VIDEO: NorthStandard P&I merger set to trigger
The merger of two major players in the marine mutual insurance market — North P&I and Standard Club — is set to come into effect on February 20, establishing NorthStandard as one
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West P&I appoints ESG manager
West P&I has appointed Gina Panayiotou as its environmental, social and governance (ESG) manager. In that role she will be responsible for reviewing the P&I club’s approach to sustainability, people and governance,
Leadership transition at American P&I Club
After 27 years in the role, Joe Hughes will stand down as CEO of American P&I Club managing company, Shipowners Claims Bureau Inc. (SCB), on August 1. Succeeding him as CEO will
Major P&I merger will create new marine insurer
Marine P&I (protection and indemnity) insurance mutuals have long been facing challenging market conditions that have led observers to predict that further consolidation in the industry was likely. Today, two well-known players—North
B Americas P&I adds to team
The Britannia P&I club reports that Marcela Pizzaro has joined the staff of its exclusive correspondent in the U.S., B Americas P&I. Led by director Mike Unger, B Americas is based in
Change of leadership at Swedish Club
Gothenburg, Sweden-headquartered marine mutual insurer the Swedish Club is to appoint Thomas Nordberg to succeed Lars Rhodin as managing director from January 1, 2022, when Rhodin retires. Nordberg is a former head
Another major P&I club announces a rate increase for 2022
On Tuesday, the Swedish Club celebrated its 149th birthday. Today, the insurer announced a general Increase of 12.5% for 2022, saying that the move reflects the unique challenges currently faced by the
North P&I Club names Arklow Shipping’s James Tyrrell as chair
Global marine mutual insurer North P&I Club has elected James Alexander Tyrrell as the new chair of its board, succeeding Pratap Shirke, while Ioanna Procopiou has become the club’s first female vice-chair.
West of England P&I strengthens loss prevention team
West of England P&I Club has appointed Captain Simon Hodgkinson, formerly Head of Marine Operations at seismic vessel operator Polarcus, as Global Head of its Loss Prevention Department. It has also promoted
ABS Consulting and American Club cooperate on maritime cybersecurity
Growing marine industry digitalization brings with it increasing exposure to cyber risk. In response, ABS Consulting, an ABS Group subsidiary focused on safety and risk management, has joined forces with the American