Aquaculture

Underwriting Appetite

The Catlin Aquaculture team are the acknowledged London market leaders in their field.

Our underwriters have been heavily involved in the development of market wordings and bespoke coverage solutions in this niche area during the rapid development of the aquaculture industry. Our philosophy of comprehensive attention to detail prior to risk acceptance means we aim to act as partners in risk management to our client base rather than just capacity providers. We have found that this approach reduces the occurrence of relationship¬damaging disputed claims scenarios and our reputation for fair and prompt claims settlement is accordingly unrivalled.

In 2008 Catlin has increased its commitment to the class both in terms of capacity and staffing and is backed up by the technical, analytical and legal functions of the Group. Such resources will become of increasing importance due to the rapid growth of fish farming globally and a risk profile that is constantly evolving due to climate change, farming of new species and technological development.

We provide solutions tailored for offshore and onshore farms, growout operations and hatcheries for finfish, crustacea and shellfish.

Coverage

Stock mortality for the following perils:

Pollution
Theft
Predation
Storm, Lightning, Tidal Wave, Collision, Structural Failure of Equipment
Freezing, Supercooling
Deoxygenation of water
Other changes in chemical constituency of water, including salinity
Disease
Drought, Fire, Lightning, Explosion, Earthquake*
Mechanical Breakdown*
Electrical Breakdown*

* Onshore establishments

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Business Group Leader: Nigel Guillaume-Smith Tel: +44 (0)20 7015 0702
Email: nigel.guillaume-smith@catlin.com

Business Group Leader-Accident & Health/Bloodstock

Nigel’s underwriting career started in 1982 with Syndicate 512, a leader in Accident & Health business. From 1989 to 1992 he was the A&H underwriter for both Syndicate 512 and 530. In 1992 Nigel joined Duncanson & Holt Europe as chief underwriter with responsibility for a broad account encompassing both PA and Medical business.
He joined Wellington with his team at the end of 1999 to develop the A&H account for the Group. He became a member of the Underwriting Executive in 2002 and was also appointed a director for Wellington Underwriting Agency Ltd. He serves on the NMA Business Panel for Accident and Health. Within Wellington he also served on Technical Reserving Group, Training Committee and Security Committee.
Underwriter: Peter Carter Tel: +44 (0)20 7015 0764
Email: peter.carter@catlin.com

Underwriter

Peter transferred to Catlin following the acquistion of Wellington in 2006.; Robert Gare Tel: +44 (0)20 7015 0886
Email: robert.gare@catlin.com

Underwriter

Following practical training in the bloodstock world Robert began his insurance career in 1984 in the bloodstock department of Ropner Insurance Brokers, later becoming Assistant Director.
In 1989 he joined Murray Lawrence syndicate 156 as deputy underwriter for bloodstock and aquaculture risks globally. In 1992 Robert moved to an Underwriting Agency, Tender Exchange Rate Indemnity as an underwriter. The Agency specialised in Tender to Contract exchange rate insurance for capital goods exporting companies.
Following the purchase of the Agency by NCM in 2000 he joined Willis as Divisional Director in their bloodstock division with particular responsibility for European Accounts, being promoted to Executive Director in 2004.
Robert joined Catlin in 2007 as a class underwriter in aquaculture.

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