Insurance, Legal and Finance
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Maritime cyber target
15/11/2018According to Sjaak Schouteren, partner in the European Cyber team at JLT Specialty, the maritime sector is constantly embracing new business models and technology, but unfortunately this has made them a target of cyber criminals. READ more
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Acquisition will create UK’s largest law firm
08/11/2018Gordon Dadds has acquired Ince & Co International LLP and its affiliated entities to create the UK’s largest listed law firm by revenue. READ more
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Guide to ECDIS management launched
02/11/2018The London P&I Club has joined forces with London Offshore Consultants (LOC) to produce a guide to the proper management of ECDIS (Electronic Chart Display and Information System) onboard ships. READ more
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Navigating complex German shipbuilding law
29/10/2018When shipbuilding contracts are subject to German Law, parties need to be alert to the implications of the very strict and far-reaching German Law on standard terms and conditions (AGB), or face extensive delays. READ more
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Britannia P&I Club expands into Denmark
12/09/2018The Britannia P&I Club has underlined its commitment to the Danish P&I market by opening a new office in Copenhagen to serve the Danish insurance market. READ more
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Doubling volume in a decade
24/08/2018Following strong 2018 half year results, maritime insurer The Swedish Club currently insures some 2,700 ships on H&M and has doubled its volume in P&I over the last decade to in excess of 50 million gross tonnes. READ more
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Close Brothers appointment
23/08/2018Close Brothers Aviation and Marine finance team has appointed a Marine industry specialist, James Crew, as its new Sales Director. READ more
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The Hartford to acquire Navigators
23/08/2018Maritime insurer The Navigators Group has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by The Hartford Financial Services Group in an all-cash transaction that values Navigators at approximately $2.1 billion. READ more
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Specialist marine trades broker acquired
23/08/2018A UK based specialist marine trades broker has been acquired by a privately-owned insurance giant for an undisclosed sum. READ more
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Maritime training puts lawyers to the test
07/08/2018Shipping lawyers from UK-based Myton Law have been put through their paces at a maritime training session in order to gain valuable insight into their work with maritime, cargo and personal injury cases. READ more