One of the key takeaways from Q1 reporting to date has been efforts by (re)insurers to reassure investors...
Liquid bulk cargoes – handling, storage and potential claims
Liquid bulk cargoes are commodities which are transported in bulk rather than packaged in smaller individual units....
Liquid bulk cargoes are commodities which are transported in bulk rather than packaged in smaller individual units....
Article / 3 days ago
A convergence of crises: restrictions in the Panama and Suez canals
Mariella Dauphinee, Marine Claims Leader at Coast Underwriters (an Intact Insurance Company) and IUMI Executive Committee member outlines the current restrictions in the Panama Canal...
Mariella Dauphinee, Marine Claims Leader at Coast Underwriters (an Intact Insurance Company) and IUMI Executive Committee member outlines the current restrictions in the Panama Canal...
Podcast / 21 days ago
Statement from IUMI on the Baltimore Bridge Incident
The International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) is deeply saddened to learn about the loss of life that resulted from the collapse of the Baltimore...
The International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) is deeply saddened to learn about the loss of life that resulted from the collapse of the Baltimore...
Article / 1 month ago
Frozen food – what cargo underwriters should be aware of
Frozen foods must be maintained at the correct temperature during transportation, as temperature fluctuations can cause losses...
Frozen foods must be maintained at the correct temperature during transportation, as temperature fluctuations can cause losses...
Article / 2 months ago
Project Cargo and DSU
Project cargo is a highly complex risk since tight delivery schedules, safety requirements and time constraints must be adhered to, often across various modes of transport....
Project cargo is a highly complex risk since tight delivery schedules, safety requirements and time constraints must be adhered to, often across various modes of transport....
Article / 2 months ago
Denèfle: One ship sinking will be all it takes for Red Sea rate spike further - The Insurer
IUMI president Frédéric Denèfle believes it would only take one vessel sinking in the Red Sea to cause a significant further spike in insurance rates in the region....
IUMI president Frédéric Denèfle believes it would only take one vessel sinking in the Red Sea to cause a significant further spike in insurance rates in the region....
Video / 3 months ago
Marine insurers continue to support trade in the Red Sea and Black Sea
At its annual winter meeting in London, the International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI), confirmed that the global marine insurance market is continuing to support trade in the Red Sea and the Ukraine/Black Sea area...
At its annual winter meeting in London, the International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI), confirmed that the global marine insurance market is continuing to support trade in the Red Sea and the Ukraine/Black Sea area...
PR / 3 months ago
Message from the president: A busy year draws to a close
As we expected, 2023 has been a very busy year for marine insurers with a number of issues impacting significantly across all lines of...
As we expected, 2023 has been a very busy year for marine insurers with a number of issues impacting significantly across all lines of...
Article / 5 months ago
Maritime security threats in the Red Sea
IUMI condemns the recent attacks on merchant shipping in the Red Sea and agrees with our maritime colleagues that the protection of seafarers must be the top priority....
IUMI condemns the recent attacks on merchant shipping in the Red Sea and agrees with our maritime colleagues that the protection of seafarers must be the top priority....
Article / 5 months ago
Does the cargo market have a handle on port accumulations?
Around 90% of all goods are shipped around the world by sea and containerised trade has been steadily increasing year-on-year.
Around 90% of all goods are shipped around the world by sea and containerised trade has been steadily increasing year-on-year.
Article / 5 months ago
