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Stay up to date with news about Hanseatic Underwriters and the markets.11th German P&I Summer Lounge – Another Night To Remember
The Hanseatic Underwriters team welcomed some 250 guests from all parts of the shipping world, locally and internationally, to the “Altonaer Kaispeicher”, a beautiful venue directly by the banks of the Elbe river. The intermittent showers and cool evening air were as reminiscent of the Hamburg summer as the elegance and historical significance of the venue are to the city itself.
read moreMSA China – Special inspection campaign on bulk carriers
The China Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) has launched a special inspection on bulk carriers from 15 June to 31 December 2017. This circular is relevant for owners and managers of bulk carriers.
read more»Hanseatic P&I beefs up portfolio« [German article]
»German underwriter expands P&I book by around one fourth to 2,000 vessels, premium income up by 10% in 2016/17 (30 March). Insurance consortium for Hanseatic at Lloyd’s of London enlarged from 6 to 9 syndicates amid strong interest after profitable year.«
read moreUpdate on the Hanseatic P&I and FD&D Insurance Consortium w.e.f. 1 April 2017
Hanseatic Underwriters enjoys strong support from the Lloyd’s market. It puts us in the comfortable situation to expand the consortium with effect from 1 April 2017.
read moreRenewal Review 2017
Reviewing the 20th February renewal season Hanseatic Underwriters report a 10% growth of written premium albeit a truly challenging market environment.
read more»Hanseatic aims for growth with ‘seaworthy’ cover« [TradeWinds]
Hanseatic in the press: Read here what Jim Mulrenan wrote in the latest issue of TradeWinds about Hanseatic Underwriters.
read morePersonnel change notification
We are delighted to announce the following staff changes which take effect from 1 January 2017.
read moreMLC Financial Security Requirements
Hanseatic Underwriters has created a cover and will issue relevant certificates as required under MLC’s Regulations 2.5 and 4.2 to our clients enabling them to comply with new requirements.
read moreAktualisierung unserer Allgemeinen Versicherungsbedingungen für Binnenschifffahrt-Haftpflichtversicherung
Am 4. November 2016 sind unsere aktualisierten Allgemeinen Versicherungsbedingungen (AVB) für unser Binnenschifffahrtsprodukt in Kraft getreten. Im Wesentlichen handelt es sich bei den Änderungen um sprachliche Überarbeitungen, eine Neustrukturierung zum Zwecke der...
read more10th German P&I Summer Lounge – A Night To Remember
Hanseatic’s 10th German P&I Summer Lounge – Some 250 guests from all parts of the shipping world, locally and internationally, joined the Hanseatic team at the fabulous waterside venue “Altonaer Kaispeicher”, a converted warehouse by the Elbe. A Night To Remember…
read moreUpdate on the Insurance Consortium of Hanseatic P&I and FD&D
Hanseatic Underwriters is pleased to confirm the renewal of its P&I insurance consortium with effect from 1 April 2016. We welcome the addition of Antares to continue our policy of providing class-leading, 100% Lloyds A+ rated cover.
read more»Hanseatic P&I satisfied with this years’ renewal« [German article]
German article »Hanseatic P&I mit Renewals zufrieden« published by the Hansa International Maritime Journal:
Der deutsche Schiffshaftpflichtversicherer Hanseatic P&I hat sein Geschäft zur traditionellen Vertragserneuerung am 20. Februar eigenen Angaben zufolge weiter ausbauen können.
Update on Hanseatic Underwriters’ P&I and FD&D Renewal 20 February 2016
Hanseatic Underwriters are pleased to report on another successful, albeit challenging, 20 February renewal season. In all respect the Hanseatic brand continues to strengthen both in our domestic market and internationally.
read moreChristoph Oetker Joins Our Underwriting Team
Since the beginning of 2016 Capt. Christoph Oetker strengthens our underwriting team for the German and Northern European market.
read moreUpdate on Sea Pollution Fines in Turkey in 2016 and Recommendations
Every year the sea pollution fines get updated by the local authorities. For 2016 the updated sea pollution fine list was now published.
This circular also contains important notes and recommendations in relation to sea pollution fines in Turkey.
Mutuality scrutinized
On occasion of a P&I seminar hosted by insurance broker Heinrich Elbracht, Hanseatic P&I’s Director Claims Peter Wölk and other P&I experts discussed market developments towards fixed premium providers and questioned the concept of mutuality.
read moreGerman P&I extends global reach
“Hamburg-based Hanseatic Underwriters has managed to position itself over the past decade as one of the leading providers in the growing niche segment of fixed-premium liability cover for shipowners.”
That is what author Michael Hollmann wrote in the current issue of IHS Maritime Fairplay.
read moreStrong demand for P&I »made in Germany«
On the occasion of Hanseatic P&I’s 10th anniversary Managing Directors Bert Wardetzki and Tobias Braun outlined the strong development of Hanseatic P&I in the past and the ongoing demand for P&I »made in Germany«. Download full german article published in »Hansa International Maritime Journal«.
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