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freemalaysiatoday. com > category > business > 05/05/2026 > berkshire-taps-charlie-shamieh-to-succeed-ajit-jain-as-insurance-chief-wsj-reports

Berkshire taps Charlie Shamieh to succeed Ajit Jain as insurance chief, WSJ reports

3+ hour, 4+ min ago  (168+ words) Shamieh, a veteran of the insurance industry, is set to take over Berkshire's vast insurance operations once 74-year-old Jain retires, the report said. Reuters could not immediately verify the WSJ report. Berkshire Hathaway did not immediately respond to Reuters' request…...

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freemalaysiatoday. com > category > business > 03/29/2026 > ship-insurers-juggle-war-risks-for-perilous-gulf-route

Ship insurers juggle war risks for perilous Gulf route

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (790+ words) Here are facts and figures about how maritime insurance works " and the impact from the war sparked by US-Israeli strikes on Iran, which has virtually cut off shipping in the strait. After the fighting broke out on Feb 28, some insurers…...