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What’s new: In this Global Insight episode of the On Aon podcast, Aon transportation and marine leaders examine the evolving risk environment in the Strait of Hormuz — one of the most critical corridors for global energy and trade. The discussion focuses on how shifting conditions are impacting trade flows, how insurance markets are responding in real time and what capacity and pricing signals reveal. It also highlights the role insurance plays in enabling global trade and what organizations should be watching as they plan for continued disruption.

Key Takeaways: 

1. Insurance remains available to support global trade through the Strait of Hormuz, even as risk has intensified and pricing has adjusted significantly. The primary constraint on vessel movement continues to be safety, not the withdrawal of insurance capacity.
2. Marine and war insurance mechanisms are designed for active risk management. Notice provisions enable insurers to reassess accumulation, reprice exposure and maintain coverage in response to changing conditions, supporting continued market function.
3. Leadership advantage comes from preparedness and adaptability. Organizations that understand supply chain vulnerabilities, engage closely with brokers and insurers and plan for both immediate and midterm disruption are better positioned to sustain continuity and act with confidence as conditions evolve.

Experts in this episode:  

• Philip Smaje, Global Industry Specialty Leader, Transportation and Logistics, Aon 

• Lee Meyrick, Chair, Risk Capital, Transportation and Logistics, Aon 

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