Shadow fleet raids: Three properties searched and three people detained in Russian sanctions sting
Three properties were searched as part of investigation into suspected Russian sanctions breaches
Insurance
Dark fleet flotilla: Sanctioned tanker that grounded in Suez Canal one of four blacklisted ships in convoy
The Komander was one of four ships hit with sanctions by major Western powers
Russia’s Lukoil scrambles to sell assets after being hit by US sanctions
Shipping arm of trading wing Litasco is among its assets and subsidiaries
Police search offices of ‘shadow fleet insurer’ in sanctions breach probe
Maritime Mutual decided last week to stop insuring ships hauling Russian-origin oil
Leading underwriter Sundeep Khera shifts camp to Beazley
Head of marine hull at AXA XL takes on expanded role at London rival
Steamship kicks off renewal season with big premium hike
Protection and indemnity club blames year of high claims for ‘prudent’ price rise
EU tackles shadow fleet casualty conundrum as it sanctions 117 extra ships
New package of measures includes targeting of LNG and leaves 557 vessels on the Brussels blacklist
London Club opens new office to tap Chinese market
Asian owners and operators represent large chunk of tonnage on the club’s books
Large fire claims run triggers action from top P&I Clubs
Changes to rules follows series of large claims of more than $10m for fire-related losses
Shipowner accuses insurer of ‘burying’ key clause in $47m battle
Court appeal comes six years after ship ran aground in a violent storm