Marine Insurance

Gallagher's Marine practice provides bespoke insurance and risk management solutions for the entire global maritime and shipping sector.

Comprehensive solutions designed for the specific needs of the maritime industry

We collaborate with you to design customised insurance and risk management programs, including cost-effective risk transfer systems, loss control programs and a seamless claims processing system. We have insurance capabilities that cater to the full spectrum of risks in maritime operations. Our covers include:

Hull and Machinery

Hull and machinery, increased value, war risks, loss of hire, equipment, business interruption, kidnap and ransom, mortgagees interest, shipyard construction, cyber, charterers default and innocent owners

Protection and Indemnity

Owners P&I/FD&D and extended covers, charterers liability and damage to hull, offshore P&I, Specialist Operations cover and MOU covers
All-risks protection, including transit for superyachts, yachts, small boats and tenders

Cargo / Stock Throughput / Containers

Cargo stock throughput (STP), excess inventory
Project cargo with delay in Start-up Cover (DSU)
All-risks container physical loss and damage, third-party liability, cargo liability and consequential loss, bespoke solutions for container owners, lessors and operators.

Ports and Terminals / Shipyards / Marine Liabilities

Terminal and marina operators and port authorities for liability risks, property and handling equipment risks, and revenue stream risks
Ship Repairers/Shipyard Liabilities, Tug, Barge and Vessel Liabilities, Professional Indemnity for Ship Managers, Marine Surveyors, etc.
Builders' risk

Specialists in the global marine industry

Being global marine insurance brokers, we draw on our experience of providing effective and comprehensive insurance for the entire maritime sector. Our team identifies your risk areas and develops a plan to protect you and your business against the unique and formidable risks that come with seafaring operations. We work with all areas of the marine sector, including:

Ship owners and managers
Charterers
Yacht owners, managers and crewing agents
Shipyards and dry docks
Cargo operators and traders

Ports and Terminal operators
Marine surveyors
Freight forwarders and logistic providers
Container lessors

Our team has extensive experience placing risk management programmes across all major marine insurance geographical hubs including London, Scandinavia, Continental Europe, the United States, Middle East & Far East.

We leverage our extensive network of long-term relationships and deep market intelligence in the global marine insurance markets to provide our clients with unparalleled access to a top tier of carriers empowering them to face the future with confidence. Regardless of the size or nature of your operations, our team of professionals prioritise your risk management and coverage needs to deliver tailored solutions and exceptional service.