Sunderland Marine provides market-leading fixed premium marine insurance for fishing, coastal and other small and specialist vessels.

We take a straightforward, personal approach to business. Our experienced underwriters, claims specialists, loss prevention experts and global support team understand the needs of our Members and brokers.

With over 140 years of experience and strong technical expertise, we provide trusted support and practical advice to help protect your business.

What we do

Whether you operate a fishing vessel, passenger vessel, tug, barge, workboat or other commercial craft, we can help you find the right cover for your business.

Our fixed premium marine insurance includes Protection and Indemnity, Hull and Machinery and Personal Accident Insurance, helping protect you against a wide range of risks, from injury to crew and passengers to third-party property damage, pollution, collision and physical loss or damage to your vessel.

We work closely with Members to understand how each business operates, so we can provide cover and support that reflects your specific risks and requirements.

Our expertise

As your insurer of choice, Sunderland Marine will provide you with market-leading products and services; whether covering shipowners for third party liabilities, or proactively advising on loss prevention and risk avoidance.

All of this knowledge, experience and expertise is available to you 24 hours a day and 365 days a year. From Greece to China, to Japan, Singapore, Ireland and the USA, our influence stretches far and wide.

Wherever you are in the world, you can expect a helpful and friendly welcome from our global team of underwriters, claims specialists, risk surveyors, loss prevention experts and wider support teams.

We Are Leaders