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Jewelers Mutual Acquires Shipping Software Firm TransGuardian

Specialty insurer Jewelers Mutual Group has purchased the assets of TransGuardian Inc., a high-value item shipping and logistics software company. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Jewelers Mutual partnered with TransGuardian in 2017 to develop its JM Shipping Solution, …

UK P&I Insurer Chooses Dublin as EU Headquarters After Brexit

British ship insurer Standard Club is setting up a new European Union subsidiary in Dublin in case Britain loses access to the single market after Brexit, becoming the second of these specialized providers to opt for Ireland in two days. …

UK P&I Insurer North to Form Dublin Subsidiary as EU Post-Brexit Hub

British ship insurer North is setting up a new European Union subsidiary in Dublin in case Britain loses access to the single market after Brexit, becoming the first of these specialized providers to announce such a move. Insurers are making …

Shipping Losses Fall to Lowest in 10 Years as Technology Drives Safety

Large shipping losses have declined by 50 percent over the past decade and last year saw the lowest number of losses in the past 10 years. The favorable loss trend has been largely driven by improved safety, according to Allianz …

Greece Aims to Attract U.K. Shipowners, Insurers & Brokers Seeking Brexit HQs

The Greek government wants to persuade shipowners and shipping-insurance companies based in London to move their European Union headquarters to Greece as the U.K. prepares to exit the bloc. “We’re in contact with five large ship-insurance brokers who are considering …

INTTRA to Offer Cargo Insurance Through Ocean Shipping E-Commerce Network

INTTRA, a global multi-carrier shipping network for ocean freight, has launched a new member service that enables shippers to purchase cargo insurance from marine insurance specialist, FP Marine Risks, via INTTRA’s e-commerce platform. INTTRA members can elect to purchase cargo …

Senate Passes Tougher Iran Sanctions

The U.S. Senate unanimously approved on Monday a package of new economic sanctions on Iran’s oil sector just days ahead of a meeting in Baghdad between major world powers and Tehran. The sanctions add to a raft of punitive measures …