West of England P&I announces 5% general increase for 2019
West announces 5% general increase, citing increased “higher cost claims” and investment volatility. The West of England’s free reserves are forecast to fall for the first time in a number of years to a little under USD 300 million, following an increased frequency of higher cost claims which, compounded by continued volatility in the financial markets, have shown current premium ...
Continue ReadingBritannia P&I Club announces nil General Increase for 2019/20
The Britannia P&I Club, managed by Tindall Riley & Co, has announced it will be seeking a nil General Increase for 2019/20 year, with any changes of the International Group Reinsurance costs being passed on to Members in the usual way. The Club will also be seeking to increase minimum deductibles as follows: 2018 2019 Cargo USD12,500 USD14,000 Crew USD3,000 ...
Continue ReadingSwedish Club announces nil General Increase for 2018/19
The Swedish Club joined the pack on 7th December 2017, announcing that for the 3rd consecutive year, they will not be applying a General Increase for 2018 renewal. More details will follow, but in the meantime, full details are enclosed in their Press release.
Continue ReadingJapan P&I Club announces nil General Increase for 2018/19
At their board meeting on 30th November 2017, it was decided that the Japan P&I Club will not impose any General Increase on the Advance Calls for 2018 renewal. Entries will be reviewed and adjusted as necessary depending on their claims performance, and also depending on changes in the GXL costs. The 2018 Supplementary call is set at 40%. In ...
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Continue ReadingAt a glance – IG Club General Increases for 2017
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 ...
Continue ReadingJapan P&I Club announces nil General Increase for 2017
The Japan P&I Club has announced they will be seeking nil General Increase for the Advanced Call for the 2017 policy year, with the Supplementary Call remaining at 40% of the Advanced. FD&D entries will also be subject to a nil General Increase. In addition, the Club has updated the Release Calls on open years as follows: 2017 – 45% 2016 ...
Continue ReadingNorth of England announces nil General Increase for 2017 and 5% Credit on 2016 year (Updated)
Updated 26 November 2016 Since the below announcement by the Club, they have clarified that the premium credit for 2016 is not conditional upon renewing in 2017. However, for Members who do renew, the premium credit will be offset against the first instalment for 2017/8. The North of England has announced they will not be seeking a general increase in ...
Continue ReadingAmerican Club announces nil General Increase for 2017
The American Club has announced they will not be seeking a General Increase for 2017 on their mutual or fixed P&I and FD&D entries. The Club has updated their Release Calls on open years as follows: 2017 – 20% 2016 – 20% 2015 – 15% 2014 – 12/5% In addition, the Club has increased the following deductibles: SCOPIC claims to ...
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