Marine
34 whitepapers and resources
Marine
How maritime insurers are helping shipowners decarbonise
With the European Union’s Emissions Trading System coming into force for the maritime transport industry on 1 January 2025, this article sheds light on how shipowners, operators and insurers have come to terms with the new regulations.
Insurance Taskmaster: Insuring the Titanic (1912)
Can six industry rising stars solve some of the biggest historic challenges faced by the market? In this episode, contestants are catapulted back to January 1912 as they seek to help Willis Faber & Co’s Wilfred Green find comprehensive cover for a new ‘unsinkable’ liner called the Titanic.
Supply chain crisis: Why the insurance lifeboat can't take all
Supply chain issues have made headlines recently as backlogs at ports build up and in some cases large ships are turned away. This article highlights the supply chain problems which are holding back the UK’s economic recovery and why insurance is only part of the solution.
How 3D printing could optimise the shipping industry's supply chain for spare parts
For ships at sea, the costs of securing a new part or component can escalate rapidly. Could 3D printing help optimise the shipping industry's supply chain for spare parts? In this article, Jarek Klimczak, Marine Risk Engineer, Asia Pacific, AXA XL Risk Consulting, offers his views.
Working together to ensure the safe delivery of effective Covid-19 vaccines in emerging market countries
A new Lloyd's Syndicate will insure the transportation and storage of Covid-19 vaccines, once they've been developed and approved for use in emerging market countries. Produced by AXA XL, this article provides more details and highlights the key role played by monitoring technology.
All aboard: Using marine telematics to revolutionise marine portfolio management
Recent restrictions on the movement of people and goods meant that many marine vessels were withdrawn from service and laid up in ports around the world. This article sheds light on how marine telematics can be used to keep track of insured vessels and revolutionise marine portfolio management.
The shape of shipping: Cargo insurance in 2020
Today, the cargo market is in a state of distress and correction, with Lloyd’s issuing a directive to its syndicates to improve their profitability or exit the market. Produced by AXA XL, this article focuses on the state of the cargo insurance market in 2020 and the challenges faced by carriers.
Keep on moving: Managing cargo risk during the Covid-19 outbreak
Every element of the supply chain is affected by the restrictions in movement of people and goods imposed to try to halt the spread of Covid-19. Produced by AXA XL, this article highlights the implications for marine cargo and how businesses can manage the various risks presented.
Let's Talk: Inland marine insurance keeps tech and other companies moving forward
Constant change is one of the reasons why technology firms are a big part of AXA XL’s inland marine insurance client base in the Western US. This article highlights why technology firms need inland marine insurance and the other sectors seeking inland marine coverage.
Let's Talk: Keeping industries moving with inland marine insurance
If property assets can move, structures can be built, or unique valuation needs exist, it’s likely that someone is relying on inland marine insurance. Ken Mueller, AXA XL’s Southeast Regional Director of Marine highlights the growth opportunities within the market and AXA XL’s underwriting appetite.