Major P&I Clubs Cancel Persian Gulf War Risk Coverage: 150 Ships Stranded as Premiums Triple

In an unprecedented move, six major P&I clubs including Gard, Skuld, and NorthStandard have cancelled war risk coverage for vessels in Iranian waters. Buy-back premiums have tripled to $750,000 per vessel, leaving shipowners scrambling for alternatives.

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The article focuses on P&I Clubs, War Risk, Persian Gulf, Coverage Cancellation and explains the topic in a way that supports decision-makers evaluating digital transformation, underwriting efficiency, and insurance operations improvements. Readers can use this page as an overview before exploring related product pages or further market analysis.

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