Marine & Cargo

Lockton taps Alberto Ferriolo as Asia marine and transportation growth leader

July 3 2026

He joins from Miller, bringing over nine years of experience in cargo insurance, logistics and commodity trade.

Markel appoints Sjoerd Blomsma into newly created marine risk engineer role in Singapore

July 2 2026

Reporting to Wanshi Lin, the qualified marine engineer will provide engineering-led insights to underwriting and claims teams across the region.

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Howden targets off-contract healthcare gap with new cover for seafarers and families

July 1 2026

The product offers hospitalisation cover as a base product and is designed for shipping companies to purchase on behalf of seafarers.

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IUMI sees path to Hormuz stability after Iran-US deal

June 25 2026

IUMI emphasised the importance of ensuring safe and orderly vessel movements as shipping routes stabilise.

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PSC acquires MA Insurance Brokers to grow transport capability

June 25 2026

Operations of the combined entity will be led by Barry Mathison and Mariann Illyes.

India's GI premiums grow 9% in May as fire weakness persists

June 25 2026

A fifth straight decline in fire premiums was offset by growth in health and motor, alongside sharp gains in aviation, marine and personal accident.

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Geopolitics reshapes maritime risk as shipping enters ‘new equilibrium’ – Allianz

June 24 2026

Geopolitical disruption is increasing volatility in marine risk, despite a year-on-year decline in shipping incident

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India moves closer to domestic P&I club as IFSCA consults on framework

June 24 2026

The draft outlines a new regime to support marine liability insurance and mutual structures in the IFSC.

QBE taps Callum O'Brien as head of P&I for Asia

June 22 2026

He moves to the business after over a decade with NorthStandard.

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Chubb-led consortium launches in Lloyd's market with US$400m for Hormuz war risk

June 19 2026

The facility offers up to US$200m each for hull and P&I risks, alongside US$200m of dedicated cargo cover, as the market responds to the planned phased reopening of the waterway.

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