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Marine

Discipline pivotal for marine lines in 2026: Liberty’s Hicks

It is important to consider the longevity of capital entering the market, Christopher Hicks, head of marine, UK and Mena, at Liberty Specialty Markets argues

International Specialty

HDI names Schraa head of marine in Singapore

Carrier hires Axa XL senior underwriter to develop regional marine portfolio

Asia Pacific Singapore

UK Club and TT Club target 2027 deadline for merger

Diversified book among key benefits of merger, senior executives say

London International

Black Sea war risk rates up 250% since beginning of November

Underwriters ‘fear worst’ if Russia retaliates for drone strikes

Marine Russian Federation
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Energy

Meeting Japan’s offshore wind ambitions

Low land availability and a mountainous landmass limit the possibility for the large-scale development of solar and onshore wind infrastructure but, as an archipelago, Japan has coastline in abundance

Japan Climate change

Axis to lead Longbrook renewables business

Backing Macquarie-owned multi-line underwriting business supports ‘growth and diversification’ of energy business, carrier says

London Specialty

Apollo marine, energy and transportation head Mason to retire

Jackson to take leadership reins of the division as long-standing executive steps down from Lloyd's business

London Specialty

London market eyes surge in green premiums

LMG highlights role of London market is supporting energy resilience, as demand for cover expected to surge

London Energy
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Aviation

Reasonable recovery and grip of peril considered in landmark rulings

Recent decisions of English courts have given helpful guidance on the steps assureds should take to mitigate losses, as well as giving clarity on the scope of the grip of peril doctrine

Europe Legal focus

Tysers names Upton marine and aviation director

Lloyd's broker hires Castel executive to lead development of London market facultative solutions 

London Lloyds

Lockton Re names Bell head of aviation

Bell joins reinsurance broker from Aon

International Broker

Atrium warns on 2021 year of account amid aviation claims uncertainty

Lloyd’s carrier says decision will be take in the first quarter of next year on whether to close the 2021 year of account

London Lloyds
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Specialty

Discipline pivotal for marine lines in 2026: Liberty’s Hicks

It is important to consider the longevity of capital entering the market, Christopher Hicks, head of marine, UK and Mena, at Liberty Specialty Markets argues

International Specialty

M&A insurers ‘underestimating risk of smaller deals'

Vast majority of severe losses stem from smaller transactions, with later claims emergence reflecting a maturing market, Tokio Marine HCC says

International Specialty

HDI names Schraa head of marine in Singapore

Carrier hires Axa XL senior underwriter to develop regional marine portfolio

Asia Pacific Singapore

UK Club and TT Club target 2027 deadline for merger

Diversified book among key benefits of merger, senior executives say

London International
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Political Risk & Trade

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

London Canopius

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

United Kingdom Legal focus

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

International Howden

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

Europe Lloyds
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Terrorism

Pool Re targets SME return to terrorism cover

Redesigned reinsurance scheme has seen more than £500m of terrorism risk returned to the private market in 2025, Pool Re chief executive says

United Kingdom Terrorism

The growing arsenal of marine war risks

Maritime operators face a combination of traditional threats, a deteriorating international situation, and new weapons and tactics, from drones to spoofing

International Special Report

Pool Re rewires UK terrorism backstop to tackle SME protection gap

Chief underwriting officer, Jonathan Gray, discusses Pool Re’s structural overhaul and what it means for insurers, SMEs and the future of terrorism protection

United Kingdom Terrorism

MGA Samphire acquired in Kantara Capital-backed MBO

Investment vehicle of CFC founders David Walsh and Graeme Newman supports buyout of crisis management specialist MGA

London Mergers and Acquisitions
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