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Middle East Crisis:Global Marine re/insurers issue notices of cancellation(NOC) under standard 7-day war clauses
Additional premiums for vessels transiting high-risk waters are...
Rising tensions in Middle East may impact trade, push up freight, insurance costs
``The disruption in the Strait of Hormuz threatens a major share of...
Marsh appoints Andrea Bono as CEO of India, Middle East, and Africa
Andrea Bono, CEO=designate, India, Middle East, and Africa (IMEA), Marsh McLennan Bono will report to Flavio Piccolomini, CEO, Marsh McLennan, International, and will be based in Dubai FROM Jan 2026.All the CEOs from IMEA regions including Sajay Kedia, who is heading...
Hurricane Melissa to trigger Jamaican Cat Bond, reinsurance losses
Hurricane Melissa will trigger the $150 million, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) Capital-at-Risk (CAR) Jamaica 2024 parametric catastrophe (cat) bond. New York: Fitch Ratings expects minimal disruption to the global (re)insurance sector...
Allianz Trade extends geographical footprint to new location Vietnam
Despite potentially facing higher US tariffs than its ASEAN peers, Vietnam's strengthening position in global trade and global supply chains is expected to continue to underpin broader economic growth in the medium-term, fuelled by exports (especially in the...
Jamaica’s insured losses from Hurricane Melissa likely to fall on reinsurers:AM Best
In its Best’s Commentary, “Jamaica's Insured Losses From Hurricane Melissa Likely to Fall to Reinsurers,” AM Best notes thatinsurance penetration in Jamaica is low as only a small portion of property is insured on the island, which will limit insured losses. OLDWICK,...
Starr to acquire IQUW group, set to become ninth-largest agency operating at Lloyd’s
Outside of the Lloyd’s market, Starr writes commercial non-life insurance globally, with coverage in over 170 countries across 6 continents. Following completion of the transaction, Peter Bilsby, IQUW Group’s chief executive officer, will lead Starr’s international...
Catastrophe bond investors brace for Jamaica payout
Depending on exactly where Melissa hits Jamaica, total losses may range from $5 billion to $16 billion, according to Chuck Watson, a disaster modeler with Enki Research. Investors in a catastrophe bond tied to Jamaica look set to experience a trigger event as...
JBA Risk Management to set up India operation, to meet growing demand for flood intelligence
India’s banking sector is increasingly recognising the impact of climate-related risks - particularly flood - as a major contributor to non-performing assets. A host of planned transformative infrastructure projects for example will also need comprehensive feasibility...
Category 5 storm Hurricane Melissa threatens to bring widespread destruction to Jamaica
Jamaica’s losses will range between $5 billion to $16 billion, depending on the exact track across the island, said Chuck Watson, a disaster modeler with Enki Research. There will likely be another $5 billion of losses in Cuba. From there, the storm is forecast to...
LM Re appoints Andrew Aldwinckle as International Casualty Chief Underwriting Officer
Liberty Mutual Reinsurance (LM Re), part of Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, has appointed Andrew Aldwinckle as International Casualty Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO), effective 1 February 2026. Based in London, Aldwinckle will oversee LM Re’s international casualty...
MS Amlin signs multi-year deal for CyberCube Solutions to support cyber growth strategy
Chris Methven, Chief Growth Officer at CyberCube, said,``Our analytics are designed to help (re)insurers like MS Amlin navigate a rapidly evolving threat landscape and make confident, data-informed decisions. This collaboration reflects the growing demand for...