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  • Global trade runs on trust – that’s why insurance is important in a time of war

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    The Iran conflict could be devastating, but while risks evolve and routes shift, trade continues to find a way, says  Benoit Urbin As expected, the latest military escalation involving the United States, Israel and Iran has reintroduced uncertainty into global markets. Energy markets have already come under upward pressure due to the risk of supply [...]

    View of the strategic Strait of Hormuz with passing cargo ships under a clear sky, highlighting global trade routes.

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