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Markets/Coverages: Aon Offers Carbon Capture, Storage Insurance for Energy Transition

Insurance broker Aon plc has developed a new insurance product designed for international transport and storage companies that are engaged in storing carbon dioxide for decarbonization projects across the globe. The new product is aimed at providing cover for key …

Amboss Underwriting Assumes Oilfield Insurance Agencies’ Downstream Portfolio

Zurich-based Lloyd’s coverholder Amboss Underwriting has assumed the portfolio of the Zurich branch of Oilfield Insurances Agencies. Effective April 17, 2024, the announcement marks the commencement of Amboss’ operations in Zurich and Amsterdam. Amboss has received approval from Lloyd’s of …

Update: Nord Stream Insurers Deny Policies Covered War Risks in UK Lawsuit

Nord Stream’s insurers have denied that their policies provide cover for gas pipelines damaged by blasts in 2022 because the damage was caused by war, in their written defense to a lawsuit filed at London’s High Court. Nord Stream is …

European States Sign Pledge to Protect North Sea Infrastructure

Britain and other major European countries with maritime borders on the North Sea on Tuesday signed an agreement to work together to protect underwater infrastructure, including from possible Russian attacks. The six countries involved – Belgium, Britain, Denmark, Germany, Norway …

Nord Stream Sues Insurers in London Over 2022 Pipeline Blasts

Nord Stream is seeking more than 400 million euros ($436 million) from its insurers over explosions in 2022 which ruptured pipelines designed to transport Russian gas to Germany, court filings show. Nord Stream AG names Lloyd’s Insurance Co. and Arch …

Tesla Arson Case Shows Need to Protect Power Grid, Says German Utility Westenergie

German policymakers should team up with power grid operators to improve the response to incidents such as the arson attack near Tesla’s gigafactory, said the head of regional utility Westenergie. Security measures needed reviewing and a better legal framework created, …

German Industry Sounds Alarm on Infrastructure Security After Tesla Attack

German industry called for better protection of critical infrastructure on Wednesday after a suspected arson attack by leftist activists on Tesla’s gigafactory outside Berlin halted production until further notice. Security officials cleared the Tesla site on Tuesday after what CEO …

AXIS Capital’s Syndicate 2050 Gets Full Lloyd’s Approval to Begin Underwriting

AXIS Capital Holdings announced it has received full approval from Lloyd’s to begin underwriting from April 1, 2024. AXIS first announced in December that it had secured in-principle approval from Lloyd’s to establish a new syndicate that will focus on …

Damaged Subsea Cable in Red Sea Highlights Telecom Vulnerability

A subsea cable off the coast of Yemen that connects Europe to India has been damaged, and the telecommunications carrier that owns it must now figure out how to make underwater repairs in a war zone. Seacom Ltd., the South …

AXIS Gets In-Principle Approval to Launch Energy Resilience Syndicate at Lloyd’s

AXIS Capital Holdings Ltd. announced it has received in-principle approval from Lloyd’s to launch a syndicate that will focus on providing capacity for new energy projects with a critical role in supporting the transition to net zero. Through Energy Resilience …