War risk premiums for Hormuz transits rose from 0.2% of hull value before the war to as high as 10% at the peak. Analysts expect them to settle at 1–2% post-ceasefire – five to ten times pre-war levels, permanently. The oil price has moved on. The insurance market hasn't.

Apr 9, 2026
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