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DFC Announces Chubb as Lead Insurance Partner for Maritime Reinsurance Plan

DFC’s Maritime Reinsurance plan combines Chubb’s underwriting expertise with the financial commitment of the U.S. Government and will help restore market confidence and resume trade disrupted by the conflict in Iran.

DFC Announces $20 Billion Plan for Maritime Reinsurance in the Gulf

DFC responded quickly to President Trump’s call to deploy its insurance to help ensure the free flow of goods. “We are confident that our reinsurance plan will get oil, gasoline, LNG, jet fuel, and fertilizer through the Strait of Hormuz and flowing again to the world,” said DFC CEO Ben Black.

DFC Political Risk Insurance to Support Shipping in Gulf Region

President Trump has called on DFC to mobilize its political risk insurance tools to stabilize international commerce and support American and allied businesses operating in the Middle East during this period of conflict with the Iranian regime.

What is Political Risk Insurance?

DFC’s political risk insurance provides vital coverage against losses due to currency inconvertibility, government interference, and political violence including terrorism, helping support businesses in emerging markets and conflict-affected regions around the world. DFC also offers reinsurance to increase underwriting capacity.

Did You Know?

DFC’s political risk insurance tool has its roots in the post-World War II Marshall Plan, which authorized the U.S. Government to insure private investors against risks associated with investing overseas.

Today, DFC’s political risk insurance supports transactions in 45 countries around the world.

DFC in the News

CNBC | Chubb set as main U.S. insurer for Persian Gulf shipping amid Iran war

Financial Times | U.S. agency to create $20 billion reinsurance facility for Gulf shipping

CNBC | Treasury Secretary Bessent: U.S. will make “series of announcements” to support oil trade in the Gulf

CBS | What to know about the agency Trump says will insure ships in the Persian Gulf

Daily Caller | Iran nearly crippled global energy, but Trump found a new weapon

The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), established in 2019 with bipartisan support under President Trump, is the international investment arm of the U.S. Government. DFC partners with the private sector to advance U.S. foreign policy and strengthen national security by mobilizing private capital around the world. DFC invests across strategic sectors including critical minerals, modern infrastructure, and advanced technology — fostering economic development, supporting U.S. interests, and delivering returns to American taxpayers.

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