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Mpox
Mpox 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.

Emma MacCarthy
Emma MacCarthy
Loss Prevention Officer

Latest news

  • News 11 Sep, 2024
    IG publishes second Sustainability Report

    The IG's second Sustainability Report has now been published, following the first report in 2022.

  • News 10 Sep, 2024
    West 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.

  • News 28 Aug, 2024
    Mpox 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.

    Emma MacCarthy
    Emma MacCarthy
    Loss Prevention Officer

Sanctions news

  • News 22 Jul, 2024
    Russian 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

    Tim Davies
    Tim Davies
    Deputy Head of Claims (Eastern Team)
  • News 22 Apr, 2024
    Venezuela - 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.

    Tony Paulson
    Tony Paulson
    Head of Asia & Corporate Director
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