Inside the Red Sea Crisis: Key Insights and Its Impact on Global Stability

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The Red Sea is a pivotal geopolitical region with a rich history and significant importance in contemporary global affairs. It channels​​ 30% of global container traffic. According to the World Bank Document, the escalating conflict around the Red Sea crisis has an intensifying impact and far-reaching consequences on international stability. Recently, we have understood that […]

What is a Freight Forwarder? Why Do You Need It?

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In the complex world of shipping and logistics, understanding “what is a freight forwarder?” and the pivotal role they play is essential for businesses engaged in global trade.  A freight forwarder acts as an intermediary between shippers and carriers, orchestrating the movement of goods from one location to another.  This article aims to inform you […]

Cargo War Coverage: What is It and Why Does It Matter?

In the shipping industry, cargo war coverage has emerged as a crucial aspect of risk management. This specialised insurance protects goods transported through conflict zones at heightened risk of loss or damage due to war or civil unrest.  As global conflicts increasingly disrupt trade routes, understanding the implications of this insurance has never been more […]

Top Benefits of Cargo Insurance for Your Business

In today’s globalized trade environment, where goods traverse vast distances and face numerous risks, such as natural disasters, cross borders, and war risky routes, the benefits of cargo insurance have become an essential safeguard for businesses.  This type of insurance protects against losses while transporting goods, ensuring businesses can thrive despite unforeseen challenges.  In this […]

War Risks Insurance

The uncertain international security landscape continues to put the importance of war risks insurance in the spotlight. You may be aware that Azure Risks’s War Risks Insurance complements our existing Marine Cargo Insurance. Our War Risks insurance products are designed to protect ship owners, ship managers, cargo owners and charterers from war risks and piracy […]

Shipments to Israel during Israel/Gaza War

  This article was authored and first published by Richard Kamppari Baker (Claims Director at World Insurance). We’ve had numerous queries regarding shipments to Israel and other Middle East countries affected by the Israel/Hamas war. Notably, whether these shipments are excluded and what happens in the event of an incident. If your shipments are not […]

Cargo Insurance vs Freight Forwarders Liability Insurance: What’s the difference?

We come across clients who perceive that a Freight Forwarders Liability policy acts the same as a blanket Cargo Insurance policy. However, this is not the case, and this misinterpretation can land the freight forwarder in hot water. Both insurance policies can cover lost or damaged cargo, but how they respond is significantly different. The […]

Invisible Pain is Something You Can’t Speak About

Tanya Venkatraman, Azure Risk’s Corporate Business Development Manager, was quoted in the article ‘Invisible pain is something you can’t speak about: why we need to admit that mental pain affects us physically, and how to relieve it‘ featured in the South China Morning Post‘s Lifestyle / Health & Wellness section. Photo: AmCham “Be clear that […]