Trump Orders U.S.-Backed Insurance and Navy Escorts for Gulf Shipping

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The US is considering providing insurance and navy escorts for Gulf shipping due to the withdrawal of major maritime insurance firms from war-risk coverage, a move that could increase costs and risks for shipping companies.

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Bearish
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80%
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Short Term

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Donald Trump calls for a US-backed insurance following news that most of the world’s largest maritime insurance firms are set to cease covering war risks for ships entering the Persian Gulf. On 5 March, various members of the London-based International Group of Protection and Indemnity Clubs will automatically terminate war-risk cover if vessels enter the Persian Gulf. Those include Gard AS, NorthStandard, Steamship Mutual Underwriting Association, Assuranceforeningen Skuld, American Steamship Owners Mutual Protection and Indemnity…

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Original article published by OilPrice.com on March 4, 2026.
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