Commercial Integrity
The West of England is a leading insurance provider to the global maritime industry.
West updates
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Notices to Members 24 Jun, 2020The Managers are pleased to advise that as part of its continued diversification programme, the Club has made a further strategic investment, Qwest Maritime Ltd. (“Qwest”).
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Notices to Members 16 Jun, 2020The Managers are pleased to advise Members that the Club will acquire a significant stake in the marine cyber insurance provider, Astaara Company Limited (ACL).
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The Club's principal source of information about sanctions and provides links to documents and contact details at the Managers' offices for guidance in respect of Club cover and sanctions. More here
The shipping industry faces a major challenge in complying with the global 0.5% sulphur cap for bunker fuel under MARPOL Annex VI as from 1 January 2020. This webpage provides resources from the Club and elsewhere to help guide Members in meeting those obligations.
Shipowners face a growing cyber threat to their electronic systems both ashore and afloat as well as regulatory pressure to enhance their cyber resilience. West are here to help by with a comprehensive solution provided by our strategic partner, leading cyber specialist Astaara.
More here.
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The Club is pleased to report another strong financial performance for 2019/20. Thanks to an exceptional investment return, a stable position for its Members’ own claims and strong Member retention, West has continued to strengthen its financial position.
Notices to Members
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Notices to Members 24 Jun, 2020No. 10 2020/2021 - West announce strategic partnership with C Solutions to launch Qwest Maritime
The Managers are pleased to advise that as part of its continued diversification programme, the Club has made a further strategic investment, Qwest Maritime Ltd. (“Qwest”).
Tom BowsherGroup CEO -
Notices to Members 16 Jun, 2020No. 9 2020/2021- Astaara: West to acquire a significant stake in the marine cyber insurance provider
The Managers are pleased to advise Members that the Club will acquire a significant stake in the marine cyber insurance provider, Astaara Company Limited (ACL).
Tom BowsherGroup CEO -
Notices to Members 08 Jun, 2020No. 8 2020/2021 - Condition Surveys: Tankers which have carried heavy fuel oil as cargo
As in previous years and in accordance with International Group practice, the Club is required to carry out condition surveys of seagoing tankers aged 10 years or more if they carried heavy fuel oil (HFO) as cargo during the previous policy year unless the ship...
Simon ParrottUnderwriting Director
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Useful Resources
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Financial Highlights Mid-Year Update 2019 PDF (212.2 KB)
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Rules 2020 PDF (2.8 MB)
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Fixed PDF (691.5 KB)