India plans ₹1,000 crore war-risk insurance fund as Hormuz crisis disrupts trade

Wait 5 sec.

India is exploring a dedicated fund to back insurers offering war-risk cover for ships. This move aims to ensure trade continuity through conflict zones like the Strait of Hormuz. Global reinsurers have withdrawn, making coverage difficult. The proposed facility, potentially similar to a past pool, would provide government backing to domestic insurers.