Turkish straits blocked by forest fires, tanker engine failure
Double-whammy of problems hit the Dardanelles and the Bosphorus
Insurance
Broker Marsh in bid to arrange insurance for new Ukraine grain deal
Ships will sail along a safe corridor protected by Ukraine defence systems
Black Sea congestion worsens as Russia targets shipping
Backlog follows Russian boarding of a Turkish ship, a mine explosion and Danube drone attacks
Profits rise at the Swedish Club as underwrting improves
Latest figures show a positive first half of the year at Gothenburg-based mutual
Bernhard Schulte container ship sails free after 18 months trapped in Odesa
More trapped ships now likely to follow along Ukraine safe corridor
Russia Fires Warning Shots and Boards a Freighter in the Black Sea
Russia’s military made good on its threats to enforce its blockade of Ukraine, adding to the tensions in an increasingly active theater of war.
Fremantle Highway blaze throws electric vehicle risk into sharp relief, say insurers
Underwriters call for better detection and extinguishing systems to prevent battery fires from spreading
Can burned-out car carrier Fremantle Highway be saved?
Initial survey indicates the most severe damage is limited to the upper decks
Norwegian insurer Hydor acquires EF Marine as it targets growth
Buyout adds to consolidation in the fixed premium marine insurance market
War Risk cut to 24-hour cover in volatile market
Rates remain stable but underwriters are wary the situation in the Black Sea could change very quickly