Latest Ukraine Headlines

All the headlines from our Ukraine Topic Page, ordered by recency.

Inflation, Ukraine War Seen as Chief Financial Risks

May 10 2022 // High inflation, volatility in stock and commodity markets and the war in Ukraine have emerged as the chief risks to the U.S. financial system, the Federal Reserve reported on Monday in a biannual update on financial...

Multiple Marine Insurance Claims Expected From War in Ukraine: Allianz

May 10 2022 // Global insurers are expected to receive multiple marine insurance claims from ships damaged or lost as the conflict in Ukraine spills over into sea lanes, insurer Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) said in a...

Russia-Ukraine a ‘Complex’ Situation for Insurance Industry: AIG CEO Zaffino

May 5 2022 // AIG CEO Peter Zaffino during the company’s most recent earnings call provided analysts with some insight regarding insurance implications from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.“We have not seen a situation...

EU Regulator Warns of Increased Risk to Airlines as Result of Ukraine War

May 5 2022 // The European Union’s Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) regulator warned on Thursday of increased risks to airlines due to the war in Ukraine, such as civil planes being accidentally targeted as well as an increased risk...

Swiss Re Reports Q1 Loss as Ukraine War, Natural Disasters and COVID Take Their Toll

May 5 2022 // Swiss Re reported a group net loss of $248 million during the first quarter, as a result of headwinds such as the war in Ukraine, higher-than-expected natural catastrophes and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.This loss...

QBE Reports 22% Surge in Q1 Premiums, Expects Hit From Ukraine War

May 4 2022 // Australia’s QBE Insurance Group said on Thursday its first-quarter written premiums grew 22% in constant currency terms, as volatility because of the Russia-Ukraine war led to more demand to insure crops.The war in...

Global Shipping Industry Pushes to Rescue Seafarers Trapped in Ukraine

May 2 2022 // Just under 500 seafarers remain stuck onboard 109 ships at Ukrainian ports – skeleton crews who were left on board to enable their crew mates to be evacuated amid the conflict with Russia, shipping officials said on...

Lloyd’s Insurer Lancashire Sees Manageable Russia-Ukraine Losses

Apr 28 2022 // Shares in Lloyd’s of London insurer Lancashire jumped nearly 10% on Thursday as it estimated net losses in Ukraine at around $20-30 million and said further potential losses in the region were within its risk...

ESG, Invasion of Ukraine Focus of Marsh McLennan Earnings Call

Apr 22 2022 // Much attention was paid to ESG (environmental, social, and governance) issues and the Russian invasion of Ukraine as Marsh McLennan reported the highest first-quarter underlying growth in more than 20 years.First quarter...

SCOR Warns of Ukraine Conflict Impact on Q1 2022 Results

Apr 18 2022 // Paris-based reinsurer SCOR said the company expects a first-quarter 2022 charge in the high double-digit million euros range for potential claims related to the Russia-Ukraine conflict across both treaty reinsurance and...

AIG Looks at Cutting Insurance for Russia, Ukraine

Apr 8 2022 // AIG, one of the world’s biggest commercial insurers, is considering cutting cover for Russia and Ukraine, to shield itself from the risk of hefty claims as sanctions ratchet up and the war drags on, an insurance...

Dominica-Flagged Cargo Ship Sinks in Ukrainian Port of Mariupol After Missile Attack

Apr 6 2022 // A Dominica-flagged cargo ship sank on Tuesday in the besieged southern Ukrainian port city of Mariupol after being targeted by Russian missile strikes, the vessel’s flag registry said.The Azburg was believed to have...

Russian Invasion of Ukraine, Cyber Attacks and War Exclusions in P/C Policies

Apr 4 2022 // The Russian invasion of Ukraine may result in cyberattacks causing widespread and severe losses in Ukraine and beyond.Even before the current invasion, some Russian cyberattacks aimed at Ukraine spread to other nations....

Ukraine to Guarantee Insurance Payouts to Cargo Ships Damaged at Its Danube Ports

Apr 1 2022 // Ukraine, a major producer of grain, oilseeds and steel products, will guarantee insurance payments to cargo vessels damaged in hostilities on its stretch of the Danube, according to the government decision published on...

Global Insurance Losses From Russia-Ukraine War Could Range From $16B to $35B

Apr 1 2022 // Global insurance losses from the Russia-Ukraine war could range from $16 billion to $35 billion, with reinsurers expected to assume 50% of those claims, according to a report published by S&P Global Ratings.While...

Ukraine Urges Marine Insurers to Withdraw Coverage for Russian Shipping Companies

Mar 31 2022 // The Ukrainian government has asked international marine insurers to stop all dealings with shipping companies carrying Russian fossil fuels in a bid to intensify pressure on Vladimir Putin’s regime.Oleg Ustenko,...

Analysis – Cyber Insurers Face Large Ukraine War-Related Claims Despite Exclusions

Mar 31 2022 // Insurers face potential multi-billion dollar claims for cyber attacks related to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, despite policy wording designed to get them off the hook for war, industry sources say.Following the Feb....

Zurich Removes ‘Z’ From Social Media Branding as Russia Uses Symbol in Ukraine War

Mar 30 2022 // Zurich Insurance said it has removed the letter “Z” from its social media branding as a result of Russia’s use of the letter during its war in Ukraine.“The Zurich brand has been around for 150...

Jet Leasing Firms Tally Up Losses Stemming From Russia-Ukraine War

Mar 30 2022 // Aircraft leasing firms are tallying up losses stemming from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, according to the head of Avolon Holdings Ltd., one of the biggest players in the industry.Lessors are in dialogue with...

Russian Airlines Could Be Frozen Out of Aircraft Leasing Market After Ukraine War

Mar 29 2022 // Russian airlines could be frozen out of the aircraft leasing market well beyond the Ukraine conflict, one of the industry’s biggest players warned on Tuesday, blaming what executives have described as a default...