Insurance — Middle East Conflict Strains Marine Insurance; US Insurers Face Climate and Cyber Challenges

Insurance · 2026-03-06

The insurance industry is facing a complex convergence of geopolitical and environmental challenges that are reshaping risk landscapes and forcing rapid adaptation of coverage models. The escalating Middle East conflict has created a marine insurance crisis, with Lloyd's market and major brokers scrambling to maintain coverage as war risk premiums surge. This maritime disruption, affecting over…