war?

Geopolitical tension demand is surging at the worst possible moment for London's specialist claims as experience is falling away and not being replaced

Bryony Garlick Jun 24, 2026

“It’s Madness” – Shock Iranian announcement upends marine insurance

Strait of Hormuz is a claim waiting to happen

The deal is signed. The war isn't over

What the US-Iran MOU means for war-risk insurance

Lloyd's moves to redefine war as grey-zone conflict exposes gaps in century-old exclusions

Lloyd's considers an independent panel to rule on acts of war - but whether such rulings would hold in US courts is already being questioned

Peace deal won't quickly unwind London's Hormuz war risk premium

For London market underwriters, a diplomatic signature is only the first of many steps before war risk premiums return to anything resembling normal

Hormuz reopening may not bring immediate relief as marine insurers keep guard up

The agreement marks a positive step, but the path back to normality remains unclear

Houthis declare Red Sea blockade - and insurers face a two-front crisis

New hit threatens to lock down the arteries of global trade - and leave marine underwriters staring at an unprecedented double exposure

TT Club urges structured approach as ports grapple with ships in distress

The Stena Immaculate collision and a surge in EV cargo fires raise the stakes for UK port operators and their insurers

Marine risks are outpacing traditional underwriting models

From lithium-ion propulsion and foiling vessels to cyber threats and environmental liabilities, marine insurers are being forced to assess risks with limited historical precedent