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24 Feb, 2025

West is pleased to announce a successful 2025 renewal across all business lines, with premium increases exceeding the objectives set by the Board.

Tom Bowsher

Group CEO

Loss Prevention 30 Jun, 2025
CINS Guidelines for Shipping Lithium-ion Cells in Containers
In response to the growing risks associated with the maritime transport of lithium-ion cells, the Cargo Incident Notification System (CINS), has released a comprehensive set of guidelines aimed at reducing the frequency and severity of cargo-related incidents, and improving safety standards across the global shipping industry.

Vinay Singh

Loss Prevention Officer
Loss Prevention 26 Jun, 2025
Navigating the Persian Gulf in 2025: A Maritime Security Brief for Seafarers
The Persian Gulf is a crucial channel for the transit of goods, and it is currently grappling with geopolitical tensions, as well as significant maritime security threats, which is disrupting commercial shipping operations in this vital region.

Emma Forbes-Gearey

Loss Prevention Officer
Loss Prevention 25 Jun, 2025
Sailors' Society Enhances Seafarer Training with New Wellness Module
West fully endorses the Sailor’s Society’s initiatives to enhance seafarer training through the new Wellness Module.

Emma MacCarthy

Loss Prevention Officer

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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

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

Head of Claims (Eastern Team)