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24:28

Modern slavery in maritime

IUMI Podcast ·

2025/10/27

Modern slavery is a major human rights issues affecting many millions of people across the globe. Although illegal in every country, many industries are impacted including maritime. Despite being on the edges, marine insurers can still play a part in helping to reduce and ultimately eradicate this appalling practice.Pauline Des Vallieres, Chair of IUMI’s ESG Working Group and Hendrike Kühl, IUMI’s Policy Director join our latest podcast to discuss this pressing issue and to offer advice to all

23:27

How has marine insurance performed over the past 18...

IUMI Podcast ·

2025/09/30

Tune into our latest podcast to get an update on the recently published IUMI statistics and analysis covering global premiums, loss ratios, market commentary and more. We feature Jun Lin, Chair of our Facts & Figures Committee and Veith Huesmann, our Chief Analyst. Together, they discuss the health of marine hull, cargo and offshore energy insurance amidst global change and uncertainty. Don’t miss it!

35:17

The Indian marine insurance market

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2025/08/29

In our latest podcast we turn the spotlight on the Indian Marine Insurance market and we are joined by:Pratibha Jadav, Consultant at General Insurance Council of India Sujoy Maitra, Vice President & Head – Marine Insurance at ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co. Ltd. Jayati Roy, Deputy General Manager, Marine Hull, Cargo & Aviation Dept at The New India Assurance Co. Ltd. Amit Umrawala, Senior Vice President & Head – Marine at Tata AIG General Insurance Co. Ltd. We discuss the current

19:01

IUMI Conference Preview 2025

IUMI Podcast ·

2025/07/04

The much-anticipated IUMI annual conference will be staged this year in Singapore 7-10 September. In the podcast we chat with Ho Kai Weng, CEO of the General Insurance Association of Singapore and Lars Lange, Secretary General at IUMI. GIA and IUMI are co-hosting the event in the Resorts World Convention Centre on Sentosa Island, Singapore. Our guests give a unique preview of the conference and surrounding social programme and offer their thoughts on what speakers and delegates will be discussing

23:36

The growing issue of illegal, unregulated and...

IUMI Podcast ·

2025/06/05

Today – 5 June – is international IUU Fishing Day which raises awareness of illegal, unregulated and unreported fishing.This is a significant problem affecting fisheries, economies and livelihoods. It not only undermines conservation efforts but also threatens marine biodiversity and encourages poverty, food insecurity and human rights abuses. In this podcast we discuss this concerning and growing issue in the context of marine insurance. To do that, we are joined by Anneke Kooiman who is

20:24

Experiences of IUMI Junior Committee Members

IUMI Podcast ·

2025/05/12

In this podcast we explore the inner workings of IUMI and, in particular, a recent initiative to encourage younger members to join our technical committees. Not long ago it was decided to recruit junior members to committee meetings to watch and to listen but, more importantly, to make valuable contributions to the work of their chosen committee or forum. We hear from two newish junior members about their experiences with IUMI so far. Joining the discussion are Jackie Lan who is a Senior Marine

25:51

What might the trend for tariffs mean for marine...

IUMI Podcast ·

2025/04/28

Tariffs – actual or threatened – are changing the way we live, work and do business. Nations are imposing restrictions on other nations only to suffer themselves as retaliatory tariffs are demanded. Global markets have suffered and international trade is exposed. The current situation remains unclear and in a state of flux but some say the world has changed forever.To try to make sense of the impact of protectionism on marine insurance, we’ve invited three top experts from Europe, Asia and North

15:51

Growth and development in the Chinese marine...

IUMI Podcast ·

2025/03/18

The Chinese marine insurance market is an important one. It continues to grow off the back of the world's largest commercial fleet and a range of domestic initiatives. In this podcast we speak with Ge Qi, Head of Reinsurance at Cosco Shipping Captive Insurance Company, a Director of the Shanghai Institute of Marine Insurance and a member of IUMI's Ocean Hull Committee. Ge Qi gives a unique insight into the current status of the Chinese market and explains how he believes the market will grow and

19:37

Getting to Net Zero – obligations for marine insurers...

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2025/02/25

Shipping is moving towards Net Zero to comply with IMO’s climate ambitions and this requires a joined-up effort from all involved in the maritime industry, including marine insurers. In this podcast, Dr Sinem Ogis from Türk P&I Insurance (and a member of our Legal & Liability Committee) reviews progress towards Net Zero and highlights the role for marine underwriters. James Whitlam from Concirrus (an IUMI Professional Partner) joins the discussion to explain how insurtech can help insurers

13:59

Top Tier - Container Safety

IUMI Podcast ·

2024/12/12

In this podcast we discuss the influential Top Tier Joint Industry Project which is being run by MARIN (Maritime Research Institute Netherlands) and focuses on container safety. We speak with Project Direct Jos Koning who shares the project’s objectives and gives us an early insight into the findings and conclusions. Around 40 organisations are participating in the project and IUMI is represented through its German member, GDV.

16:58

Guidelines for the use of flexitanks

IUMI Podcast ·

2024/11/06

We have recently issued a comprehensive paper offering guidelines for the use of flexible tanks for liquid bulk cargo. In this podcast we are joined by two authors of that paper: Captain Andrew Kinsey, Director of Marine Consulting at Integrated Speciality Coverages; and Nicolas Gabriel, Divisional Director & Consultant at Battermann & Tillery Global Marine. Together, they give an overview of the issues and challenges surrounding the increasing use of flexitanks and discuss IUMI’s best

18:58

Marine insurance statistics – the latest picture

IUMI Podcast ·

2024/09/30

Listen to our latest podcast if you want to discover how marine insurance has been faring in 2023 and into 2024.We feature Jun Lin and Astrid Seltmann from the IUMI Facts & Figures Committee who talk about the current state of marine insurance within the wider context of the macro-economy. Both guests presented their findings at our 150th anniversary conference in Berlin and this podcast gives an overview of their presentations in advance of IUMI publishing its annual Stats Report later this

24:41

Lloyd’s Open Form – a review of the changes

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2024/09/04

Lloyd’s Open Form is the most commonly used contract for international marine salvage. This important contract has recently been revised and re-published by Lloyd’s. In this podcast we are joined by Alistair Johnston from law firm CJC and Nick Coleman from Gard (Nick is also Chair of the IUMI Salvage Forum) to take a fresh look at the LOF and what the revision means for marine insurers and others.

18:12

150 years of IUMI: Berlin Conference 2024

IUMI Podcast ·

2024/07/18

18:04

The security situation in the Red Sea

IUMI Podcast ·

2024/05/30

Following the attacks on shipping in the Red Sea area, Jakob Larsen, Head of Maritime Safety and Security at BIMCO shares his thoughts on the current situation and provides insights relevant to marine underwriters.

25:56

Insurance implications of the Baltimore Bridge incident

IUMI Podcast ·

2024/05/16

In this podcast we are joined by John Woods, a Partner with Clyde & Co in New York and Alex Mican, Head of Global Strategy and Growth at PCS Verisk – both are IUMI Professional Partners. We discuss the context of the Baltimore Bridge incident and delve into the possible impact and knock-on effects for marine insurance.

13:21

A convergence of crises: restrictions in the Panama...

IUMI Podcast ·

2024/03/15

Mariella Dauphinee, Marine Claims Leader at Coast Underwriters (an Intact Insurance Company) and IUMI Executive Committee member outlines the current restrictions in the Panama Canal and how that is impacting shipping. She discusses this in the wider context of other geopolitical events to highlight the potential effect on global trade.

24:43

Marine insurance implications from a shift of...

IUMI Podcast ·

2024/02/22

In this podcast we are joined by Michele Cibrario from SwissRe and Vice Chair of our Offshore Energy Committee. Michele discusses the general shift in the energy markets from fossil fuel to renewables with a focus on the offshore industries. He then drills down into the implications and opportunities for marine underwriters giving ample advice and food for thought.

19:02

150 years of IUMI

IUMI Podcast ·

2024/01/22

In IUMI’s 150th year, we invite Secretary General, Lars Lange to reflect on how the association has evolved over the past century and a half to remain the bedrock of global marine insurance. Lars discusses the modern association and also gives us an insight into what the future might hold for IUMI.

25:06

Embracing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging...

IUMI Podcast ·

2023/12/15

In most countries, there are strict laws against discrimination but it is fair to say that embracing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) in its fullest sense is still largely voluntary. A raft of studies have shown how adopting the many facets of DEIB can dramatically impact job performance, job turnover and work absences and, as importantly, the positive effect it has on a company’s strategy and decision making process as well as on individuals themselves. In this podcast we explore

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