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Mitigating Risk

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TOP BUSINESS RISKS

FOR MARINE AND

SHIPPING COMPANIES

By Capt. Randall Lund, MBA, NAMS-CMS, Senior Marine Risk Consultant, Allianz Commercial he 2026 Allianz Risk Barometer revealed some sur-

Changes in Legislation and Regulation prising ? ndings for the maritime industry. Now in its There is a new entrant in the top risk spot this year for Ma- 15th year, this annual business risk ranking by cor- rine and Shipping companies. Changes in Legislation and

Tporate insurer Allianz Commercial incorporates the Regulation, which includes tariffs, new directives, and sustain- views of 3,338 global risk management professionals on the ability requirements, comes in at ? rst place with 40% of indus- main perils on their radar for the year ahead. Survey respon- try respondents citing this as the leading risk for the industry.

dents included Marine and Shipping risk experts who identi- Many businesses are clearly concerned about the strategic ? ed the threats keeping them up at night. Here is how they divergence in how major economies are recalibrating digital, ranked the top Marine industry risks for 2026: ? nancial and sustainability frameworks. While the US appears 22 Maritime Reporter & Engineering News • February 2026

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