Marine & Cargo

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India’s marine insurance pool gets its first claim after drone attack in Black Sea — Report

July 20 2026

The government-backed scheme, launched in May, faces its first real-world test.

Angus Cheung, promoted to lead hull and liability at QBE North Asia.

QBE promotes Angus Cheung to lead hull and liability in North Asia

July 17 2026

Cheung, who has spent nine years at QBE, takes on a wider remit across Greater China, Vietnam and Japan.

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ICICI Lombard's combined ratio worsens to 107.2% on fire losses, motor TP reserve hit in Q1

July 16 2026

A higher combined ratio and weaker investment income contributed to a 46% decline in quarterly profit.

Vincent Wang, marine risk engineer, with ships in the background.

Markel appoints Shanghai-based marine risk engineer to build out Greater China capabilities

July 16 2026

Vincent Wang brings over 16 years of marine experience to the role.

Anouk Sireude, new head of marine at AIG, in front of a port with cargo ships.

AIG promotes Anouk Sireude to head of marine, Pacific

July 16 2026

Sireude joined the business two years ago and now takes on responsibility for both inland and ocean marine across Australia and New Zealand.

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Starr taps Sparks Lai as head of marine business development for North Asia

July 16 2026

He joins from Generali Global Corporate & Commercial, where he most recently served as business development manager for marine.

Large cargo ship navigating the Strait of Hormuz with containers onboard.

Hormuz war-risk rates climb again after brief easing in June

July 15 2026

Renewed strikes on vessels have lifted Hormuz war-risk rates to around 2% to 4% of hull value, though they remain below March's highs.

QBE names James Lo as Hong Kong cargo and marine underwriting lead

July 14 2026

He joins from HDI Global and brings over 18 years' experience to the role.

Markel appoints Sarika Gadekar to strengthen India marine claims capability

July 13 2026

Gadekar takes up a claims adjuster role in Mumbai, part of Markel's push to strengthen its presence in one of Asia's most important growth markets.

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Japan general insurers' underwriting performance improves as fire claims fall in FY2025

July 13 2026

Fire insurance led Japan's non-life market improvement in FY2025, as claims fell sharply despite continued premium growth across major commercial lines.

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