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- June 20 2025
Further war rate adjustments expected amid intensifying Middle East conflict, Swedish Club warns
P&I club also anticipates increased focus on compliance-related issues in order to identify certain increased risk elements.
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- June 19 2025
Strait of Hormuz tanker collision highlights dark fleet dangers, but not seen as war event
Adalynn and Front Eagle collided on Tuesday in the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing tensions between Iran and Israel.
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- June 11 2025
‘No hope of recovery’: MSC Elsa 3 salvage efforts begin in India, but total loss expected
NorthStandard is understood to be the claims leader for the Liberian-flagged container ship that sank last month off the coast of India.
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- June 10 2025
Allianz Commercial appoints Hydor as MGA for APAC marine liability insurance
Hydor will quote and bind policies for all marine liability products, including property, handling equipment, hull and machinery, port craft and service boats.
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- May 14 2025
India approves 3 more Russian insurers to provide marine cover
Sberbank Insurance, Ugoria and ASTK have received approval to offer P&I coverage for tankers calling at Indian ports, according to Reuters.
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- April 28 2025
Skuld CEO calls for inclusive approach to secure level playing field for ship owners
Stale Hansen discusses India's P&I ambitions, following in China's wake, and the high-stakes challenges of growing dark fleet.
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- April 25 2025
4 more Russian insurers seek India’s nod to provide marine cover for crude tankers: reports
Sberbank Insurance, Ugoria, ASTK and Balance Insurance have sought approval to offer P&I coverage for tankers calling at Indian ports, according to Reuters and Bloomberg.
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- April 16 2025
Markel to buy P&I specialist MGA Meco
The MGA with presence in Shanghai, London and Dubai will integrate into the specialty (re)insurer but will continue to operate through its brands Charterers P&I Club, Transmarine and Aurora P&I.
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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 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 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 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 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
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 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.
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- February 11 2025
Maritime decarbonisation efforts need liability certainty to stay on course amid ‘pressing challenge’
NorthStandard's loss prevention director for decarbonisation Mark Smith calls for clarity in regulation and fuel, with decarbonising the world fleet on the agenda.
