Piracy

Munich Re views the frequency and scale of recent acts of piracy with growing concern. Even if piracy only accounts for a very small portion of marine insurance business, the potential perils are enormous.

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Piracy today – a "million dollar business"

September 2009

Ship hijackings have continued unabated, despite the military presence in the Gulf of Aden and off the coast of Somalia. Kidnap and ransom is " thebig business" for pirates. »more

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Piracy reaches new dimensions

December 2008

The frequency and severity of piracy attacks have reached alarming levels. Munich Re comments on the current situation. »more