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Mpox is an infectious disease caused by the virus formerly known as monkeypox, a species of the genus Orthopoxvirus. It typically lasts for 2 to 4 weeks and is similar to smallpox but generally less severe.
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News 11 Sep, 2024IG publishes second Sustainability Report
The IG's second Sustainability Report has now been published, following the first report in 2022.
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News 10 Sep, 2024West appoints Bart Mertens as Chief Underwriting Officer
West is pleased to announce the appointment of Bart Mertens as Chief Underwriting Officer, effective early 2025. Bart has over 30 years experience in the marine insurance industry and joins West from another International Group Club where he has worked for the last 14 years.
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News 28 Aug, 2024Mpox Overview and Port Requirements
Mpox is an infectious disease caused by the virus formerly known as monkeypox, a species of the genus Orthopoxvirus. It typically lasts for 2 to 4 weeks and is similar to smallpox but generally less severe.
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Emma MacCarthyLoss Prevention Officer
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News 22 Jul, 2024Russian Sanctions - designation update
Further to our March 2024 news item, the UK authorities have since designated Russian insurance provider Ingosstrakh Insurance Company resultant from their “carrying on business in a sector of strategic significance to the Government of Russia
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News 22 Apr, 2024Venezuela - re-imposition of U.S. sanctions
On 17 April 2024 OFAC issued General License 44A (GL44A) which permits the wind-down of oil and gas operations in Venezuela until 31 May 2024, including “the production, lifting, sale, and exportation of oil or gas from Venezuela, and provision of related goods and services” and transactions involving the state oil company PdVSA.
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Tony PaulsonHead of Asia & Corporate Director
