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Global cat insured losses from natural and man-made catastrophes fell 40% to $ 56 bn in 2018: Swiss Re

Climate change is leading to more frequent and more severe secondary peril events, which manifest in different ways: more local flooding, torrential rains,prolonged drought, severe wildfires and other extreme weather events. Together, secondary perils are estimated to comprise more than 50% of this year’s global insured losses from natural catastrophes, demonstrating once again the very significant impact these events can inflict on societies.

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Pirates attack oil tanker in West Africa, kidnapping another crew

About 82% of crew kidnappings globally take place in the Gulf of Guinea, according to the IMB. The region remains a hotspot despite a worldwide decline in piracy in the first nine months of the year, compared with the same period in 2018. Passing ships have been advised to stay at least 200 nautical miles from the Gulf’s coast and preferably 250 nautical miles away, the Bureau said Monday.

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Royal Caribbean cruises faces potential liability for New Zealand volcano deaths

Cruise ship passengers were among the tourists on White Island on Monday when it erupted. While no lawsuits have yet been filed, legal experts said they expected action in U.S courts by injured passengers and families of those who died.There were 47 people on the island at the time. Eight have been officially declared dead and more than 20 are being treated for severe burns

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