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At a glance – 2025/2026 P&I Renewals

Unless specifically mentioned the following is 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. GXL rate changes passed on to Members unless otherwise specified. ...

NorthStandard announce 5% General Increase for 2025/26 policy year

Northstandard have announced a 5% GI across P&I and FDD classes for both Mutual and Fixed premium entries. This applies only to their bluewater entries with C&I class yet to release their own separate renewal circular. In addition all P&I deductibles under USD 30,000 will be increased by a minimum of USD 1,000. FDD deductibles will not be subject to ...

London Club announce 5% target rise in P&I and FDD rates

London Club are sticking with their recent target rise approach with their last GI having been imposed on the 2021/22 policy year. For the 2025/26 policy year they are targeting a 5% increase in both P&I and FDD premiums with renewal terms based on Member’s individual records and risk profiles. No general deductible increases have been announced and any changes ...

Skuld announce 5% target rise in ETC and 5% Member credit in 2025/26 renewal circular

Skuld have released their 2025/26 renewal circular with a 5% target rise in Estimated Total Call and a 5% Member’s credit being announced. As usual the Club are not imposing any General Increase and are instead using the strategy of adjusting premiums based on performance of individual Members. The 5% Member’s credit will apply to Mutual P&I premium subject to ...

Gard announce 10% Owners General Discount and 4% target premium rise for 2025/26 renewal

Gard have released their 2025/26 renewal circular which targets a 4% premium increase on ETC and reveals a 10% OGD for Members renewing with the Club, thanks to the Club’s continued strong financial position. This is the 16th year in a row that capital has been returned to their mutual Members. The 4% target premium does not appear to be ...

West of England announce 5% General Increase for owned mutual P&I entries. Premiums As Expiring for owned mutual FDD entries.

West have released their renewal circular for 2025/26 with the highlights being a 5% GI for owned mutual entries and premiums as expiring for owned mutual FDD entries. This is a result of an anticipated combined ratio of just over 100% at year end. Changes to the International Group Reinsurance rates will be passed on to Members as usual. Non-Mutual ...

UK P&I Club announce 6.5% General Increase for 2025/26 policy year

UK Club have announced a 6.5% general increase for the 2025/26 renewal with the Club referencing a reduction in their own claims, compared to previous years, but increased group pool claims and uncertainty for the rest of the 2024/25 policy year. General claims inflation are also referenced with claim values expected to continue rising due to social inflation. The Club’s ...

Steamship Mutual announce 5% General Increase and 12.5% capital return for 2025

Just as they did in 2023 Steamship have become the first IG Club to release their renewal circular relating to the 2025/26 policy year and have set a benchmark for other Clubs to follow. They have announced a 5% general increase to apply to all classes of business from 20 February 2025 as well as a capital distribution of 12.5% ...

NorthStandard’s Coastal and Inland Class announces no General Increase on mutual entries for the 14th consecutive year. 10% increase to apply to fixed premium entries.

In addition to confirming no General Increase to apply to the Club’s mutual entries Coastal and Inland have also confirmed that any international group reinsurance increases will be absorbed by the class. Deductibles will however be reviewed on a case by case basis. For Members entered on a fixed premium basis a 10% premium increase will apply. No release calls ...

At a glance – 2024/2025 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. American Club – target 7.5% increase overall for 2024 25% and 40% ...