Concerns eased on June 24 about potential disruptions to commodity flows from the Persian Gulf after US President Donald Trump signaled overnight that a ceasefire between Israel and Iran had been agreed. The conflict had seen a $5-$10 risk “fear premium” reflected in...

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(The Insurer) – Concerns have been raised over potential disruption to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz following the U.S. attack on key Iranian nuclear sites over the weekend. Iran vowed to defend itself a day after the U.S. dropped 30,000-pound bunker-buster bombs...

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After introducing “Climate Intuition,” examining homeowners insurance and introducing broad climate adaptation strategies, we wanted to tackle a tangible asset to bring these issues of change, property risk and investment for resilience together. And with global trade...

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The world’s largest direct-membership organization for shipowners, charterers, shipbrokers, and agents is warning that while it is still unclear how Iran will respond to Saturday’s U.S. attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities, the threat to commercial shipping in the...

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Increasing ship complexity raises concerns Modern ships are becoming increasingly complex due to advancements in technology, regulatory requirements, and the need for enhanced safety and efficiency. As a result, many crew members can find it challenging to completely...

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