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Cyber Insurance Faces a Turning Point in 2026 as Soft Market Pressures Grow
The 2026 cyber market is already challenging, and how insurers face these challenges will be a turning point for the industry, according to Coalition CEO Joshua Motta. "2026 is going to be a very ...
U.S. to Reinsure Maritime Losses in Gulf Up to $20B
The U.S. will provide reinsurance for losses up to $20 billion in the Gulf region, to help provide confidence for oil and gas shippers during the war on Iran, the U.S. International Development ...
‘Black Swan’ Risks Stalk Container Carriers in Avoiding Iran War
The Iran conflict has thrust container shipping from an industry bracing for a capacity glut to another potential "black swan" supply crunch. That paradigm shift dawned on the more than 3,500 ...
Liberty Mutual ‘Shifting from Fixing to Building’ in 2026, CEO Says
Liberty Mutual's underwriting results across its businesses came in ahead of targets the company set three years ago when the business was unprofitable, the chief executive reported yesterday, also ...
Iranian Strikes on Amazon Data Centers Highlight Vulnerability to Physical Disasters
Damage to three Amazon Web Services facilities in the Middle East from Iranian drone strikes highlights the rapid growth of data centers in the region, as well as the industry's vulnerability to ...
Google Gemini Accused of Coaching Florida Man to Suicide
Google is facing a lawsuit from the family of a 36-year-old Florida man who allegedly considered carrying out a "mass casualty attack" and ultimately killed himself under the influence of the ...
War Insurance Available for Ships Crossing Hormuz, LMA Says
Insurance offers are being made for vessels seeking to transit the Strait of Hormuz, the Lloyd's Market Association said, a sign that it is safety risks and not cover that are the main impediment ...
Perishables to Plane Parts Stranded as Middle East Conflict Hits Air Cargo
Shipments ranging from fresh produce to airplane parts are in limbo as Middle East conflict squeezes cargo capacity and pushes up freight rates. The U.S. and Israeli air war against Iran has grounded ...