UK government sanctions Maritime Mutual New Zealand over alleged Russia links
February 25 2026 by Mithun Varkey-
Marsh Risk bolsters Asia marine team with trio appointment
- July 20
Michael Walls, marine, cargo and logistics leader for Asia, confirms the appointments of Deborah Errappa, James Gargrave joining and Haroun Shadid.
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‘Substantial insurance support’ pivotal as 20,000 seafarers trapped in worsening Strait of Hormuz crisis
- July 7
Industry officials stress that repatriating trapped crew requires coordinated war-risk and P&I insurance arrangements, alongside security guarantees, to overcome the stalled evacuation.
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Lloyd’s launches Chubb-backed marine war risk consortium for Strait of Hormuz
- June 19
It will provide up to US$200m of capacity separately for hull and P&I risks, with an additional US$200m of dedicated cargo capacity.
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Korea P&I Club’s rating outlook revised as reinsurance enhancements reduce volatility: AM Best
- June 5
Rating agency has revised the outlook to stable from negative and affirmed the financial strength rating of B++ (Good) and the long‑term ICR of bbb+ (Good) of the club.
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Beazley | Clean marine: How aqua-innovators can ride the energy wave
Insurance is critical to clean marine progress, but new fuels bring risks traditional policies do not fully cover, presenting market players an opportunity to build new models.
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PartnerRe | Dementia the protection gap insurers can no longer ignore
Unlike acute illnesses, dementia creates a long tail of financial need and its impact extends well beyond patients.
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Sedgwick | Investing in people is shaping the future of loss adjusting in Asia
Sedgwick Asia says it is ready to meet the evolving challenges of Asia’s dynamic insurance markets.
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PartnerRe | Understanding ageing in APAC: why perception, planning and protection don’t always align
Ageing is shaping finances, family dynamics and insurance needs of the caregiving ecosystem, but current product propositions and underwriting frameworks are not keeping pace with protection needs, finds PartnerRe survey.