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Saturday, October 24, 2026

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Marsh & McLennan Companies logo displayed on the glass façade of an office building.
Marsh reports US$144m Greensill litigation hit in Q3
October 16 2026
The broker booked cumulative Greensill-related legal and settlement costs of US$569m in the first nine months of 2026.
Samsung building in South Korea with modern glass architecture.
Samsung Fire & Marine, Samsung Life clarify no decision made on overseas acquisitions
September 4 2026
The insurers said overseas investment opportunities remain under review, with a further announcement expected by 2 October.
The cargo ship Mayuree Naree from Bangkok with smoke rising from the engine room.
Precious Shipping receives US$10.98m war risk payout for Thai-flagged Mayuree Naree
August 11 2026
The vessel remains grounded off Iran, with war insurers exploring an as-is, where-is sale.
Large cargo ship navigating the Strait of Hormuz with containers onboard.
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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Descartes gains Lloyd's coverholder status via OAK Global partnership
June 16 2026
The tie-up allows Descartes to scale parametric insurance offerings at Lloyd’s, targeting climate and emerging technology risks.
Green container cranes loom over a docked port with stacked cargo containers by the water.
India’s ship certifier tightens stance on sanctioned vessels
June 12 2026
IRClass, a non-profit organisation, has tightened international sanctions enforcement removing hundreds of vessels tied to Russian and Iranian trade flows.
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Buckle, Gateway insurance sue China Construction Bank for US$13m over Vesttoo LOC fraud
May 29 2026
The latest claim adds to multiple similar actions against China Construction Bank Corporation, with estimated exposure of around US$2.81bn.
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Berkshire CEO Abel reaffirms Japan strategy — report
May 4 2026
Berkshire remains committed to investing in Japanese companies despite intensifying competition across the insurance sector.
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Chubb weighs potential return to India after hiatus — report
April 20 2026
Non‑life insurance is the likely focus for the US-headquartered insurer, with strategic options still under review over the coming months.
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Berkshire's National Indemnity Company completes US$1.8bn stake purchase in Tokio Marine
April 15 2026
The deal gives NICO a 2.49% stake in Tokio Marine Holdings as part of a new strategic partnership between the two groups.
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Ping An considers offloading US$1bn in software-focused private equity stakes — report
April 14 2026
The plan to reduce approximately US$1bn in North America-focused software private equity stakes comes amid a broader pullback from the asset class by private credit funds and insurers.
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