
Florida Authorities Break Up Major Theft Organization Targeting Semi-Trailers
Six suspects face up to 300 years combined after targeting semi-trailers and disabling GPS tracking devices across multiple Florida counties.
February 17
Fraud
Litigation
Marine
Property
Risk Management
Florida

Cargo Theft Losses Jump 60% to $725M as Organized Crime Targets High-Value Freight
Even with little change in total incidents, organized theft rings pushed average cargo theft values sharply higher in 2025.
January 28
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Marine
Property
Risk Management

Political Risk Outlook 2026: Insurers Brace for Arctic, Middle East, and Indo-Pacific Tensions
BMI warns insurers that territorial disputes, regime instability, and shifting alliances could drive claims volatility across political risk, marine, and specialty lines.
January 26
Excess & Surplus Lines
Insurance Industry
Marine
Property
Risk Management

Severe Geomagnetic Storm Watch Highlights Power, Satellite, and BI Exposure
NOAA’s warning underscores exposure tied to power quality, satellite services, and timing-dependent operations that can trigger complex business interruption claims without physical damage.
January 20
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Marine
Property
Risk Management

Loose Wire on Dali Caused Blackouts, Leading to Key Bridge Collapse in Baltimore
NTSB blames wiring flaw and outdated bridge protections for the catastrophic March 2024 collapse that killed six. Report flags national infrastructure risks.
November 19, 2025
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Marine
Risk Management
District Of Columbia
Maryland

Developing System in Caribbean Could Become Tropical Storm Melissa
Forecasters give the system an 80% chance of formation this week as it moves toward the Greater Antilles. No immediate Gulf Coast threat.
October 20, 2025
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Marine
Property
Risk Management

Nor’easter and Alaska Storm Trigger Claims Risks With Fatalities, Flooding, and Power Outages
Back-to-back coastal storms disrupt infrastructure and displace residents, with early season indicators of increased catastrophe activity this fall.
October 14, 2025
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Marine
Property
Risk Management
Alaska
Massachusetts
New Jersey
New York
North Carolina

Tropical Storm Jerry Forms in Atlantic
Tropical Storm Jerry, the 10th named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, has formed in the open Atlantic and is expected to reach Category 1 hurricane strength as it nears the northern Leeward Islands on Thursday.
October 7, 2025
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Marine
Property
Risk Management

Insurers Seek to Void Marine Policy After Yacht Crash Off California Coast
Specialty insurers are asking a California court to void a yacht policy after a collision, alleging the insured failed to meet critical warranty and disclosure terms.
September 2, 2025
Excess & Surplus Lines
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Marine
California
Texas

Cyber Threats Hit Home as MSC Antonia Grounding Exposes Maritime Vulnerabilities in MENA
The grounding of the MSC Antonia near Jeddah raises alarm over GPS jamming and cyber-physical threats in the MENA region, urging insurers and operators to reassess risk strategies.
June 2, 2025
Insurance Industry
Marine
Risk Management
Technology

Mexican Navy Training Ship Crashes into Brooklyn Bridge Killing Two and Injuring Several
A Mexican Navy training vessel collided with the Brooklyn Bridge during a goodwill tour, leaving two dead, multiple injured, and prompting an ongoing investigation.
May 20, 2025
Catastrophe
Marine
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
New York

How Global Shipping Fuels Climate Change and What We Can Do About It
As maritime shipping drives global trade, it also drives emissions and climate disruption. Solutions like slow steaming and wind propulsion may help chart a cleaner course.
May 6, 2025
Catastrophe
Marine
Risk Management
Technology

Baltimore Bridge Collapse Shows Why Marine Liability Claims Demand Flexibility and Foresight
One year after the Baltimore Bridge collapse, Howden highlights the marine insurance sector’s need for adaptability amid complex claims and a competitive market environment.
April 7, 2025
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Liability
Marine
Maryland

Justice Department Accuses Cargo Ship Owner of Negligence in Baltimore Bridge Collapse Lawsuit
The Justice Department is seeking to recover over $100 million, alleging that the owner and manager of the cargo ship responsible for the Baltimore bridge collapse ignored critical electrical issues and cut safety corners, leading to the fatal disaster.
September 18, 2024
Catastrophe
Liability
Litigation
Marine
Maryland

Rising Vessel Complexity and Size Escalate Risks in Global Marine Insurance Market
As vessels grow in size and complexity, the global marine insurance market faces heightened risks, leading to increased volatility and the need for long-term strategies to manage major losses.
August 26, 2024
Insurance Industry
Marine
Risk Management
Underwriting




