Today, the International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) has published a comprehensive best practice guide for the safe use of flexible tanks for the transport of liquid cargoes. Its objective…
During this year’s annual conference held in Edinburgh, the International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) took the opportunity to explore and debate the question of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging…
Global ocean hull premiums rose in 2022 by 5.7% to reach USD8.4 billion. This was largely due to a combination of growing activity, increased vessel values and reduced market capacity.…
IUMI publishes “Best practice & recommendations for the safe carriage of electric vehicles” There are growing concerns within the shipping community, including marine underwriters, about fires breaking out on car…
Today – 01 December 2022 – the International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) releases its 2022 global marine insurance market analysis – known as the IUMI Stats Report. The report…
The marine insurance industry needs to embrace data better if it is to successfully implement ESG aspirations, says Patrizia Kern, Chairperson of IUMI’s Data & Digitalization Forum. Speaking at IUMI’s…
The International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) is introducing a new Masterclass in Cargo Insurance. The programme will take place in London in March 2023 and will have a strong…
After a series of quiet and rather uneventful years for the upstream energy market, recent macroeconomic and socio-political developments have once again put upstream energy center stage. Energy supply still…
The International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) today (19 September) presented its analysis of the 2021 marine insurance market trends at its annual conference in Chicago, USA. The IUMI Global Marine…
IUMI Eye June 2021 Viewers can see below the link to International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI – www.iumi.com) latest edition of the informative IUMI Eye: IUMI Eye June 2021 A…
IUMI Eye December 2020 Viewers see below the link to International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI – www.iumi.com) latest edition of the informative IUMI Eye: IUMI EYE December 2020 A few…
IUMI Annual Stockholm Conference goes online for 2020 Due to the current challenging global conditions, this year’s IUMI annual conference will be re-formatted and staged online. To allow maximum participation,…
Marine cargo market characterised by “accelerating change” as underwriters take action to address continuing unprofitability, says IUMI Speaking at today’s IUMI (International Union of Marine Insurance) annual conference in Toronto,…
IUMI Eye June 2019 Published Viewers can see below the link to International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI –www.iumi.com) latest edition of the informative IUMI Eye, published today: IUMI EYE…
The International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) has successfully launched a new interactive information portal – www.iumi.com – which is not only a fitting shop window for IUMI but also…
Collective strength of Italian law firms on show By James Brewer Maritime law firms based in Italy are enjoying an enhanced profile, thanks to their initiative in publishing a widely-supported…
Electronic T-shirt aims to improve truck driver safety By James Brewer Truckies are trying out the latest in wearable technology: a T-shirt. Experiments are being carried out in Italy to…
What the 2016 York-Antwerp Rules means for insurers By James Brewer Casualty costs could be noticeably reduced in the near term under the newly agreed York-Antwerp Rules 2016, the annual…
Unmanned ships and navigation: regulatory framework largely fits the bill By James Brewer National and international authorities should be pressed to take a unified approach to governance of remotely-controlled oceangoing…
Fine art black market is booming, IUMI is warned By James Brewer Underworld traffic in stolen fine art and antiquities is growing at a frightening rate, an Italian insurance expert…
At the annual IUMI marine insurance conference in Genova, which got underway this morning, IUMI President Dieter Berg received a generous donation of €100,000 from the Hong Kong Federation of…
Boxship sector teetering “like house of cards” says IUMI committee chief by James Brewer Container shipping globally is as fragile as “a house of cards” in the wake of the…
IUMI welcomes new container weighing directive but cautions short-term pain before long-term gain The International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) strongly supports the new mandatory requirement and adoption of the…
Strict compliance process still needed over Iranian business as insurance curbs are dropped By James Brewer Insurers are being advised that before underwriting Iran-linked risks, they must carry out thorough…
Oversupply places heavy burden on shipping and energy sectors, AP Møller Mærsk chief economist warns at IUMI conference By James Brewer Shipping and oil businesses are struggling to come to…