Latest news from the marine insurance sector
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- Some war insurers advise shipowners to pause Hormuz voyages July 10, 2026Some war underwriters have advised shipping companies to pause voyages through the Strait of Hormuz while others are reviewing their policy terms, reports Reuters ....
- Russia bans diesel exports after targeted Ukrainian drone strikes July 10, 2026An energy crisis in Russia is becoming impossible to hide after months of recurring attacks by Ukrainian drones on Russian refineries. On Wednesday the Russian government introduced ....
- US Court of Appeals upholds FMC decision on detention fees during port’s closure July 10, 2026The US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit has upheld the decision by the Federal Maritime Commission’s (FMC) that an ocean common carrier’s detention fees, levied on a trucking .....
- Super El Niño: TT Club warns of systemic threat to global supply chains July 10, 2026Global transport and logistics mutual insurer TT Club has advised that supply chain operators worldwide should review their risk management and resilience strategies in the ....
- Advisory from Swedish Club on return of Somali pirates July 10, 2026The Swedish Club has issued an advisory stating that the long-quiescent threat of Somali Piracy had returned. It is advising members on understanding the risk and how a .....
- Tanker reaches India’s Paradip port after hostile Strait of Hormuz journey July 10, 2026Crude oil tanker Sanmar Herald (IMO 9330563) arrived safely at the Paradip Port, India on July 1st after encountering hostilities in the Strait of Hormuz (IMN April 10th .....
- QBE expands US Inland Marine team July 10, 2026Global insurer QBE has strengthened its US Inland Marine team with several new appointments. These include adding Brian Hanuschak to the leadership team as Vice President of .....
- Kieran Wilson joins ASR as Senior Energy Underwriter July 10, 2026Africa Specialty Risks (ASR) has appointed Kieran Wilson to the role of Senior Energy Underwriter. He will be based in London. Wilson will focus on expanding and underwriting ....
- Russia-linked superyacht no longer a ‘frozen’ asset, Frankfurt court rules July 10, 2026The superyacht Dilbar (IMO 9661792), which was linked to the family of the Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov, could no longer be considered a “frozen” asset under the ....
- Ukraine says it hit eight fuel tankers supplying Crimea July 10, 2026The “Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine” (i.e., UAVs, seadrones) hit all eight of the vessels that Russia was currently using to supply fuel to Crimea, annexed by ....