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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NTSB blames wiring flaw and outdated bridge protections for the catastrophic March 2024 collapse that killed six.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

New Collaboration to Address Supply Chain Risks in Re/Insurance Industry

Gallagher Re and Oxford University partner to analyze supply chain chokepoints impacting the re/insurance sector.
May 20, 2024 Marine Property Risk Management Technology
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