Marine

Shipping tensions leap as Trump says Hormuz ceasefire is “over”

Shipping tensions leap as Trump says Hormuz ceasefire is “over”

“They’re liars, they’re cheats, they’re sick people” says President

Stephen Owens Jul 08, 2026
Markel International unifies four marine lines under new director

Markel International unifies four marine lines under new director

The move consolidates hull, MECO, marine and energy liabilities, and transport and logistics under a single leadership structure

Report: War-risk insurance braces for prolonged elevated premiums as Hormuz ceasefire buckles

Report: War-risk insurance braces for prolonged elevated premiums as Hormuz ceasefire buckles

Chubb, AIG and Berkshire Hathaway back $40 billion US reinsurance facility as Hormuz premiums hold near record highs

Strait of Hormuz crisis: Why the biggest opportunity in marine war insurance lies ahead

Strait of Hormuz crisis: Why the biggest opportunity in marine war insurance lies ahead

Discipline and selective underwriting may deliver long-term gains despite early losses

Strait of Hormuz signals new maritime order, Allianz warns

Strait of Hormuz signals new maritime order, Allianz warns

With US$125 billion in vessels stranded in the Gulf, geopolitics is now the top risk facing shipping and marine insurers

Iran's insurance gambit in the Strait of Hormuz is a claim waiting to happen

Iran's insurance gambit in the Strait of Hormuz is a claim waiting to happen

Tehran's newly created Persian Gulf Strait Authority is requiring all vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz to carry Iranian-approved insurance. Free for 60 days. Fees to follow.

The deal is signed. The war isn't over

The deal is signed. The war isn't over

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

Marina operators are turning to exclusive insurer deals for coverage

Marina operators are turning to exclusive insurer deals for coverage

The Suntex/NFP partnership is the second such deal in three months as marina insurance rates soften in buyers' favor

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

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

Despite the positive development, the path back to normality remains unclear

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Hidden risks in green energy: Insurance gaps in solar, batteries, and beyond

Renewables may be cleaner, but their end-of-life risks are creating new liabilities and coverage gaps.

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Agility, tech, and niche expertise will be differentiators, says TMPAA head

Beyond insurance: Rethinking risk for high net worth families

In 2026, protection for affluent families is less about buying more coverage and more about building resilience

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