US-Israeli strikes on Iran force marine war market repricing amid elevated geopolitical risks: Aon’s Stephen Rudman
March 2 2026 by Mithun Varkey
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QBE to take full control of Indian non-life JV Raheja QBE in US$35.5m deal
- March 2
Australian carrier will buy out the 51% shareholding from its Indian partner Prism Johnson, terminating an 18-year-old partnership.
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Marcus Portbury replaces retiring Marc Breuil as BHSI’s Asia, Middle East president
- March 2
Portbury will also assume Breuil's role as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance's (BHSI) Hong Kong branch.
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War risk insurers cancel covers, raise prices for ships in Gulf and Strait of Hormuz: report
- March 1
Insurance rates could rise by as much as 50% following Iran's retaliatory stirkes against US-Israel, meanwhile, cargo war-risk insurers are also preparing to issue cancellation notices on Monday.
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ICICI Lombard rating outlook revised to positive on strong balance sheet fundamentals: AM Best
- March 1
Indian insurer’s balance sheet strength is expected to continue improving over the near to medium term, supported by robust capital generation and sound capital management, the rating agency said.
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QBE | Elevating customer experience, humanising claims: QBE Asia’s ‘Solutions in a Box’
Vastly improving turnaround times and personalising service delivery, QBE Asia’s award-winning, end-to-end bundled claims solutions is a game-changer for the insurance industry.
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Beazley | What does cyber protection look like from day 1 to day 600 and beyond?
Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT concern, but a governance issue that belongs on the boardroom agenda.
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Sedgwick | Preparing for the next storm
Insurance industry needs to recalibrate, invest in innovation and strengthen systems, talent and data practices.
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Peak Re | From climate modelling to market opportunity: Forging a new clarity on Southeast Asia’s climate risk
Southeast Asia's protection gap: a crisis of clarity, not just capital
