Businesses in the Middle East bought insurance that protects against terrorism or sabotage, but far fewer purchased coverage explicitly designed to cover "war."
Stocks & Investing·May 19, 2026
Trump says it's not a 'war.' Insurers with money on the line say it is
Businesses in the Middle East bought insurance that protects against terrorism or sabotage, but far fewer purchased coverage explicitly designed to cover "war."
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1-point summary · 1 minBusinesses in the Middle East bought insurance that protects against terrorism or sabotage, but far fewer purchased coverage explicitly designed to cover "war."
- Businesses in the Middle East bought insurance that protects against terrorism or sabotage, but far fewer purchased coverage explicitly designed to cover "war."
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