Flanigan Communications, Inc.

06/15/2026

Client Anmol Sawlani, CEO, Azure Risk, provided his expertise for this article in Air Cargo Week about the effect of fuel surcharges on Asian Airfreight.

Key takeaways:
• Surcharge volatility is the real problem, not fuel prices.
• Fuel surcharges now drive major strategic decisions.
• SAF mandates are compounding the cost burden.
• Rising costs are leading to cargo abandonment.
• Standard cargo insurance policies aren't designed for today's risks.

Even with headline prices easing, volatility in surcharge mechanisms continue to unsettle shippers and distort budgeting cycles. The issue is less about absolute fuel levels and more about the speed and frequency of surcharge adjustments across key corridors, which increasingly diverge from planning...

06/04/2026

+8 Partner Founder Philip Bilney was the lead expert in this article about Hong Kong's marine insurance market.

05/20/2026

We helped book Anthony Apa, CEO, Mark-It Express, on the #1 logistics podcast to talk about what’s actually working in drayage. The Freight Coach Podcast
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05/14/2026

Chicago media news:

The first installment of the biweekly Chicago Media Report column features an interview with Cassie Carlson, the new Fox 32 sports anchor, and more.

05/08/2026

Mergers are always big news. Here's how Supply and Demand Chain Executive covered news from client Tenet Transportation Tech and its merger with Crown Data Systems.

Together, the companies bring together the leading technology solutions in the market, unite their more than 40 employees, significantly expand resources, including a broader partner ecosystem, and equip customers with a technology partner deeply committed to their success.

04/27/2026

Hong Kong Business picked up our news about Wendy Kao’s appointment to Deputy Chair, +8 Partners, which is a global ecosystem of associated insurance businesses.

+8 Partners, an ecosystem of associated insurance businesses, appointed Wendy Kao as Deputy Chair.

04/20/2026

Still think the press release is dead? Wrong! Our client is getting massive coverage from one we sent last week.
Sample outlets that are posted and/or are writing about our news are: Insurance Asia News * Reinsurance News * Hong Kong Maritime Hub * AmBest * Business Insurance * MarketWatch * American Professional Mariners Association * Insurance Asia.
And more are popping up daily.

The changes also see Candace Chan, Mark Gu, and Martin Ham named as regional Chief Executives.

03/27/2026

Client Rebekah Khew, Vivace Asia Pacific, provides her insights for Benzinga about how the medical supplies supply chain is being affected due to the Iran war.

Oil prices have risen. Here's how Strait of Hormuz tensions could soon increase healthcare costs and make everyday medical supplies more expensive.

03/23/2026

Media news:

WBBM’s two local stations — 780 AM and 105.9 FM — will broadcast that much more local material from Chicago-area journalists, the station said.

03/20/2026

Client Rebekah Khew, director, Vivace Insurance Partners, APA, offers contributes her expertise for this article in Insurance Asia News about the volatility of war risk pricing, especially in the Strait of Hormuz, and addresses the impact of geopolitical tensions on maritime insurance rates and the challenges faced by insurers and ship operators.

The key resource for accurate, insightful and reliable coverage of Asia’s insurance and reinsurance market.