Asia is expected to drive 54% of the global rise in business insolvencies in 2026–2027, with the company forecasting APAC cases up 7% this year and 3% next year.
The vehicle will support business from the firm’s Portfolio Solutions team, which targets opportunities from its MS&AD network and Lloyd’s initiatives.
The facility, which aims to provide coverage of US$500m each for hull war and cargo war, will be backed by Lloyd's syndicates and will remain open to third-party capital.
The inclusion of three new Russian protection and indemnity insurers, alongside approval extensions for four others, comes amid continued disruption across global shipping routes.
Blue Zebra’s consolidation brings together four Envest-backed agencies under one operating model to streamline broker access and reduce market fragmentation.