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Sweden Seizes Ship Suspected of Sabotage in Baltic Sea

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The Security Service said it’s conducting a preliminary investigation into the crime … Sweden detained a vessel suspected of damaging a subsea data cable connecting it with Latvia, the third such incident in the Baltic Sea in the past three months.

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Cargo Theft Up 27% in 2024 With Continued Rise Expected: NICB

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Tariffs, enhanced technology to defeat law enforcement along with profitability of criminal enterprises, and geopolitical circumstances have led to an increased threat to the global supply chain, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB). Within the past 18 months, …

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A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding Commercial Property Insurance

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– Inland Marine Insurance : Valuable for businesses frequently moving goods and equipment across locations. Does the local crime rate affect security? . – Environmental Liability Coverage : Particularly useful for businesses dealing with hazardous materials, covering clean-up costs from damage caused by pollution.

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Insurance for Apartment Building Owners: Protecting Your Client’s Investments With the Right Coverage

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Crime insurance : Protects against financial losses caused by theft, burglary, or employee dishonesty, covering stolen money, securities, or property. These include $1 million in personal liability, coverage for personal contents, inland marine for scheduled valuables, and additional living expenses.

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Houthi attacks on ships amount to war crimes, says NGO

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Landlord Insurance: Costs and Coverages in the City

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With Distinguished, you can also offer optional coverages like:  Flood insurance Earthquake insurance Hired and non-owned automobile coverage Crime insurance (condominiums only) Employee liability benefits insurance Personal liability (for owner-occupied properties) Personal inland marine (for owner-occupied properties) Additional living expenses (..)

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Somali Piracy Revives Sharply After Years of Quiet

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Somali piracy — the scourge of merchant shipping more than a decade ago — has had a resurgence this year, the industry’s main observer of the crime said. There were eight acts of piracy and hijackings in the first half …