What is making waves in marine insurance
The marine insurance industry is navigating turbulent waters as it heads into 2025 from shifting market dynamics to emerging risks, Harry Curtis examines how insurers are balancing a complex set of challenges.
While some segments, such as hull and cargo, have enjoyed a period of relative stability, others – most notably marine liability – are feeling the pressure of rising claims and a tightening capacity.
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