Specialty
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
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
Drone delivery brings new risks insurers can’t afford to ignore
As Amazon launches drone deliveries in the UK, insurers must rethink last mile risk entirely, because the shift from van to sky doesn’t eliminate delivery problems, it only broadens them
MS Amlin 9M profit climbs 57% as premiums rise to £1.5bn
Lloyd’s carrier trims combined ratio to 86.1%, citing ‘strong’ attritional loss ratios and continued profitable growth
Threat alerts surge as geopolitical volatility drives crisis incidents: WTW
Incidents involving threats to people and corporate assets accounted for 37% of crises in 2025
Mapfre Re breaks €1bn net profit in 2025
Lower catastrophe losses drive reinsurance arm's earnings up 17% to €381m
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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