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Strait of Hormuz shipping is at near-total halt, JMIC says
A review of shipping signals have confirmed only two commercial...
London marine insurers still offering Middle East cover as War Risk rates rise: Gallagher
“Given the challenging maritime security environment, rates have...
Singapore general insurance premium rises by 6.3% to S$10.8 billion in 2024, Underwriting profit grows by 5.6% to S$642.31 million
“The general insurance sector is operating in an increasingly complex and fast-evolving risk environment. From climate-related disasters to rising medical costs and economic volatility, insurers today must navigate a rapidly changing landscape,” said Mr. Ronak Shah,...
Fidelis Partnership launches international casualty MGA Sevanta
Sevanta will focus on niche international specialty liability, writing business on both a primary and excess basis across a global portfolio Pine Walk Capital Limited, the specialist MGA platform and wholly owned subsidiary of The Fidelis Partnership, is pleased to...
AI buzz on earnings calls in Europe scaling new peaks, spread beyond technology-related sectors
Growing use of AI-enabled tools also meant that the machine-learning technology was mentioned repeatedly on analyst calls of companies in other sectors including recruitment, health care and telecommunications The chatter around artificial intelligence on earnings...
Heathrow airport reopens after blackout shutdown
The financial fallout from the day-long disruption may reach reach between $80 million and $100 million, factoring in costs related to accommodation, food and transportation, as well as broader operational impacts that include rerouting, schedule disruptions and...
AI turbocharging organized crime, EU Police agency warns
“Cybercrime is evolving into a digital arms race targeting governments, businesses and individuals. AI-driven attacks are becoming more precise and devastating,” said Europol’s Executive Director Catherine De Bolle The European Union’s law enforcement agency cautioned...
Fast descent warning triggered on Delta jet that went belly-up on landing in Toronto
The plane hit the runway at a 50% greater descent velocity than the rate its landing gear was designed to absorb, according to a preliminary report from the TSB, an independent transportation safety agency A safety warning system went off in a Delta Air Lines regional...
Heathrow Airport fire has significant but manageable financial and operational implications
The cost of the impact could total around 20 million pounds ($26 million) a day, said Paul Charles, a travel consultant, with no guarantee that Heathrow will reopen on Saturday given the vulnerability of the airport’s power supply For travel insurers, “this...
MS Amlin binds landmark Ukraine reinsurance facility
Under the scheme, MS Amlin has committed EUR 80 million in reinsurance capacity - rising to EUR 110 million - over five years to support war risk policies underwritten by three Ukrainian insurers: INGO, Colonnade, and UNIQA. The facility is backed by an EBRD...
Regulatory breaches emerge as top risk for Asian Boards, Willis & Clyde & Co survey
While the risk of data loss and cyber-attacks remains among the top three concerns in Asia, health and safety risks have dropped three places from being the top concern in 2024 to fourth on the list this year. A notable exclusion from the top risks is climate change,...
Huge fire closes UK’s Heathrow Airport, global flight schedules disrupted
"To maintain the safety of our passengers and colleagues, Heathrow will be closed until 23h59 on 21 March," Heathrow Airport said in a post on X, adding that passengers were advised not to travel to the airport. According to flight tracking website FlightRadar24, at...