Geopolitical

Lord Sedwill urges insurers to better understand supply chain risks amid rising geopolitical tensions

June 27 2024

“If you're thinking about the companies you insure... do [they] really understand their supply chains?" asked Lord Sedwill at Marsh's Rising Professionals’ Global Forum.

Houthi expansion into Indian Ocean unsettles APAC underwriters

June 12 2024

With rebels claiming more attacks outside designated warzone, APAC's marine insurers wait to see how London market responds.

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ARPC warns about Australia's cyber terrorism insurance gap

May 8 2024

Exclusion of physical damage from cyber terrorism exposes businesses and has potential for (re)insurance industry backlash.

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IAG, Singlife join UN-backed 'Forum for Insurance Transition to Net Zero' as founding members

April 25 2024

FIT launches with 19 founding members plus a team of legal experts to help navigate antitrust and legal concerns that plagued its predecessor.

2024 global elections stir concern among Singaporean business leaders: Beazley

April 25 2024

2024 Geopolitical Risk Snapshot reveals 82% of Singaporean business leaders fear global elections will impact their ability to trade internationally.

Insurance industry calls for Beijing engagement to help curb Red Sea attacks

February 15 2024

China and Hong Kong may be enjoying preferential insurance pricing, but supply chain risk is still a danger.

Skuld issues notice of cancellation for Red Sea War Risk cover

February 14 2024

Skuld announces cancellation of certain war risks after it received notice of cancellations from reinsurers.

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Chinese vessels gain access to reduced Red Sea rates amid Houthi strikes - report

February 8 2024

Chinese ships are benefiting from lower rates amid targeted Houthi attacks on Western vessels.

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Singapore cargo underwriters prepare to cancel Red Sea war risk cover

January 16 2024

Cargo carriers' wait-and-see approach has been pushed to the limit and are poised to go the way of hull insurers by issuing cancellation notices.

2024 Outlook

January 10 2024

Cyber risks and AI will be in focus for (re)insurers in 2024 as the industry looks forward to 12 months of interest rate and regulatory stability.

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