Development enhances group's distribution network, providing brokers in Africa and the Middle East with more efficient access to the Lloyd’s market

East Africa rainy seasons are primarily influenced by the movement of the Intertropical Convergence Zone, but they are also affected by major climate patterns: the Indian Ocean Dipole and El Niño-Southern Oscillation

New managing general agent will focus on international property, energy, cyber, forestry and surety

Demand for cover from African businesses is growing as the continental free trade agreement is set to increase the flow of goods and finance, Africa Specialty Risks chief executive says

New division will be led by Aurélien Sauty, who joins from Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance, where he was assistant vice-president for marine in the Middle East

The Russian, Ukrainian and Belarusian war risk exclusion justified earlier differential, but comparative loss records have seen reassessment of risk

Total loss could double rates for cargo war risk across region, sources say

Matter rests with war risk insurers, International Oil Pollution Compensation Funds confirms

London underwriters expect rates to move after Houthis set fire to Sounion

The insurance industry can play a crucial role in supporting Morocco as the country prepares to hold the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and 2030 World Cup

US storm losses at $42bn, with a dozen billion-plus events

London-based P&I club becomes first International Group affiliate with office in UAE

New instruments will primarily focus on Africa, where some areas are experiencing their worst drought in years

Insurance giant promotes Australian and New Zealand country president following departure of Sara Mitchell

A windfall worth hundreds of millions of dollars to marine underwriters is being used to keep prices down in other lines, brokers contend

New law increases capital requirements for insurers and reinsurers