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AlfaStrakhovanie

Sanctioned Russian composite insurer operating outside the International Group P&I pool, linked to the Caroline Bezengi's salvage cover.

Last refreshed: 17 August 2026 · Appears in 1 active topic

Key Question

Why does a sanctioned Russian insurer, not a P&I club, stand behind the Caroline Bezengi spill?

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Background

AlfaStrakhovanie is the sanctioned Russian composite insurer Insurance Business reported on 14 August 2026 as the underwriter standing behind the Caroline Bezengi, the Sovcomflot-linked tanker leaking oil onto Omani and Iranian shores since running aground on 21 June. It operates outside the International Group of P&I clubs that mainstream Western insurers have withdrawn Russian-linked shipping from since 2022. That leaves the tanker's spill response without the conventional international liability machinery a P&I-insured vessel would carry.

Common Questions
What is AlfaStrakhovanie?
A sanctioned Russian composite insurer reported to underwrite the Caroline Bezengi, the tanker leaking oil off Oman.Source: Insurance Business
Why does AlfaStrakhovanie matter for the Caroline Bezengi spill?
It sits outside the International Group P&I pool that mainstream insurers use, so the usual international spill-compensation system may not engage.Source: Insurance Business
Is AlfaStrakhovanie part of the International Group of P&I Clubs?
No. It operates outside that pool, which Western insurers have withdrawn Russian-linked shipping from since 2022.Source: Insurance Business
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