Shipping companies told to expect not only double-digit rate hikes for both hull and P&I insurance, but tenfold increases in premiums for non-marine corporate cover as well.
Shipping companies can expect not only double-digit rate rises for both hull and protection and indemnity insurance, but tenfold increases in premiums for non-marine corporate cover as well, according to the head of marine at major broker Aon.
In particular, directors’ and officers’ liability insurance was highlighted, where the market is currently described as ‘harder than hard’ on account of the uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic.