S&P downgrades Swedish Club and West P&I Clubs to BBB+ as investment income slumps
S&P Global ratings has downgraded financial strength rating of West of England P & I Club and Swedish Club due to negative investment returns. The move reflects the impact turmoil in the equity and bond markets is having on the financial strength of P & I clubs. After three years of record Pool claims, no Pool claims have been submitted ...
Continue ReadingSteamship Mutual P&I Club announces 7.5% increase for 2023
The club has declared a 7.5% General Increase on the rates across all classes of business for the policy year 2022-2023. The board also ordered a 10% increase in P&I deductibles to apply to all deductibles which are US$ 50,000 or less. In policy year 2022/23 up to September, the club’s own incurred claims are less than budget expectations at ...
Continue ReadingStandard 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 ReadingInternational Group reinsurance costs to increase by 33%
After months of rumors of a significant increase to the costs of the GXL placement, the Chairman of the International Group Reinsurance Subcommittee has now announced the 2022 rates to be as follows: Persistent Oil tankers + 15% / $0.6469/GT Clean Tankers +40% / $0.3666/GT Dry +40% / $0.5639/GT Containerships +55% / $0.6586/GT Passenger +18.6% / $3.8677/GT Chartered Tankers +33% ...
Continue ReadingAt a Glance – 2022/2023 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 for real time data comparison, use American Club – 12.5% GI ...
Continue ReadingSwedish Club announces 12.5% GI for 2022
The last IG Club to announce their position for 2022 P&I renewal, the Swedish Club has now advised that they are seeking a 12.5% General Increase for 2022. The Circular is not yet available but the Press release is available here.
Continue ReadingNorth of England declares 15% increase for 2022
The Club has declared a 15% General Increase on rates at 2022 renewal, which they are breaking down in two parts: 7.5% to address the rising costs of the Club’s contribution to Pool claims and 7.5% to address the underwriting deficit. In addition, Members’ individual records will be assessed and their Terms and Conditions adjusted as necessary. All deductibles below ...
Continue ReadingThe American P&I Club announces 12.5% GI for 2022 and more supplementary calls
Following the Club’s Circular dated 25 June 2021 on Annual Report and Accounts for 2020, the Board has determined that the premium earned but unbilled (EBUB) for 2018 and 2019, should now be billed in the form of supplementary calls: 2018: 15% supplementary call on current ETP 2019: 35% supplementary call on current ETP With regards to 2020 Policy year, ...
Continue ReadingGard will seek premium increases but no GI
Gard has determined that whilst P&I premiums will have to be increased for 2022 policy year, they will not apply a General Increase at 20 February, but instead they will adjust individual rates based on risk and claim performance. Notwithstanding the increase, the Club will provide a 5% Owners’ General Discount on the thus agreed 2022 ETC. Any increase in ...
Continue ReadingJapan P&I Club announces 10% GI for 2022
The Japan P&I Club has announced 10% General increase on P&I Advance Call rates and FD&D premiums for 2022 renewal, with estimated supplementary calls set at 40% for P&I and 20% for FD&D as per previous years. Charterers entries will also be subject to 10% General Increase in Premium. In addition Members’ rates will be adjusted according to their own ...
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