India Launches ₹12,980 Crore Maritime Insurance Pool to Safeguard Shipping

52 articles · Updated · Reuters · Apr 18

India’s government has approved the Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool, backed by a ₹12,980 crore sovereign guarantee, to support shipping amid escalating global risks.
The pool will provide domestic insurance for maritime risks—including hull, cargo, war, and P&I—covering India-linked vessels and trade routes for at least 10 years.
This initiative aims to reduce reliance on foreign insurers, ensure uninterrupted trade, and strengthen India’s shipping sector as global premiums surge due to geopolitical tensions.

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