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Weak dollar flatters marine premium growth as attritional claims build, IUMI finds

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 · Written up by our desk · Health Insurance

Global marine insurance premiums rose 5.5% to US$42.6 billion in 2025. The International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) says most of that headline growth reflects a weaker US dollar rather than a firmer market

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