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Regulatory / Legal

Leasing company pursues $80 million claim for aircraft lost in Russia

May 18, 2023

Via: Insurance Business

An aircraft leasing company is pursuing an $80 million claim for commercial airplanes lost in Russia following the invasion of Ukraine, despite the claimant never having seen the relevant policy documents. Shearwater Aircraft Leasing made the claim, which relates to […]


Geo-Political, Risk Management

Aviation insurance – how are the Sudan conflict, Russia-Ukraine aircraft lawsuits impacting the mark

April 18, 2023

Via: Insurance Business

Fierce fighting has erupted in Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, amid a power struggle between its army and paramilitary force RSF. Nearly 100 civilians were reportedly killed in the clashes over the weekend. The violence deepens concerns among insurers, who are still […]


News

Long arbitration and legal procedures for lessors and re/insurers of stranded aircrafts in Russia

September 28, 2022

Via: Insurance Business

According to a recent report by DBRS Morningstar the risk of a prolonged Russian invasion of Ukraine will further complicate the resolution of aircraft leasing insurance claims which would take years to settle, with experts believing that this would require […]


Geo-Political, Risk Management

Lessor SMBC recognises $1.6bn impairment on aircraft stranded in Russia

July 8, 2022

Via: Reinsurance News

Leading aircraft leasing firm, SMBC Aviation Capital, has said it is “unlikely” that it will be able to recover 34 owned aircraft stranded in Russia following the country’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine and subsequent sanctions, leading the company to recognise […]