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Lloyd's Market Association moves to end cover for ships paying Iran's Hormuz transit toll
July 24 2026
New model wording excludes cover for transit-related payments and ends cover for the vessel where such a payment breaches sanctions or terrorism law.
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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.
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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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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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ARPC appoints Cameron Hick as chief underwriting officer
June 19 2026
He will succeed current CUO Michael Pennell, who is set to retire in November.
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Lloyd’s Market Association warns Hormuz shipping recovery hinges on greater clarity
June 18 2026
LMA outlined operational, regulatory and safety hurdles that must be addressed before vessels can safely return to Hormuz transit.
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Some insurers ease Hormuz rates on US-Iran deal hopes, but pre-war pricing hinges on stability
June 17 2026
Early cuts of up to 40% have surfaced, though pricing stays patchy and a history of broken ceasefires leaves many insurers reluctant to move fast.
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India's marine insurance pool cuts war-risk premiums by up to 48% amid self-reliance push
June 9 2026
With more than 80 marine war-risk policies issued since its May launch, India is advancing plans to build a domestic protection and indemnity (P&I) framework.
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Specialty lines under extreme stress as Hormuz crisis tests reinsurance resilience — Howden Re
May 29 2026
A surge in claims and premiums across marine and war-related insurance is testing specialty markets, while reinsurers hold steady on capacity.
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Middle East conflict losses ‘manageable’ for specialty P&C insurers – Morningstar
May 29 2026
Demand is rising for political risk, trade credit and energy cover, while a prolonged Hormuz disruption could still push up losses.
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