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- March 30 2026
Iran conflict imposes ‘squeeze’ on Asian PVT covers
Iran conflict has sparked a hardening of political violence and terrorism (PVT) insurance rates in Asia and a spike in demand for coverage, according to brokers and underwriters.
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- March 27 2026
Opinion: Will Asia be the ultimate beneficiary of Donald Trump’s Gulf maritime reinsurance plan?
Chubb has outlined the structure of the US$20bn facility, but owners may instead opt to bypass the Strait of Hormuz altogether.
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- March 25 2026
‘This isn’t Beirut, I’m staying put’: specialty (re)insurance market toughing it out in Dubai as economy suffers
Expansion plans for Dubai International Financial Centre knocked back as regional war intensifies.
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- March 24 2026
‘This is not accurate’: LMA insists lack of war insurance cover not reason for limited Strait of Hormuz activity
US President Donald Trump extends his deadline for Iran to reopen the key waterway, saying the US would hold off on power plant strikes for five days.
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- March 24 2026
Energy clients voice disquiet over change of cover for non-exposed Middle East territories
Global P&C insurer Chubb has outlined the structure and scope of the maritime insurance facility created in partnership with the US government, but attacks on oil and gas facilities have added to global tensions.
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- March 22 2026
Chubb reveals plans for US$20bn Strait of Hormuz reinsurance coverage
Initiative is a public-private partnership between the International Development Finance Corporation, Chubb and other name-brand American insurance companies that will act as reinsurers.
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- March 20 2026
India weighs US$107.5m war risk pool for Strait of Hormuz shipments: report
Facility would be feasible only after the route through the Strait of Hormuz opens up, a government official told the Economic Times.
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- March 19 2026
Insurers brace for fallout as Iran conflict ‘not a single-line issue’
Industry expects the ripple effects of the conflict to drive disruption-related losses, rather than physical damage.
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- March 19 2026
Strait of Hormuz hull, cargo headline rates jump 400%+ as war risk pricing remains ‘highly volatile’
Large operators with strong commercial leverage and effective broker support can reduce premiums substantially through mechanisms such as no-claims bonuses, brokers and underwriters told InsuranceAsia News.
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- March 18 2026
Drone strike on Dubai airport puts 119 aircraft worth US$12bn at risk: Russell
Flight cancellations, some lasting till June, highlight that aviation sector is on the front line of the conflict in the Middle East, according to the specialty risk intelligence specialist.
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- March 18 2026
India steps up efforts to create P&I club amid escalating Iran conflict: reports
Shipping ministry has held discussions with the Department of Financial Services on starting a homegrown club.
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- March 13 2026
Opinion: Russian marine insurers in India look increasingly secure after US oil waiver
A brief sanctions reprieve and India’s interim extension to Russian insurers help sustain marine cover for Russian oil shipments, preserving trade flows between the two countries.
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- March 12 2026
Iran conflict heightens specialty insurance tail risks: Moody’s
Beyond marine and aviation, PVT and SRCC coverage carries uncertainty, but insurers are enjoying strong demand and rate hikes, the rating agency said.
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- March 12 2026
Questions mount over Trump’s touted US$20bn war facility for Gulf shipping
The extent of involvement from the international marine (re)insurance market is also unclear, given that the US agency said it will work ‘with preferred American insurance partners’.
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- March 8 2026
US DFC unveils US$20bn maritime reinsurance facility for Gulf trade
US International Development Finance Corporation, along with American insurers, will offer revolving cover with a focus on hull and machinery and cargo to start.
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- March 6 2026
War cover for Gulf and Red Sea available on single-voyage basis amid fluid risks: IUMI
In the current fast-paced situation, insurers will regularly re-examine their ability and willingness to provide that provide cover.
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- March 4 2026
Iran conflict puts US$3.5bn in insurance liabilities at risk across MENA: Russell
Specialty risk intelligence firm estimates liabilities of US$1.9bn for finance, insurance and real estate, and US$1.6bn for manufacturing.
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- March 4 2026
Donald Trump pledges insurance for vessels in Strait of Hormuz
US International Development Finance Corporation would offer insurance 'at a very reasonable price' to help ensure the flow of energy and other commercial trade, US president says.
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- March 4 2026
Legal precedent raises stakes for aviation war insurers as Iran conflict grounds fleets
Aviation war market faces a flurry of policy cancellations and reinstatements this week, with rates expected to surge by triple digits.
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- March 3 2026
Warning of 50% spike in marine war risk premiums as Iran conflict intensifies
With US$500bn in energy trade at a standstill, proportionality and caution are the watchwords for the marine market as it braces for a prolonged crisis.
