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The Shipowners’ Club has in-depth knowledge of the risks and liabilities you face when operating your fleet, borne from over 160 years of experience in providing Protection and Indemnity (P&I) cover, Legal Costs Cover and associated insurances.
As market leader, we insure over 33,000 small and specialist vessels across the globe. Every year, 95% of our Members choose to stay with us, and our top 25 Members hold an average of 24 years’ continuous entry; testament to our ability to serve Members’ best interests and respond to changing needs.
We have a wide spread of Members across a range of vessel types, operating sectors and geographical areas. This diversification delivers stability, allowing us to enjoy a strong balance sheet and an A rating from Standard & Poor’s.
Referred to as a P&I Club, Shipowners’ is one of thirteen Clubs which make up the International Group, insuring over 90% of the world’s tonnage.
Latest news and insight
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REGINAVE Update – Argentina
The Club would like to draw Members’ attention to recent changes to the navigation regulation in Argentina.
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Renewal 2020/2021
At the 2019 half year point, the Club reported a Combined Ratio of 105.9%, with an underwriting deficit of US$ 5.7m. This represented a deficit marginally higher than budgeted, which was determined to be largely the result of the increased quantum of claims in both 2018 and 2019 when compared with 2016 and 2017.
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Notice of Extraordinary General Meeting Wednesday 22nd January 2020
Notice is hereby given that an Extraordinary General Meeting of The Shipowners’ Mutual Protection and Indemnity Association (Luxembourg) will be held on Wednesday 22nd January 2020 at 11.45 hours at The Shipowners’ Mutual Protection and Indemnity Association (Luxembourg), 16, Rue Notre-Dame, L-2240 Luxembourg.
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The false economy of amending knock for knock clauses
This article looks at why the integrity of knock for knock agreements is so important, what changes Members should look out for that can undermine the regime and why all those involved should think carefully before making such amendments.
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New report from The Mission to Seafarers shows increased positivity and satisfaction among those working at sea.
The latest Seafarers Happiness Index report, published today by The Mission to Seafarers, has revealed a marked improvement in happiness levels among seafarers across all sectors of the industry.
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Liability Insurance Policy for European Inland Craft 2020 (Inland Policy) – changes with explanations
The Club is pleased to inform Members of changes to the Inland Policy for 2020. The changes will take effect for all policies incepting as from 20 February 2020.
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Yacht Liability Insurance Policy 2020 – changes with explanations
The Club is pleased to inform Members of changes to the Yacht Liability Insurance Policy for 2020. The changes will take effect for all policies incepting as from 20 February 2020.
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Fishing Vessel Liability Insurance Policy 2020 – changes with explanations
The Club is pleased to inform Members of changes to the Fishing Vessel Liability Insurance Policy for 2020. The changes will take effect for all policies incepting as from 20 February 2020.
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Passenger Vessel Liability Insurance Policy 2020 – changes with explanations
The Club is pleased to inform Members of changes to the Passenger Vessel Liability Insurance Policy for 2020. The changes will take effect for all policies incepting as from 20 February 2020.
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Giselle Villanueva: A back to basics guide to arbitration and mediation
English law allows for several different forums to resolve disputes, as an alternative to litigation in court. Given the costs and resource requirements of court proceedings in England and Wales, these Alternative Dispute Resolution (“ADR”) methods are now actively encouraged by the courts.
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