India Expands Russian Marine Insurance Options April 20, 2026 By Nidhi Verma India has expanded the pool of Russian insurers eligible to provide marine cover to ships docking at its ports, increasing...
Ceasefire at Risk After US Seizes Iranian Ship, Iran Shuns Peace Talks April 20, 2026 By Parisa Hafezi and Hatem Maher A ceasefire between the United States and Iran appeared in jeopardy on Monday after the U.S. said it had seized...
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...
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...
US and Iran Weigh Truce Extension With Hormuz Still Shuttered April 16, 2026 By Salma El Wardany and Eric Martin The US and Iran are considering a two-week ceasefire extension to allow more time to negotiate a peace deal, according...
Africa Trade Insurer Seeks $500 million to Help With Iran War Cost Increase April 16, 2026 By Simon Jessop Africa’s leading multilateral insurer of trade risk is seeking around $500 million in capital from partners to support countries that...