Situation concerning with outcome unclear, Joint War Committee says, as war rates for Israel port calls surge

Exception is big jump in rates for Israel port calls, but situation could change rapidly, insurers warn

Africa-focused group's collaboration with insurtech APP aims to strengthen energy underwriting capabilities and improve risk management processes

Quote-and-bind platform will initially offer energy and D&O product lines

New directive, which seeks to remediate the congested civil trial roll, will have an impact on insurance disputes

The development of new talent must happen at pace if the insurance industry is to meet the challenge of an expanding market

New regulation will allow lessees to cede up to 90% of risk to international re/insurers 

Stringent due diligence needed, insurers warn, after three vessels blacklisted

Global broker acquires Israeli marine and cargo specialist Atlas Insurance Agency

Martin Boreham, active underwriter of Africa Specialty Risks’ syndicate 2454, discusses the Lloyd’s business’s first year of operation and its plans for the future

Managing general agent hires El Bahtouri and Bouanani from Moroccan reinsurer SCR to drive Middle East and Africa growth

Trevor Oates joins from Canopius where he spent the last 25 years, most recently as treaty underwriter

South African Supreme Court of Appeal’s judgment in the Steinhoff case has important ramifications for the insurance industry and beyond

Brokers expect instant rebound if Houthis resume attacks on shipping

Approval gives brokers in Morocco and north-west Africa direct access to Lloyd’s capacity

Global commercial insurer launched renewable energy operation last year