India weighs US$107.5m war risk pool for Strait of Hormuz shipments: report
March 20 2026 by Joana Nguyen
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Hong Kong marine war risk pool seeks local capacity retention to wean off overseas markets, secure hub status
- April 21
Alliance Risk Transfer's Charles Chow and Yan Jun tell InsuranceAsia News the Hong Kong marine war risk pool aims to keep premiums local, cut reliance on London, and secure global hub status.
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India approves marine insurance pool with US$1.4bn sovereign backing
- April 19
Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool will provide H&M, cargo, P&I, and war-risk cover for Indian-flagged or controlled vessels and voyages to or from India.
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Scope of war risk cover must be considered as claims expand beyond high-risk zones: London P&I Club
- April 17
Senior underwriter Ben McKeith says not enough owners are considering long-term war risk cover plans as part of their management strategy, as claims have increased in non-high risk zones, such as the Mediterranean and Black Sea.
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India firms up plans for GIC Re-led US$100m marine war risk pool
- April 13
Bharat Marine Pool will be led by state-owned reinsurer GIC Re and New India Assurance.
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