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                                - July 20 2018
 Shipping losses in Asia buck global trends, continue to riseIncidents in the South China, Indochina, Indonesia and Philippine maritime region rose by 25% in the past year. 
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                                - April 20 2018
 Markel expands Singapore marine underwriting teamLin Wanshi joins as assistant marine underwriter from Marsh. 
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                                - February 8 2018
 XL Catlin names new global hull headMike MacColl takes over the position from Mike Talbot, who is retiring after a career spanning 50 years. 
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                                - January 19 2018
 Counting the cost of Iranian tanker spillInsurers are preparing to pay claims on the Sanchi, which sank last weekend after burning for eight days. 
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                                - November 28 2017
 Autonomous ships may be uninsurableMarine executives around the world have expressed concern that insurance may not be available for unmanned ships. 
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                                - November 21 2017
 New shipowners’ insurance launched in Hong KongThe Hong Kong China War Risk Syndicate covers marine hulls for acts of war, piracy and other potential dangers. 
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                                - November 9 2017
 Starr remains committed to Singapore marketThe reassurance comes after decision to stop underwriting new business through its Lloyds Syndicate 1919. 
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                                - November 7 2017
 Zurich makes new property and energy appointmentsThe insurer continues to expand its commercial insurance hub in Singapore with new senior regional appointments. 
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                                - September 14 2017
 Singapore bond issuers urged to take up insuranceSuch policies would pay for the costs of calling for meetings and legal and financial advisory fees. 
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                                - September 7 2017
 Blockchain platform launched for marine sectorEY and Guardtime have launched the world’s first blockchain platform for the marine insurance sector. 
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                                - August 25 2017
 Troubled watersMore than a quarter of shipping losses during 2016 occurred in the Asian maritime region. 
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                                - July 24 2017
 Great American boosts Singapore managementThe company has hired three new senior executives, according to a statement. 
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                                - April 27 2017
 Lloyd’s collaborates with marine groups in SingaporeThe collaboration aims to enhance understanding of the insurance sector in marine industry. 
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                                - January 25 2017
 New ILO rules make seafarers’ insurance mandatoryShip owners are now required to have insurance to cover claims for death or long-term disability. 
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                                - September 21 2016
 Global marine insurance premiums downGlobal underwriting premiums dropped 10.5% in 2015 to US$29.9 billion, says marine insurance union. 
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                                - September 6 2016
 Chubb launches marine service solutions in ChinaThe launch is anchored on meeting the needs of importers, exporters and transport operators. 
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                                - June 16 2016
 Aspen offers piracy cover for South-East AsiaAn increase in the number of incidents has prompted the launch of piracy and marine hijack cover tailored for the region. 
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                                - May 13 2016
 Tokio Marine raises stake in Vietnamese JVThe Japanese insurer is raising its stake in Bao Viet Tokio Marine Insurance to 51% from 49%. 
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                                - April 11 2016
 One Belt One Road spurs marine insurance demandZurich has predicted a rise in demand after the initiative raises the number of overseas projects. 
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                                - February 8 2016
 Group says insured losses in Tianjin blast likely to near US$6bnInternational Union of Marine Insurers (IUMI) sees losses as largest in marine history. 
