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Specialty lines under extreme stress as Hormuz crisis tests reinsurance resilience — Howden Re

A surge in claims and premiums across marine and war-related insurance is testing specialty markets, while reinsurers hold steady on capacity.

By

Vipal Durge

May 29, 2026

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4 min read

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