India Approves $1.4 Billion Maritime Insurance Pool April 18, 2026 India has approved a 129.8-billion-rupee ($1.4 billion) guarantee for a maritime insurance pool, a minister said on Saturday, as wars...
Shipping Firms Seek Clarifications Before Transiting Now-Opened Hormuz April 17, 2026 By Jesus Calero Shipping companies have cautiously welcomed Iran’s announcement that the Strait of Hormuz is open but said they would require clarifications,...
Beazley Plans $1B Marine War Consortium for Transiting Strait of Hormuz April 17, 2026 Beazley, the specialty Lloyd’s insurer, has announced its intention to launch a marine war consortium, offering up to $1 billion...
US-Iran Deal Will Take Months, Gulf and Europe Officials Say April 17, 2026 By Alberto Nardelli and Sam Dagher Some Gulf Arab and European leaders believe that a US-Iran peace deal will take about six months to be agreed...
Europe Looks to Contain Trump’s Fury as It Hosts Hormuz Summit April 17, 2026 By Ellen Milligan The UK and France will host a summit to discuss setting up a naval force that would ensure freedom of...
Spain’s Blackout Probe Blames Grid Operator, Government, Watchdog April 17, 2026 An inquiry by the Spanish Senate blames the government, as well the country’s grid operator and energy watchdog, for last...
UK Prepares for Food Shortages Caused by Iran War CO2 Crunch April 17, 2026 By Alex Morales and Maddie Parker The UK has drawn up plans to prepare for potential food disruption as the Iran conflict causes a drop-off in...
Bank of England Says it Is Testing AI Risks to Financial System April 17, 2026 By Marion Dakers The Bank of England is testing the risks to the financial system caused by AI by conducting scenario analysis and...
Nord Stream Blasts Due to War, Say Insurers Seeking to Avoid Pay Out April 17, 2026 By Sam Tobin The Nord Stream gas pipelines were attacked in 2022 as a direct result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, insurers told...
People Moves: Tokio Marine Kiln Promotes Spencer and Burgess to Lead Fine Art & Specie; HDI Global Taps Beblo From Everest as Global Head of Property Underwriting April 16, 2026 This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Tokio Marine Kiln and HDI Global. A summary of these new...