International Group announce 2025/26 GXL rises – Container ship operators hit hardest
The International Group have announced the finalised Group Excess of Loss (GXL) reinsurance structure and pricing for the 2025/26 policy year. As expected the rates have been heavily impacted by a high level of pool claim activity, most obviously with the Dali allision claim with the Baltimore Bridge. The structure of the programme remains unchanged from the 2023/24 policy year ...
Continue ReadingWar Risks Notice of Cancellation issued by P&I and Charterers Liability Clubs, effective 20 February 2024
All International Group Clubs as well as fixed premium Charterer’s Liability insurers are now issuing Notices of Cancellation (NOC) on P&I and Charterer’s Liability War Risks effective from 20 February 2024 for any vessels transiting or trading in the Red Sea or Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean (as detailed below). The covers affected include, but may not be limited ...
Continue ReadingRate Reductions Announced as the IG Reinsurance Programme Details are Released for 2024/25 Policy Year
The International Group (IG) Reinsurance Programme details have been announced and they include welcome rate reductions for all vessel types. The largest reductions are seen in the Passenger Vessel and Dirty Tanker categories at 12.5% and 7.5% reductions respectively with smaller reductions given in the Clean Tanker, Dry Cargo and Container Vessel categories. The full table can be found below: ...
Continue Reading2023/2024 IG Reinsurance contract structure finalized
The IG’s Reinsurance Committee has now announced the GXL reinsurance contract for 2023/24 policy year has been finalized with rates as follows: Persistent Oil tankers + 3% / $0.6663/GT Clean Tankers +10.5% / $0.4051/GT Dry +6.2% / $0.5991/GT Containerships +10.5% / $0.7277/GT Passenger +0% / $3.8677/GT Chartered Tankers +7.5% / $0.3128 Chartered dries +7.5% / $0.1526/GT Malicious Cyber, Covid-19 and ...
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 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 ReadingShipowners P&I Club seeks 5% GI for 2022
The Shipowners P&I Club has announced 5% General Increase in Premiums for 2022 renewal, in line with last year’s position. Members with adverse records will face risk specific adjustments but as per previous years, the Club will continue to absorb any change in the IG GXL reinsurance programme, notwithstanding the significant increase anticipated. The Club is maintaining its approach of ...
Continue ReadingJapan P&I Club set 10% GI for 2021
The Board has decided on a 10% General Increase on the Advance Call for 2021 renewal, with estimated supplementary call set at 40% of Advance Call. Rates will be also adjusted according to individual entries performance, and any change in the cost of the IG reinsurance programme. In addition the Club will be increasing deductibles as follows: Crew from USD3,000 ...
Continue ReadingThe UK Club announces 10% GI for 2021
The Board of the UK Club has decided to set the General Increase for 2021 P&I entries at 10%, in order to address the premium deficit. Any change in the IG reinsurance costs will be passed on to Members as per usual. Release calls: 2018:5% 2019: 10% 2020: 15% 2021: 20% Full details of the Club’s circular is available on ...
Continue ReadingAnother capital distribution from Britannia
As announced last year, the Club is not applying General Increase anymore, however following the Board meeting last week, Britannia has advised that they will be seeking to increase the Club’s current ETC levels for 2021 renewal, by way of reviewing Member’s individual record, with any adjustment in the IG Reinsurance programme cost being passed on to Members. Minimum P&I ...
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