Tropical Storm Jerry, the 10th named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, has formed in the open Atlantic and is expected to reach Category 1 hurricane strength as it nears the northern Leeward Islands on Thursday.
Specialty insurers are asking a California court to void a yacht policy after a collision, alleging the insured failed to meet critical warranty and disclosure terms.
The grounding of the MSC Antonia near Jeddah raises alarm over GPS jamming and cyber-physical threats in the MENA region, urging insurers and operators to reassess risk strategies.
A Mexican Navy training vessel collided with the Brooklyn Bridge during a goodwill tour, leaving two dead, multiple injured, and prompting an ongoing investigation.
As maritime shipping drives global trade, it also drives emissions and climate disruption. Solutions like slow steaming and wind propulsion may help chart a cleaner course.
One year after the Baltimore Bridge collapse, Howden highlights the marine insurance sector’s need for adaptability amid complex claims and a competitive market environment.
The Justice Department is seeking to recover over $100 million, alleging that the owner and manager of the cargo ship responsible for the Baltimore bridge collapse ignored critical electrical issues and cut safety corners, leading to the fatal disaster.
As vessels grow in size and complexity, the global marine insurance market faces heightened risks, leading to increased volatility and the need for long-term strategies to manage major losses.
Chubb, the insurer for Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, is set to pay out $350 million following the bridge’s catastrophic collapse, which resulted in significant economic and human losses.
As the cruise industry recovers from the pandemic’s impacts, it faces new sustainability goals and operational challenges in a changing global landscape.