India has expanded its list of approved Russian insurers for vessels calling at its ports, increasing the number from eight to eleven. This decision comes in response to significant disruptions in oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, which has been severely impacted by ongoing conflicts involving the US, Israel, and Iran. The Strait's traffic is nearly at a complete standstill, prompting India, the world's largest buyer of Russian crude oil, to rely more heavily on Russian supplies. The US Treasury recently extended a waiver allowing foreign buyers to import Russian crude until mid-May. Among the newly approved insurers are Gazprom Insurance Ltd., Rosgosstrakh Insurance Co., and Balance Insurance JSC, with some approvals extending into next year. This expansion highlights the challenges faced due to sanctions on Russian vessels, which are not covered by the International Group of P&I Clubs, the traditional provider of marine liability insurance for about 87% of global shipping tonnage.