Ukraine Starts Grain Insurance Program Days After Missile Attack

A steady stream of ships has been transporting grain and metals since September. 

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Ukraine is starting an insurance program with broker Marsh McLennan and Lloyd’s of London to provide cover for grain vessels sailing from Ukraine’s deep-sea ports, just days after a ship was hitBloomberg Terminal by a Russian missile.

The country is launching a $50 million program for insuring ships against military risks, first deputy prime minister and economy minister Yulia Svyrydenko said.