Insurance companies are backing away from coverage of vessels going to Russian or Ukrainian ports.


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📔 Insurance companies are backing away from coverage of vessels going to Russian or Ukrainian ports.

Shipping firms transporting commodities such as oil and grains are beginning to panic as underwriters begin to pull back from reinsuring any risks that are related to the Russia-Ukraine war. Major German reinsurers Hannover Re and Munich Re have claimed all risks associated with the region will not be covered beginning in 2023. Shipping companies need insurance to protect against a variety of risks and hazards that can occur during the course of transporting goods by sea. These risks include damage or loss to the cargo being shipped, damage or loss to the vessel and its equipment, and liability for injuries or damages sustained by third parties.

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