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US renews sanctions waiver for purchase of Russian oil
Earlier, the US had granted an exemption from sanctions to India...
Iran says Hormuz ‘completely open’ for duration of ceasefire,Shipping companies remain cautiously
“In line with the ceasefire in Lebanon, the passage for all...
Global Cat Report:Q1 of 2026 records $37 bn of economic losses and $20 billion of insured losses
The report highlights Q1 economic losses of at least $37 billion (Q1 2025: $113 billion) –the lowest since 2015 and 43 percent below the 21st century Q1 average – and insured losses of more than $20 billion, six percent higher than the 21st century average. Flooding...
Beazley launches a new Marine War consortium,to provide $1 billion of Lloyd’s capacity
Adrian Cox, CEO at Beazley, said,“I’m proud that the Marine market, in which we are a leader, continues to play a vital role in maintaining continuity of trade amidst ongoing conflict.'' Patrick Tiernan, CEO at Lloyd’s, said,“I welcome the launch of this timely and...
Global GDP to rise by USD 56 trillion in next 5 years driven by AI, quantum computing and other technologies: WEF
The report flagged several risks that could act as headwinds, including rising debt levels, societal polarisation, and the impact of climate change New Delhi:The global economy is expected to expand significantly over the next five years, with global GDP projected to...
Energy Insurance:Globally downstream market saw gross losses of $6.8 billion in 2025
In Asia, the upstream market also remains decisively buyer-friendly, underpinned by another year of benign loss experience and insurers’ view of Asia as a core growth region. The lack of major upstream energy losses through 2025 has reinforced the region’s status as...
Aon appoints Jeff Alpaugh as its chief commercial officer, Risk Capital
“Demand for integrated Risk Capital capabilities continues to grow as organizations navigate more uncertainty and higher‑stakes capital decisions'' Jeff Alpaugh, chief commercial officer, Risk Capital, Aon DUBLIN:Global re/insurance broker Aon plc appointed of Jeff...
US rules out renewal of exemption from sanctions on Russian Iranian oil
On March 5, the US issued a 30-day sanctions waiver to India, permitting it to buy Russian oil despite sanctions imposed over the Ukraine war. “We will not be renewing the general license on Russian oil, and we will not be renewing the general license on Iranian oil....
Iran offers proposal allowing ships to exit Oman side of Hormuz free of attack, source says
Hundreds of tankers and other ships and 20,000 seafarers have been stuck inside the Gulf since the war began on February 28. A two-week ceasefire came into effect on April 8 and U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the war was close to over, but control...
Polo Managing Agency supports launch of Syndicate 2047
Syndicate 2047 began underwriting on 1 April 2026 and is the first Lloyd’s syndicate established in GIFT City, India’s international financial centre, marking a significant milestone for the market. London: Polo Managing Agency (PMA), part of PoloWorks, a Marco...
Trump says Iran war ‘close to over’; Pakistan army chief arrives in Tehran to mediate
U.S. President Donald Trump "I think it’s close to over, yeah. I mean I view it as very close to over," Trump said in an interview on Fox Business Network conducted Tuesday and broadcast Wednesday. DUBAI/WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump said the war he...
Data centre coverage could reach $10 billion in premiums in 2026:S&P
As individual projects keep growing in size, they may eventually represent as much as $30 billion in insurable value. Today, the largest infrastructure projects typically require coverage for as much as $10 billion, according to S&P. Soaring demand for insurance...