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Red Sea War Insurance Rises With More Ships in Firing Line

War risk insurance premiums for shipments through the Red Sea are rising after further attacks on merchant vessels by Yemen’s Houthi movement and the expectation that ships with a UK or U.S. connection will be targeted, insurance sources said on …

War Risk Insurance Rates Edge Up After Surge in Red Sea Ship Attacks

LONDON –– War risk insurance premiums edged up for Red Sea voyages after three vessels were attacked in the area on Sunday and fears grow over worsening perils for commercial shipping, maritime and insurance sources said on Monday. The incidents …

Aviation War Insurers Cancel Some Cover for Israel, Lebanon

LONDON –– Aviation war insurers have given notice to cancel cover for some airlines domiciled in Israel and Lebanon because of the conflict in the region, with some cancellations already taking effect, three industry sources with direct knowledge of the …

Ship Insurers to Cancel War Cover for Russia, Ukraine from Jan. 1

LONDON —Ship insurers said they are canceling war risk cover across Russia, Ukraine and Belarus, following an exit from the region by reinsurers in the face of steep losses. Reinsurers, who insure the insurers, typically renew their 12-month contracts with …