QBE Asia P&I rebrands to British Marine
QBE Asia P&I office in Singapore will be rebranded as British Marine as of 1 January 2023.
Guy Pierpoint, Portfolio Manager, British Marine, said: “Our office in Singapore has been in operation since 2013 and has developed a strong reputation in supporting the shipping sector throughout the region. I am very pleased to announce that from 1st January 2023 we will align the Singapore office under the British Marine name as a part of our global product alignment. Alongside colleagues in London, we will continue to strive to provide best in class security and service.”
Kamel Tlili, Head of P&I Underwriting, British Marine, Asia, added: “British Marine is a longstanding and well-established name, and the change reinforces our unified approach as a team. We offer a leading alternative to the P&I clubs with comprehensive products, in-depth experience and the financial strength and security to deliver on our promises.”
QBE acquired British Marine in 2005. Founded in 1876, it is the largest fixed P&I insurance provider, specialising in marine insurance for owners of small, medium-sized and specialist vessels.
QBE Asia P&I office in Singapore was originally set up in 2013 to offer identical coverage to that offered by British Marine.
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About British Marine
British Marine, as a global marine insurer, is the leading provider of Fixed Premium P&I and Hull and Machinery cover.
British Marine was founded in 1876, and since then, we have continuously provided cover to owners of small, medium-sized and specialist vessels, gaining a reputation for sector insight and expertise.
Today British Marine is the largest provider of commercial P&I insurance, offering limits of up to $1bn and Hull & Machinery to values of up to $25m, insuring in excess of 10,000 vessels worldwide. British Marine, as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the QBE Insurance Group, one of the world's leading A+ rated multinational insurance companies, we are able to provide the financial strength and security to deliver first-class underwriting and claims service.
Our team of experienced claims handlers includes former members of International Group clubs, lawyers and master mariners. We have the knowledge and skill to mitigate risk and provide resilient claims support and service to Owners insured with British Marine.