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- January 17 2020
Singapore Strait robbery incidents hit four-year high
The increase in activity shows the challenges of risk management in the marine market.
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- December 11 2019
Hong Kong closer to tax cuts for marine and specialty risks
The legislation, if passed, will fulfill promises made in recent budget announcements.
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- November 8 2019
MS Amlin to close HK unit and integrate with MSIG
Several underwriters will move to MSIG Hong Kong.
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- October 23 2019
China online marine platform backed by major players
The platform is a joint initiative by the Shanghai Insurance Exchange and Chinese insurers.
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- October 16 2019
Claimed attack on Iranian tanker to raise war risk rates
The latest incident in the Middle East will drive rates up further.
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- September 18 2019
Commoditisation of cargo adding to losses: IUMI
Some players are now exiting after entry barriers lowered, says the International Union of Marine Insurance.
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- September 5 2019
RKH Specialty rebrands FP Marine
The specialty broker has also made a series of hires over the past few months.
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- September 2 2019
ArgoGlobal’s Syndicate 1200 exits Asia and hull risks
The Lloyd's specialty player has decided to take action after "unsustainable" combined ratios.
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- July 26 2019
Piracy increases in the Singapore Strait
Overall piracy incidents are down in the first six months of the year.
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- June 17 2019
Persian Gulf marine war risk premiums soar
An increase in attacks and uncertainty has caused the cost of cover to rise and shipowners to worry.
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- June 6 2019
Too big to sail
The insurance market has not kept pace with the growing size of containerships.
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- June 5 2019
Asia-Pacific marine losses declined in 2018
2018 was a quieter year for shipping incidents in the region but the overall trend is up says Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty.
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- June 4 2019
China Taiping takes Australia footprint with Lion deal
The cargo underwriting facility is the Hong Kong listed insurer's first deal in Australia.
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- May 23 2019
EY’s blockchain platform links with Zhuhai Port
Blockchain initiative to spur innovation in the Greater Bay Area.
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- May 17 2019
Marine premiums in spotlight after Gulf attack
A review is underway across the global marine market following the unexpected incident.
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- March 4 2019
Berkley Asia swoops for Canopius marine underwriter
Quek Keng Seng will bolster Berkley's Singapore team.
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- March 1 2019
Hong Kong boosts marine and specialty lines
Hong Kong's financial secretary set forward several market initiatives this week.
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- November 30 2018
Franzman to swap JLT Re for RKH Specialty
FP Marine to be brought closer to RKH Specialty to grow its marine book in the region.
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- September 19 2018
Marine premiums rise 2% globally
Despite the increase, there is an increasing mismatch between income levels and covered risk.
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- August 31 2018
Hong Kong’s insurance handout
The government will offer tax incentives for the industry as it bids to establish the city as a regional hub.
