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QBE flags marine loss exposure from extreme weather, tariff volatility and vessel fires in 2026

Marine insurers face heightened accumulation and cargo fire exposures as environmental and geopolitical risks intensify.

By

Vipal Durge

April 16, 2026

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4 min read

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