Insurance Business · 11 Sep, 17:14 · Business briefing

Lloyd's lobbies for delay as UK's ban on insuring Russian LNG tankers approaches

Lloyd’s of London is actively lobbying the UK government to postpone the impending ban on insuring Russian liquefied natural gas tankers.

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Lloyd’s of London is actively lobbying the UK government to postpone the impending ban on insuring Russian liquefied natural gas tankers. The industry argues that an immediate prohibition could destabilise global energy markets and disrupt essential supply chains. This development highlights the complex intersection of international sanctions, insurance regulation, and geopolitical strategy. For professionals, it underscores the critical role of risk assessment and regulatory navigation in the maritime and energy sectors during periods of intense political pressure.

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