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Houston Pilots’ new sistership launches, San Jacinto and Juan Seguin, win WorkBoat’s 2025 Boat of the Year.

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Dan Bookham

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Dan Bookham is a vice president with Allen Insurance & Financial. He specializes in longshore, offshore, and shipyard risk. He can be reached at 1-800-236-4311 or [email protected].

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AI tools help insurers analyze vessel data, predict risks, and improve coverage decisions. Shutterstock photo.

How artificial intelligence is reshaping marine insurance

Lithium-ion battery technology offers numerous benefits, but it also poses several significant hazards that vessel operators, industrial facilities, and boatyards must address proactively. Shutterstock image.

The Li-ion threat

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Insurance premiums likely to reflect tariffs

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Safety at work: An emotional issue

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Exploiting the legal system

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Look for marine insurance rates to increase

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Use close calls to your advantage

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How to be attractive to marine insurers

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Insurance market concerns still loom in 2024

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