Standard and North P&I Clubs announce merger talks
The Standard P&I Club and the North P&I Club have announced that they are finalizing the legal, transactional and operational elements for the proposed merger. Latitude Brokers spoke to the Standard Asia today, and can share some further information. The merger will be submitted to Members’ vote on 27th May 2022, after which the Clubs expect to complete the regulatory ...
Continue ReadingNorth of England announces 10% GI for 2021
The Club has announces the following remedial measures to address the declining premium levels: 10% General Increase on P&I premium Crew and other people related claims: Deductibles below USD25,000 to be increased by a minimum of USD2,500 Other Deductibles below USD25,000 to be increased by a minimum of USD1,000 5% General Increase on FD&D Premium Release calls (P&I and FD&D ...
Continue ReadingNorth 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.
Continue ReadingNorth of England will not seek General Increase for 2019
The North of England P&I Club’s board of Directors have decided to not declare a general increase in P&I and FD&D premium for 2019 renewals. The Club will however undertake review of individual records and ratings to halt the ongoing decrease in ratings. Deductibles below USD25,000 for P&I Class will be increased by at least USD1,000 per deductible. FD&D deductible ...
Continue ReadingNorth of England P&I Club announces nil General Increase for 2018/9
The North of England P&I Club has announced they will be seeking a nil general increase at the 2017/8 renewal. The Club will also be increasing all deductibles below USD25,000 by a minimum of USD1000 per deductible. Release Calls for both P&I and FD&D have been updated as follows: 2015/6 – 0% 2016/7 – 5% 2017/8 – 15% 2018/9 – ...
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 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 ReadingOverview of 2016 IG P&I Club General Increases (Final)
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: American Club – 2.5% Britannia – 2.5% Gard – 2.5% Japan – 3% London – 5% North of England – 2.5% Shipowners – 0% Skuld – (not applicable) ...
Continue ReadingNorth of England 2016 General Increase announced
The North of England has announced a 2.5% General Increase for 2016/7 for both P&I and FD&D entries. The Club will pass on any changes to the Group Excess of Loss Reinsurance programme. All crew and cargo deductibles below US$25,000 will be increased by US$2,500 per deductible, and all other deductibles will go up by US$1,000. The Club has not ...
Continue ReadingReduction in the IG Excess Reinsurance Programme for 2015
Negotiations have been finalised for the International Group General Excess of Loss reinsurance contract and the favourable Pool claims experience for 2012, 2013 and 2014 policy years, have enabled the group to achieve rate reductions: minus 8.11% for clean and dirty tankers minus 6.05% for dry cargo vessels and no increase for passenger vessels and chartered entries. The Clubs apart from ...
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