10 Sep, 2024
West appoints Bart Mertens as Chief Underwriting Officer
West is pleased to announce the appointment of Bart Mertens as Chief Underwriting Officer, effective early 2025.
Bart has over 30 years experience in the marine insurance industry and joins West from another International Group Club where he has worked for the last 14 years.
28 Aug, 2024
Mpox Overview and Port Requirements
Mpox is an infectious disease caused by the virus formerly known as monkeypox, a species of the genus Orthopoxvirus. It typically lasts for 2 to 4 weeks and is similar to smallpox but generally less severe.
Emma MacCarthy
Loss Prevention Officer
15 Aug, 2024
Sweden - Introduces Phased Ban on All Scrubber Discharges
In alignment with Denmark's forthcoming ban on discharging wash water from open-loop exhaust gas scrubber systems within 12 nautical miles of its coast starting 1 July 2025, Sweden has proactively decided to enforce the same restriction within its territorial waters.
Emma Forbes-Gearey
Loss Prevention Officer