Marine Liability

We are a market leader in Marine Liability, which was one of the first lines of business written by the Company.  From our London offices, our expert underwriters offer brokers flexible, tailored cover on a variety of risks, for a range of companies.

Areas of expertise include:

Protection and Indemnity (P&I)

P&I is a key component of the account. Catlin leads the International Group of P&I Clubs reinsurance programme which covers 90% of the world’s ocean-going tonnage. Catlin also insures P&I risks which fall outside of the International Group reinsurance programme. Such risks may include vessels which are not entered with a P&I club or specialised ‘non-poolable’ P&I risks which are not covered under P&I insurance.

Ports and Terminals

We insure ports and terminals throughout the world and offer coverage for liabilities and property damage.

Charterers

This specialised area of marine insurance is often written as an excess of loss reinsurance for P&I clubs, but can also be offered directly to charterers Ship repairers – Catlin insures several ship repair facilities.

Niche lines

We also write niche lines of marine liability business which include pollution, marine PI, cargo liabilities and maritime employers liability.

Marine Liability coverage

Given the international nature of the shipping industry Catlin insures vessels, ports and ship repair yards throughout the world. Risks are written on both a primary and an excess of loss basis.

Catlin uses its knowledge and experience within this class of business to provide tailored coverage for a range of international clients.

Expertise in Marine insurance

Our London-based underwriters offer Marine Liability business on a direct and reinsurance basis, via brokers and underwriting agents, and enjoy excellent relationships with the broking community.  

We are acknowledged as leaders in Marine and its related classes and lead much of the business that we write.  We offer flexibility and availability to brokers, together with fast response times and an excellent claims service.