Marine War-Risk Insurance Tightens Amid West Asia Tensions
West Asia war: Marine war-risk insurance tightens as reinsurers adopt no-market stance
The Economic Times
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Reinsurers are adopting a no-market stance on marine war-risk insurance following failed US-Iran peace talks, leaving vessels in high-risk zones uninsured. To mitigate this, the Indian government is proposing a sovereign-backed insurance mechanism, aiming to establish a marine pool with an initial capacity of $100 million.
- 01Reinsurers are withdrawing marine war-risk coverage due to rising tensions in West Asia.
- 02Vessels in high-risk zones, particularly the Persian Gulf, are left uninsured.
- 03Standard marine cargo insurance remains available but is distinct from war-risk coverage.
- 04The Indian government plans to create a sovereign-backed insurance mechanism to address coverage gaps.
- 05The proposed insurance pool will have an initial capacity of $100 million, with a sovereign guarantee of $1.5 billion.
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As tensions in West Asia escalate, reinsurers are adopting a no-market stance on marine war-risk insurance, particularly after the collapse of US-Iran peace talks. This shift leaves vessels operating in high-risk areas, such as the Persian Gulf, without war-risk protection, making it commercially unviable for shipowners to operate in these zones. While standard marine cargo insurance remains available at competitive rates, the war-risk segment is experiencing a significant capacity crunch. In response to this situation, the Indian government is working on a sovereign-backed insurance mechanism designed to fill the coverage gap. This initiative aims to establish an industry-wide marine pool with an initial capacity of $100 million, supported by a sovereign guarantee of $1.5 billion to provide additional security for insurers covering voyages through these perilous regions.
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The tightening of marine war-risk insurance could significantly affect shipping operations, leading to increased costs and potential disruptions in trade.
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