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Consumers Find Travel Insurance Policies Not Much Help in Coronavirus Crisis

Purchasers of travel insurance are finding their policies all but worthless as the global pandemic forces them to change their plans, or worse, leaves them sick at sea. Most travel insurance companies won’t provide reimbursements for canceled trips due to …

Engine Failure on Luxury Cruise Ship Blamed on Low Level of Engine Lubricating Oil

The engines of a luxury cruise ship that narrowly escaped disaster during a storm off Norway on Saturday failed because of relatively low levels of lubricating oil in the engines, the Norwegian Maritime Authority said on Wednesday. The Viking Sky, …

Allianz Analyzes Marine Risks – 100 Years after Titanic Disaster

Specialist marine insurer Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) has taken an in depth look at the current state of marine insurance 100 years after the sinking of the Titanic. That legendary disaster led to improved safety requirements for ocean …