Specialty
Lloyd’s Register backs claims of surge in off-spec marine fuels
Comments come after recent similar findings from VPS Veritas, but marine insurers divided over claims frequency trends
Russia crude ban would cost marine underwriters hundreds of millions of dollars
EU measures likely to shut down the trade in most cases, as legal profession mulls scope for lawful workarounds
UK P&I Club maintains $500m war risks P&I limit
2026 renewal preserves existing war risks limits alongside exclusions relating to Russia, Ukraine and Belarus
Shadow fleet vessels raise insurance coverage concerns
The recent seizures of shadow fleet vessels have both legal and geopolitical consequences with significant environmental, navigational and insurance risks
Skyward Specialty deal geared towards growth: Apollo’s Slaughter
Apollo’s chief underwriting officer James Slaughter discusses the Lloyd’s carrier’s acquisition by Skyward Specialty, smart follow underwriting and opportunities in drone insurance
Canopius consolidates natural resources team
Natural resources consolidation will allow specialty re/insurer's underwriters to work with brokers to create bespoke, cross-class solutions
Axa XL joins Nuclear Energy Maritime Organization
Specialist re/insurer joins organisation committed to the integration of nuclear technology into shipping
Are ageing solar panels Britain’s next fire hazard?
Rooftop solar panels are developing a recognisable claims profile, with fires linked to ageing equipment, inconsistent installation practices and a lack of routine maintenance
LSM names Louth head of aviation
Louth joins insurer from Willis where he was head of broking for global aviation and space
Willis re-enters light and recreational aviation sector
Broker returns to the market for the first time in 30 years following arrival of Crispin Speers team
Marine and aviation insurers ‘most exposed to Venezuela spillover risk’
Geopolitical developments tied to Venezuela are sharpening tail risk for specialty insurers, particularly in marine, aviation and political risk, despite minimal direct exposure to the country
Aviation market hardening to continue into 2026
Rate increases in the all-risks market are expected to be incremental and in line with those seen in 2025, according to Gallagher
War risk in the spotlight for French risk managers
Attendees at the 33rd Rencontres de l’Amrae reported a largely soft market, but risks such as war and riot are complicating programmes
The Gulf region’s cyber risk profile is evolving rapidly
The region is undergoing large-scale digital transformation, with governments and businesses adopting cloud, IoT, smart city infrastructure and digitised public services as part of economic diversification plans
Artificial Labs launches agentic AI unit
AgLabs will focus on the development of agentic artificial intelligence in specialty insurance
Specialty MGA appoints Tayler to lead A&H build out
Neil Tayler will be responsible for building a dedicated A&H book, focusing on both UK and global opportunities
Canopius appoints Kimber credit and political risk underwriter
Kimber joins from Swiss Re, where he led the sovereign credit and political risk insurance team across Europe, Middle East and Africa
Interpreting political risk and political violence coverage
The judgement in Hamilton Corporate Member and others v Afghan Global Insurance provides a pragmatic interpretative framework for differentiating political risk from political violence in the context of English insurance law
Multinationals face rising political risk exposure: Howden
Half of multinational companies experienced political risk losses between 2020 and 2025, with some exceeding $100m, survey finds
Lloyd’s becoming increasingly attractive for trade credit business
Coface execs say Lloyd’s new AA- credit rating, regulatory changes and global network paved the way for new trade credit syndicates
UK P&I Club maintains $500m war risks P&I limit
2026 renewal preserves existing war risks limits alongside exclusions relating to Russia, Ukraine and Belarus
US terrorism rates fall as competition heats up
On average terrorism policyholders experienced a price decrease of 10.4% in the final quarter of 2025, according to WTW
Australian terror pool issues notice on Bondi shootings
Cover becomes effective if federal minister declares shootings an act of terror
Pool Re’s Paul receives peerage
Appointment recognises Paul’s contribution to terrorism insurance and public service
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