Europe

Underwriters are charging as much as 10% of the value of a ship’s hull, according to four people involved in the market.

Lessors of planes stuck in Russia since the onset of sanctions have warned insurers of possible claims to come if the jets aren’t returned. Insurers, meanwhile, are canceling some policies, including for war risk, and may challenge claims on coverage still in force, industry participants say.

This was supposed to be the first year Ukraine would send an official delegation of startups to South by Southwest, the annual technology and arts festival in Austin, Texas. The plan was, of course, disrupted by a war at home.

Resolution and Allianz have been working with advisers on a deal that could be announced as early as this week pending regulatory approval, the people said, asking not to be identified because the information is private. The transaction would affect roughly $6 billion in liabilities that would be ceded to Resolution Life, which is run by former GE Insurance executive Clive Cowdery, they said.

Europe’s largest insurer is discussing a potential reinsurance deal for a portfolio with tens of billions of dollars in assets and liabilities, according to the people. It is working with advisers on the possible transaction, the people said, asking not to be identified because the information is private.