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The ratings agency highlighted concerns about the remedial efforts facing the carrier.
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The four major developments of the week include:
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The cargo market is anticipating average 15% rate rises in 2021, compared with 20% last year.
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CEO Richard Harries and active underwriter Toby Drysdale outline the carrier’s ambitions as it leans into the pricing cycle.
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The broker sees the new capacity in the wider insurance sector as unlikely to enter the hull market.
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The P&I club says it increased its market share across all other lines, including hull and energy.
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The sector is trying to secure better underwriting terms amid a financially challenging period for shipowners.
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Market sources said that ongoing economic disruption is likely to keep pricing in the market high.
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The majority of London underwriters said they expected rates across their cyber book would be up 30% for the year.
