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Thursday, January 1, 2026

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Marine & Cargo

Latest insight

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QBE Malaysia appoints Denise Ng as country lead for marine
SALT promotes Soumika Mata to Marine Underwriter
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IUMI Singapore 2025

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People moves

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Key stories

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    2025: Year in Review
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    TMK signals Asia Pac growth in cyber property, marine hull
  • asia-pacific-marine-insurers-eye-quad-play-new-manufacturing-hubs-green-energy-digitalisation-and-japan
    Asia Pacific marine insurers eye triple play: new manufacturing hubs, green energy, and Japan 
  • data-and-dialogue-vital-as-geopolitical-risks-intensify
    Data and dialogue vital as geopolitical risks intensify | Swiss Re
  • apac-marine-insurance-soft-cycle-to-persist-until-2027-despite-geopolitical-risks-tariffs
    APAC marine insurance soft cycle to persist until 2027 despite geopolitical risks, tariffs
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(Re)in Focus

“APAC will also likely be the largest area for organic growth for most Clubs once vessel costs start coming down as many of the larger owners in the region are seemingly cash rich and ready to invest.”

James Gargrave
James GargraveP&I Director at Latitude Brokers

Editor's choice

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Analysis
Asia drives global cargo insurance growth but trade fragmentation reshapes risk landscape
Asian markets generated 60% of worldwide cargo insurance growth last year, but a new economic order is emerging in the region's shipping industry.
Singapore primary insurers see 30% rise in onshore claims as offshore profits climb in Q2
Marine hull premiums rose by double digits across both onshore and offshore business, with offshore underwriting profits seeing a 167% rise, as claims fell.
Multifold impacts from tariffs, trade barriers dominate IUMI discussions
Rising volatility in global trade and disruptions have led to risks that are hard to mitigate, said experts at IUMI.
IUMI 2025: dark fleet risks continue to grow amid sanctions and tariff pressures
S&P Global data reveals a surge in newly established shipping firms with hidden ownership structures.
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Data and Data Journalism
Australian general insurers post robust Q3 2025 on higher premiums, softer claims
Industry-wide insurance service results jumped 27% YoY, supported by claims stabilisation and fast premium growth across cyber, mortgage, marine, aviation, and consumer credit.
China anchors APAC’s global marine insurance leadership in 2024: IUMI
China captured the largest share of global cargo premiums and the second-largest in hull, lifting Asia-Pacific’s combined marine premiums to nearly one-third of the global total.
Data and dialogue vital as geopolitical risks intensify | Swiss Re
(Re)insurers need to combine their strengths, use better data, and shift beyond traditional protection roles to focus on anticipating and preventing risks, says Swiss Re’s Victor Kuk. 
P&I clubs face mixed outlook for 2026 as underwriting pressures, crew shortages top concerns: Marsh
Most clubs have generally managed recent technical losses due to strong investment income and high surplus funds, Marsh noted.
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