‘You could have a poor performance that justifies a higher increase. You can have exceptional performance that justifies a reduction from the general increase. You need to tailor pricing to performance and risk profiles,’ says chief executive

Delayed cargoes kept in temporary storage facilities are changing the nature of theft risk. Robberies from these facilities has grown significantly

‘We are ahead of the game compared with previous years because we are not getting distracted by lunches, meetings in the office and by travel,’ argues Simon Swallow

Car carriers still a concern after Golden Ray grounding in 2019, but focus has switched to boxships in wake of Ever Given casualty

Underwriting discipline will be severely tested in the run-up to renewal deadline, as clubs seek to hold the line on double-digit premium hikes

A $240m emergency cash shot is not an issue for P&I clubs, as ‘all we are doing is holding capital in their left hand as opposed to the right hand’, says Gard executive running segregated accounts company

From coronavirus variants and Brexit fallout, to rising inflation, political tension and climate change, most of the risks in the 12 months ahead may be on the downside — but for now, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

‘As claims outpaced premiums with a wide margin for the first six months of 2021, the contingency capital of Hydra went below statutory requirements. This triggered a mandatory replenishment/injection of capital’ — Swedish Club circular

‘Disappointing but not unexpected’ mutual result offset by commercial lines and investment returns, and marine mutual will stick to diversification strategy, says chief executive

Grimaldi Deep Sea and local stevedoring contractor criticised for lack of oversight after eight-day blaze in Jacksonville last year

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Levy to fund world’s biggest reinsurance contract could hit $100,000 for a very large crude carrier and $50,000 for capesize bulk carrier