Marine Insurance
Coverage review, loss assessment, claims against insurers, and recovery by subrogation.
What it is
A marine policy is only as good as the reading of it at the moment of loss. We interpret the cover, establish the loss on evidence, hold insurers and surveyors to the policy terms, and pursue recovery against whoever is actually responsible.
What this covers
Policy & Coverage Review
Interpretation of marine cargo, hull, machinery and liability policies, including coverage, exclusions, warranties and conditions.
Claims & Loss Assessment
Legal assistance in cargo damage, vessel damage, total or partial loss, salvage, general average and related insurance claims.
Documentation & Evidence
Review and preparation of bills of lading, survey reports, invoices, shipping documents and other evidence necessary to establish or defend a claim.
Insurer & Surveyor Disputes
Advice on repudiation, delayed settlement, under-assessment and disputes with insurers, surveyors or loss adjusters.
Recovery & Subrogation
Assisting insurers or insureds in recovery against carriers, shipowners, freight forwarders, port operators or other responsible parties.
Marine Liability & Contractual Risk
Advice on charterparty, carriage, cargo-handling and other maritime contractual liabilities affecting insurance coverage.
How we work
- 1Read the policy against the facts of the loss
- 2Establish and quantify the loss on evidence
- 3Present the claim and engage the insurer
- 4Pursue recovery against the responsible party
Typically needed
- The marine insurance policy and cover note
- Bill of lading and shipping documents
- Survey report and photographs
- Invoices establishing the value of the loss
Our core role
Assess the coverage, establish the loss, identify liability, protect the claim and secure recovery.