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West updates underwriting structure

West P&I Club is pleased to announce an update to its underwriting structure to create the West Global Underwriting Organisation (GUO). This important development will reinforce the Club’s established high underwriting standards and Member-centric service...

Latest news

  • News 14 Jul, 2025
    West's Head of Defence speaks on BIMCO's war risks webinar

    On Wednesday 9 July, Nicola Cox, WEST’s Head of Defence claims, spoke at BIMCO’s webinar on BIMCO’s 2025 War Risks clauses for time and voyage charter parties.

    Nicola Cox
    Nicola Cox
    Head of Defence Claims
  • Loss Prevention 10 Jul, 2025
    The Phased Banning of Scrubbers in Northeast Atlantic Waters

    The OSPAR Commission, composed of 15 governments and the European Union, has agreed to a historic phased ban on scrubber discharge waters in the North-East Atlantic, marking the first regional regulation of its kind.

    Marcus Winchester
    Marcus Winchester
    Loss Prevention Officer
  • News 07 Jul, 2025
    West updates underwriting structure

    West P&I Club is pleased to announce an update to its underwriting structure to create the West Global Underwriting Organisation (GUO). This important development will reinforce the Club’s established high underwriting standards and Member-centric service...

Sanctions news

  • News 22 May, 2025
    Russian sanctions – important reminder of reporting requirements

    Members will recall that due to the operation of the various sanctions regimes imposed on Russia as a result of the conflict in Ukraine, there are important documentary and reporting requirements that must be fulfilled when trading to and from Russia.

    Tony Paulson
    Tony Paulson
    Head of Asia & Corporate Director
  • News 28 Mar, 2025
    "EU Operators" - Reporting Requirements

    Reference has been made in the recent 16th EU sanctions package to “EU operators”. This in relation to the notification requirement of “EU operators” for excepted cargoes under the 16th package, namely...

    Tim Davies
    Tim Davies
    Head of Claims (Eastern Team)
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