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Joint War Committee updates War Listed Areas on 21st September 2020

On 21st September 2020, the Joint War Committee in London has updated the War Listed Areas to JWLA-025, to extend the Gulf of Guinea area as follows: Gulf of Guinea The waters enclosed by the following boundaries: a)On the west, from the coast of Togo 6° 06′ 45″ N, 1°12′E, south to b)high seas point 0° 40′ S, 3° 00′ ...

At a Glance – 2020/2021 P&I renewals

The following is solely in respect of the Mutual P&I entries and excludes FD&D, fixed premium entries and charterer’s liability. The headline General Increase numbers are as follows and will be updated as each Club announces – click on each Club’s link to see the full GI announcement or use for real time data comparison: American Club – 0% for ...

Swedish Club announces 5% GI

The last Club to announce, the Swedish Club, has now joined the pack of Clubs seeking GI for 2020 P&I renewals, albeit at a slightly lower level than the majority, with a 5% General Increase. The Club will also address premium adequacy by reviewing loss records individually. No General Increase will be applicable on FD&D entries. Release Calls are set ...

Japan P&I Club seeks 7.5% GI for 2020

In line with the majority of the Clubs, the Japan P&I Club has now announced that there will be a 7.5% increase in advance call rates for P&I entry. The Club still charges annual premiums based on Advance calls and estimated supplementary call set at 40% of advance call. Release calls are set as follows: 2017: 5% 2018: 10.5% 2019: ...

5% GI from Shipowners P&I Club for 2020

Since 2014, the SOP has applied Nil General Increase on Mutual premiums but for 2020 renewal, they have announced they will apply a 5% General Increase. The Club will absorb any adjustment in premium for the International Group excess of loss programme. Records will be reviewed individually however for adequate deductible and premium adjustments. Details of the Club’s position are ...

West of England announces 2.5% GI for 2020

The Club’s Board has decided to implement a 2.5% General Increase on P&I mutual rates for 2020 policy year, and will further adjust rates and deductibles for entries with adverse loss records. No General Increase will be applied on FD&D and Charterers Liability entries. The release call for 2020 is fixed at 15% for both P&I and FD&D. The Club’s ...

Skuld renewal update for 2020/21

Pursuing from their position since 2011, Skuld is not applying General Increase anymore, and renewal terms for 2020 will be solely based on individual Members’ records and performance. However the Club has indicated that some rate adjustments will be necessary, and all deductibles below USD25,000 will be increased by USD2,500 and RDC/FFO deductibles will increase to USD50,000. The Club is ...

London P&I Club set GI at 7.5% for 2020

The Club’s Board has set the General Increase at 7.5% for renewals of their P&I and FD&D classes in February 2020. Deductible levels will also be reviewed individually. Release calls are updated as follows: 2017/18: 5% for P&I and FD&D 2018/19: 12.5% for P&I and FD&D 2019/20: 15.0% for P&I and FD&D 2020/21: 15.0% for P&I and FD&D Full details ...

North of England announces 7.5% GI for 2020 renewals

The Board of the Club has decided that a 7.5% general increase on P&I and FD&D premium is necessary for 2020 policy year to address the premium erosion and increased claims environment. The Circular doesn’t make reference to any particular uplift in standard deductibles. The Club’s circular is available on their website as well as the Pre-renewal report.

The American P&I Club levies supplementary calls on back years at 2020 renewal

The Club’s board has decided that a standardized increase for 2020 is not the way for the Club to address the need to improve underwriting results , given the difference in risk profile and current premium level of their membership. The Club will however seek to achieve an increase in premium for 2020, based on individual profile. The Club is ...