Geopolitics ‘back with vengeance’ as marine peril: ex-MI6 boss Dearlove
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Geopolitics ‘back with vengeance’ as marine peril: ex-MI6 boss Dearlove

Samuel Casey
17 September 2021
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Increasing geopolitical risks around key maritime choke points and the emergence of cyber threats towards ships are heightening the risks faced by shipowners and their insurers, according to former head of MI6 Sir Richard Dearlove.

Sir Richard, who is also non-executive chairman of Ascot Underwriting, said geopolitics was “back with a vengeance”, highlighting the ongoing tensions around the Strait of Hormuz and disputes between Iran and Saudi Arabia.

“The

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