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Is Your War Exclusion Fit for Purpose?

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As global threats evolve, so does the question of what constitutes a ‘war’ risk under a standard property insurance policy, and how this might impact coverage. Russia’s Shadow War - Historically, a war was a physical...more

Venable LLP

OFAC Issues Sanctions Compliance Guidance and Scenarios for U.S. and International Maritime Industry

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On October 31, 2024, the U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued scenario-based guidance specific to the maritime shipping industry....more

Morgan Lewis

Update: Business Insurance Considerations Amid Conflict in Ukraine

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The conflict in Ukraine and actions taken by and against Russia continue to wreak havoc on global business operations, causing supply chain disruptions, interruptions in operations, and the loss of assets located abroad. With...more

Woodruff Sawyer

Placing D&O Insurance in Russia

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In our work with multinational corporations, we routinely place insurance programs with locally admitted policies around the world, including Russia. However, on March 15, 2022, Vladimir Putin signed a law prohibiting...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Merck and International Indemnity v ACE (et al.): war exclusion clauses in an age of cyber warfare

Companies should be aware that, as a result of increasing geopolitical instability, there is a heightened risk of cyber-attacks. Particularly in light of the Merck case, they should therefore consider closely examining the...more

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New Jersey Court Rules “Acts of War” Insurance Policy Exclusion Inapplicable to Russian Malware Attack

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Pharmaceutical giant Merck won a major victory over its insurance carrier in New Jersey Superior Court recently. Merck’s victory means its carrier is liable to pay out up $1.4 billion to Merck for alleged losses arising out...more

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