Our News

Circular: General Trade Licence dated 17 March 2022 – Reporting of vessel calls to Russia and transiting Russian territorial waters

On 17 March 2022 the UK Government published a General Trade Licence in part to clarify earlier amendments to the UK Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations (the “Regulation”).

Office Closures: UK and Global Offices May 2022

Details of our UK and overseas office closures for public holidays in May 2022.

North P&I and Standard Club announce merger plan to create new global marine insurance force

Mia Bredenberg Appointed as Australia Branch Manager

Sunderland Marine, the fixed premium insurance division of North P&I, has appointed Mia Bredenberg as Australian branch manager, effective 31 January 2022.

North makes key Fixed Premium P&I appointments to accelerate diversification drive

Global marine insurer North has reinforced its strategy for premium diversification with two major additions to its Sunderland Marine Owners’ Fixed Premium P&I team.

Contact Details – Festive Period

We would like to wish all our Policyholders and friends season’s greetings and a happy new year. Our UK and overseas offices will be closed over the festive holiday period.

Polaris: Winter 2021 Edition

The Summer 2021 edition of Polaris is out now!

Sunderland Marine presents Sea Fishing Apprentice of the Year Award

Sunderland Marine are proud to have supported Whitby and District Fishing School with sponsorship of the Sea Fishing Apprentices of the Year award.

Sunderland Marine Trophy Awarded to Aquaculture Graduates

Sunderland Marine is proud to support University Centre Sparsholt. The college is based in Hampshire and has a 450-acre campus where students can study a range of practical courses, from horticulture to zoo management. Diplomas, certificates and degree awards are awarded each year, validated by the University of Portsmouth.

Sunderland Marine supports the 2021 Tasmanian Seafood Awards

Sunderland Marine have been supporting the seafood industry in Tasmania for more than 35 years, insuring fishing vessels and fish farms continuously throughout this period. We have also supported the Tasmanian Seafood Awards for many years, this year sponsoring the Large Business Award.

Sunderland Marine Sponsor the 2021 Stay Afloat Tasmanian Seafood Awards

Polaris: Summer 2021 Edition

The Summer 2021 edition of Polaris is out now!

North P&I Club Appoints Nick Wolfe to Drive Diversification Forward

Global marine insurer North P&I Club has reaffirmed its drive for diversification by appointing Nick Wolfe as Deputy Global Director (Underwriting).

New Banking Arrangements

Following a decision by Nordea Bank Abp to close their London branch, our banking arrangements have changed with immediate effect.

North P&I Club names Arklow Shipping’s James Tyrrell as Chair

North P&I Club has elected James Alexander Tyrell as its new chair of the board, succeeding Pratap Shirke, in a seamless change at the helm of the global marine insurer that also sees Ioanna Procopiou become the Club’s first female vice-chair.

Sunderland Marine Casts its Global Net

Sunderland Marine’s vast experience and expertise in aquaculture underwriting is now at the disposal of a wider public, courtesy of its recent integration in North P&I Club.

Reflecting Rising International Group Pool Claims, Leading Ratings Agency S&P Global has Revised North P&I Club’s Outlook from Stable to Negative while Re-affirming its ‘A' Capital Ratings

In response to the rapid escalation in the number and value of pool claims reported by IG clubs, and their expected impact on club operating performance and technical underwriting results, the rating agency S&P Global recently conducted an ‘event review’ across the whole P&I sector.

North Completes Integration of Sunderland Marine

North P&I Club completes integration of the Sunderland Marine Insurance Company Limited business into parent company The North of England Protecting and Indemnity Association Limited.

Circular: Coronavirus Update (COVID-19)

As the unparalleled action around the world to mitigate the health, social, economic and political impact of the COVID-19 pandemic continues, North remains committed to servicing the needs of our Members and policyholders worldwide.

New London Office for North

North P&I Club has opened an office in London to represent our interests in this important maritime hub and to support ongoing diversification.