Munich Re makes a move on marine insurance

Marine Insurance

Reinsurer is moving its marine insurance underwriting to Hong Kong Munich Re, one of the world’s leading reinsurance companies, is beginning to consolidate its marine businesses and has chosen Hong Kong as the center for its underwriting in the Asia Pacific region. The company is following a trend that has seen many insurance and reinsurance companies separate their marine businesses from the traditional property casualty sector. Companies are beginning to be affected in changes in the marine sector and are looking to provide better coverage options to organizations that need…

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Marine insurance sectors continues to struggle from 2012 losses

Marine Insurance

Marine insurance takes a grievous blow from Hurricane Sandy It has been nearly six months since Hurricane Sandy struck the U.S. and losses from the powerful storm are still being reported and tallied. The storm, which hit the East Coast in October 2012, caused widespread flooding throughout several states, but the storm surges created by the storm also had a powerful impact on the marine market, and not just in the U.S., but around the world. The International Union of Marine Insurance has released a new report highlighting the global…

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Armed guards could cut marine insurance costs

Marine Insurance

Marine insurance gaining attention due to EU sanctions As marine insurance continues to grab attention in the world of insurance news – with interest being fueled by the political standoff between the European Union, the U.S., and Iran – one United Kingdom-based insurance broker believes there may be a way for shipping companies to attain affordable coverage despite sanctions. Iran is currently facing sanctions from the EU in regards to oil shipments. According to these sanctions, insurance companies would not be allowed to provide coverage for cargo ships that are…

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