EU frigate captures mother ship of ‘disrupted’ Somali pirate group
Gang that wreaked havoc in the Indian Ocean last week can no longer threaten vessels in the open sea
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World’s largest marine insurer Gard extends long record of returning cash to members
Club to increase premiums by 5% as claims costs rise
Fresh pirate attacks expose security gap for Indian Ocean shipping
Experts say armed Somali groups wait for ships on edge of area designated as a high-risk zone
CEO of insurer Convex takes chair of London underwriting body
Theo Butt takes on a two-year role at the head of the International Underwriting Association from 2026
Frontline applies for limitation fund after collision between VLCC and dark fleet tanker
Chinese maritime court assumes jurisdiction over casualty in Middle East Gulf
‘Wishful thinking’ as mutual insurers push for premium rises
Insurance broker Gallagher says clubs are unlikely to secure increases to bring underwriting back into balance
Shipowner stung for costly weekend discharge in row with agent
Insurer warns there is a growing risk of disputes about Saturday and Sunday operations
Pirate group off Somalia is held in check and presents no threat, EU says
Vessels previously advised to avoid the area are now told to just ‘maintain general awareness’
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US strikes on narco vessels could fuel drug trafficking on commercial ships, warns insurer
Trump administration has intensified attacks against suspected smuggling operations