Latest news from the marine insurance sector
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- LNG tanker passes Hormuz after US-Iran agree deal, but shippers remain cautious June 16, 2026An LNG tanker, the Disha (IMO 9250713), which had been trapped in the Persian Gulf since the beginning of March, was traversing the Strait of Hormuz early on ....
- Shipowners in Japan say they await details on Hormuz reopening, mine clearance June 16, 2026While Japanese shippers welcomed on Monday news of the US-Iran peace “agreement” (full details to follow) which both sides said would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, although the two ....
- Will Moss joins QBE Re as Head of Marine, Energy & Aviation, London June 16, 2026QBE Re, the reinsurance division of global insurance group QBE, has announced the appointment of Will Moss as its Head of Marine, Energy & Aviation, .....
- Panama registry losing ships amid US-China disputes June 16, 2026The Panama Ship Registry for many years has negotiated most of the complexities of international politics by adopting a studied neutrality, emphasizing the global nature of shipping ....
- Tysers names marine head Furness-Smith as Singapore interim CEO June 16, 2026Specialist insurance and reinsurance broker Tysers has appointed William Furness-Smith to the role of interim CEO of Tysers Singapore, following the departure of Babita Rai ....
- Tow rope recoil causes injuries on tug June 16, 2026The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has published its assessment of the February 2025 tow rope incident onboard the tug Svitzer Avon ....
- New head of IG matters at Japan Club London Office June 16, 2026Effective July 1st, Japan Club has appointed William Robinson as Executive Representative, Head of IG Matters / Legal Counsel in its London liaison office ....
- Skuld provides updates on performance, reduces 2025 release call June 16, 2026At its meeting in Copenhagen, Denmark on June 12th 2026, the Skuld Committee was provided with an update from the management of the Association. The Committee noted the positive ....
- Nigerian court fines Indian crew and bulk carrier $6m in drug smuggling case June 16, 2026The Nigerian Federal High Court has accepted a plea deal struck with 11 Indian nationals who were the crew of a bulker that in January this year was found to be .....
- Syndicate Results 2025 #57 – Markel 3000 June 16, 2026The Lloyd’s syndicates have now published their results for 2025 and, in some cases, added detail and an outlook for 2026. Some have stuck to the bare bones. As in the previous few years ....