Marine

January 14, 2026

Sedgwick introduces global specialty platform for large losses

Sedgwick announced Wednesday it launched a global specialty platform designed to handle large, complex losses....

January 13, 2026

Black Sea war insurance rates jump after tanker attacks, sources say

War insurance costs for ships sailing to the Black Sea nearly doubled on Tuesday after two Greek-managed oil tankers were...

January 13, 2026

Drones hit tankers in Black Sea as Kazakh oil production falls 35%: sources

Three Greek-managed oil tankers were hit by unidentified drones in the Black Sea on Tuesday as they were on their...

January 8, 2026

Russia-bound tanker hit by drone in Black Sea, maritime sources say

A Russia-bound oil tanker suffered a drone attack in the Black Sea that prompted it to request Turkish coastguard assistance...

December 30, 2025

Berkley hires former Hartford exec to lead inland marine unit

W.R. Berkley said Monday it named former Hartford executive Erin Rotz as president of Berkley Fire & Marine....

December 23, 2025

Cargo theft goes digital, reshaping insurance risks

Cargo theft is no longer just about breaking locks or stealing trailers. Criminals are increasingly using email scams, fake identities...

December 18, 2025

Chubb makes international marine appointment

Chubb announced Thursday it appointed Xavier Pazmino executive vice president, head of marine for Chubb Overseas General Insurance, its international...

December 16, 2025

EU imposes sanctions on oil traders with links to Russia’s shipping network

The European Union adopted fresh sanctions against Russian oil interests on Monday, targeting traders Murtaza Lakhani and Etibar Eyyub for...

December 16, 2025

Marine risks rise as GPS jamming spreads

Ship collision and grounding risks are rising because of a surge in GPS jamming and spoofing, prompting coverage concerns for...

December 11, 2025

Over 30 sanctioned ships in Venezuela at risk after US tanker seizure

More than 30 U.S.-sanctioned oil vessels doing business in Venezuela could face punishment by Washington after the Coast Guard seized...

December 8, 2025

Lockton appoints Jake Byrne marine leader

Lockton announced Monday it appointed Jake Byrne practice leader for U.S. marine risks and liability....

December 4, 2025

War insurance costs spike for ship owners as Black Sea threats grow: sources

War insurance costs for ships sailing to the Black Sea have spiked again, with insurers reviewing policies daily as the...

December 1, 2025

Black Sea rates rise after Ukraine attacks tankers: sources

The cost of shipping commodities through the Black Sea climbed on Monday after Ukrainian naval drones hit two tankers heading...

November 19, 2025

Loose wire led to power outage before 2024 Baltimore ship crash: NTSB

The NTSB said on Tuesday a loose wire caused a power failure on the 984-foot cargo ship Dali, leading to...

November 18, 2025

Estimated cost to rebuild Baltimore bridge soars

The Maryland Transportation Authority announced late Monday that the updated cost to rebuild Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge is estimated...

November 4, 2025

Marsh unit sues former marine leader over Howden move

Marsh McLennan Agency alleges that former marine insurance leader Baxter Southern illegally took more than $4 million in business, 36...

October 27, 2025

Satellite launches up, insurance takeup down

The explosive growth in satellite launches and low-earth orbit operations has yet to translate into similar gains in the satellite...

October 21, 2025

Starwind hires CannGen cannabis executive

Starwind Specialty Insurance Services, the program management division of CRC Group, Tuesday said it has named former CannGen Insurance Services...

October 16, 2025

Munich Re Specialty offering admitted inland marine product

Munich Re Specialty said Thursday it has launched an admitted inland marine insurance product to complement its existing excess and...

September 29, 2025

Starwind launches dedicated marine, energy brand

Starwind Specialty Insurance Services said Monday it launched Starwind Marine and Energy, a dedicated brand....

January 14, 2026