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- March 31 2025
Time to shine a light on the dark fleet, with insurance cover – or the lack of – at the heart of the debate
Oil and gas exports are a key revenue source for Russia, but the sector has been subject to Western sanctions since 2014, leading to a surge in tankers that engage in activities to mask their location and identity.
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- March 28 2025
Lloyd’s coverholder Salt appoints Lee Maureen Santiago as marine underwriter
Sydney-based industry veteran previously worked at Allianz Marine and Transit Underwriting Agency for over 12 years.
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- March 28 2025
Iris Lee joins Howden as Asia marine team divisional director
Hong Kong-based Lee most recently spent just over a year with OneGlobal Broking, having previoulsy worked for over 10 years at Marsh.
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- March 26 2025
Japan P&I Club overall tonnage falls 3% during 2025 renewal
The club had announced a 7% premium hike in 2025 for owners’ and charterers’ entries.
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- March 26 2025
Any port in a storm: Trump’s US port fee threat rocks the boat, but what does it mean for insurers?
Proposed US$1.5m levy per port call for ships with Chinese ties adds a layer of complexity for shipowners, charterers, and cargo interests.
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- March 25 2025
Lloyd’s coverholder Salt promotes Iain Sharples to head of underwriting
He has been with the Australian MGA since April 2023, having previously worked at Zurich Financial Services Australia and Thomas Miller.
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- March 20 2025
Steamship Mutual elevates Jamie Taylor as APAC managing director
Singapore-based Taylor, who was CEO of the Singapore branch prior to the move, spent over 17 years with the P&I Club.
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- March 20 2025
Lockton strengthens marine, energy team in Singapore with Howden hire
Cindy Khoo, who joins the broker as head of business development for marine and energy, will report to Asia head of marine Sung Wook Han.
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- March 13 2025
Exclusive: London P&I Club to dock in Shanghai, sail on Asian wave amid difficult-to-navigate geopolitical storm
Club also saw new tonnage increase in other APAC countries, such as South Korea, Vietnam, and Indonesia during last month's renewals.
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- March 11 2025
Willis hires Takashi Kato as head of marine for Japan
Tokio Marine veteran has over 20 years of experience in marine insurance.
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- March 10 2025
Japan P&I confirms key personnel changes amid latest reshuffle
Koji Shikada takes on extended roles as deputy head of underwriting units and general manager of Tokyo underwriting department I, effective from April 1.
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- March 6 2025
BHSI taps Adrian Burmeister for inland marine underwriting role in New Zealand
Auckland-based Burmeister will focus on mobile plant and machinery specialist underwriting.
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- March 5 2025
‘Any dollar trade could be risky’: sanction complications remain for insurers even as Trump mulls easing curbs
NorthStandard's head of external affairs Mike Salthouse discusses the impact of sanctions, the rise of shadow fleets, and the complexities of insuring maritime operations amid evolving geopolitical tensions.
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- February 26 2025
Insurance Authority welcomes ILS pilot grant scheme extension in Hong Kong budget
Government extends scheme for insurance-linked securities (ILS) for three years, following 'favourable' response, Financial Secretary Paul Chan says.
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- February 26 2025
Skuld grows mutual P&I GT by 6% during renewal despite ‘turbulent times’
The club's mutual P&I tonnage for the 2025/26 policy year stands at 122 million gross tonnage (GT).
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- February 26 2025
Markel continues marine expansion with Singapore hull, war lead hire
Galvin Hu, who will report to head of Singapore Wanshi Lin, will be responsible for spearheading the specialty carrier's underwriting strategy in APAC.
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- February 25 2025
West P&I, London P&I record strong renewal growth amid market challenges
West P&I achieves mutual tonnage increase to 110 million gross tonnes (GT), while London P&I records 12% rise to 49.3 million GT.
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- February 21 2025
P&I clubs report tonnage growth during renewals despite industry turbulence
Gard, UK P&I and NorthStandard announced successful completion of the 2025 renewal after marine insurers worldwide saw a rise in the number of large claims.
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- February 20 2025
Underwriting performance of P&I clubs likely to fall in FY25: AM Best
P&I clubs are likely to seek further price improvements in the February 2025 renewal, making it the sixth consecutive year of general increases.
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- February 19 2025
P&I renewals ‘softer than anticipated’ despite claims, geopolitical pressures
Clubs are seeing moderate rate increases while terms and conditions remain stable, but expect strong growth driven by Asia.
