Beirut’s hull, cargo and port losses within US$250m: GC
August 11 2020 by Andrew Tjaardstra
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Riyadh attacks test aviation insurers’ appetite for Middle East risk
- October 19
Insurers weigh continued support for aviation clients against escalating war risks after Houthi attacks on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport destroy six aircraft and threaten Saudi airspace.
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Singapore-flagged container vessel sunk in Strait of Hormuz ‘matter for war risk underwriters’, West says
- October 15
GFS Pride was struck by an unknown projectile, although all 21 crew members were safely evacuated and no injuries have been reported, according to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore.
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Marine war risk challenges require central solution as mounting losses expose claims gaps: Markel
- October 2
Head of claims for Asia Bo Yu tells InsuranceAsia News that the 98 vessels that have been attacked in the Strait of Hormuz since February are driving calls for greater collaboration between hull insurers and P&I clubs.
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Africa Specialty Risks eyes expansion following Vitruvian Partners strategic investment
- September 24
Reinsurer has targeted expansion beyond Africa and the Middle East, including in India and Southeast Asia.
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Beazley | Navigating geopolitical risks at sea
Maritime shipping faces growing geopolitical threats—missiles, drones, GPS interference, and cyber sabotage—requiring better intelligence, crew welfare, and resilience measures.
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Zurich | Why resilience will define the winners of Asia’s clean energy transition
Planning for future conditions from the outset can improve operational reliability, reduce potential disruption and protect long-term asset value.
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Sedgwick | Captives in Asia: From Niche Solution to Strategic Risk Platform
Captive insurance has evolved from niche tool to strategic risk infrastructure in Asia, with connected claims data seen as key to unlocking its full value.
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BlackRock | Rethink the rules: how TAA and ETFs are reshaping portfolio construction
BlackRock's Daniel Caderas and MSCI's Raman Aylur Subramanian explain why tactical asset allocation (TAA) and exchange-traded funds (ETF) have become essential as global markets fragment and static allocations lose their reliability.
