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ME conflict: Airlines mitigate risk by repositioning aircraft

ME conflict: Airlines mitigate risk by repositioning aircraft

Airlines have adapted their operations through longer routings and revised scheduling since the Iran war began on 28 February. These moves have contributed to increased flight times, fuel consumption and overall operating costs.

Sarah Si | 23 Apr 2026

Conflict monitor: Increase in BI-related claims expected in coming years

Conflict monitor: Increase in BI-related claims expected in coming years

The next one to two years could see expectations of a gradual increase in business interruption-related claims among SMEs, from supply chain disruption.

Sarah Si | 23 Apr 2026

Conflict Monitor: Alternative shipping routes being explored for seamless global trade

Conflict Monitor: Alternative shipping routes being explored for seamless global trade

The Middle East conflict is taking a major toll on global shipping and trade, leading to growing interest in alternative maritime routes, including the Arctic corridor.

Jimmy John | 22 Apr 2026

ME conflict: Whitepaper outlines emerging opportunities in Qatar post-war

ME conflict: Whitepaper outlines emerging opportunities in Qatar post-war

While conflicts such as the ongoing Iran-Israel-US war present clear risks, they may also give rise to emerging opportunities, says global professional services provider KPMG.

MEIR team | 21 Apr 2026

ME conflict: Morocco's insurance market braces for new era of geopolitical risk

ME conflict: Morocco's insurance market braces for new era of geopolitical risk

MEIR team | 20 Apr 2026

Conflict monitor: Sri Lanka among worst impacted in APAC by Middle East war

Conflict monitor: Sri Lanka among worst impacted in APAC by Middle East war

Anoop Khanna | 20 Apr 2026

ME conflict: Beazley announces intent to launch a marine war consortium

ME conflict: Beazley announces intent to launch a marine war consortium

MEIR team | 19 Apr 2026

ME conflict: Shipowners need to consider war risk cover beyond high-risk zones

ME conflict: Shipowners need to consider war risk cover beyond high-risk zones

MEIR team | 19 Apr 2026

Past Articles

Conflict Monitor: Iran tensions create second-order risks for life insurers in Asia, says HSBC Insurance CEO

Conflict Monitor: Iran tensions create second-order risks for life insurers in Asia, says HSBC Insurance CEO

ME conflict: From ceasefire to uncertainty: What comes next for insurance after the US-Iran war pause?

ME conflict: From ceasefire to uncertainty: What comes next for insurance after the US-Iran war pause?

ME conflict: Global financial markets confront the war and amplification risks

ME conflict: Global financial markets confront the war and amplification risks

ME conflict: UAE insurers navigate geopolitical tensions following strong 2025 financial year

ME conflict: UAE insurers navigate geopolitical tensions following strong 2025 financial year

ME conflict: Insurers can define 'warlike act'

ME conflict: Insurers can define 'warlike act'

The MEIR Dialogue: Long-term implications for insurance

The MEIR Dialogue: Long-term implications for insurance

ME conflict: Jordan's insurance federation assesses implications of war on insurance sector

ME conflict: Jordan's insurance federation assesses implications of war on insurance sector

ME conflict: Shipowners deterred from transiting through Hormuz Strait

ME conflict: Shipowners deterred from transiting through Hormuz Strait

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