Marine War Insurance
We provide war risks cover to internationally trading merchant marine ships and other commercial shipping such as offshore support, survey, dredging and engineering craft.
Marine war risks accepted
- Hull & machinery
- Primary war P&I
- Increased value / disbursements
- War loss of hire / freight
- Breach of warranty voyages
- Specialist marine operations & projects
- Shipbuilding
- Reinsurance to primary war provider (mutual & commercial)
Types of craft
Canopius aims to provide war risks cover to internationally trading merchant marine ships and other commercial shipping such as offshore support, survey, dredging and engineering craft.
Capacity
We can offer lines of up to 25% or $100 million limit, whichever is the lesser.
Geographical locations
Currently Canopius will accept risks from all international locations except Iran, North Korea and Cuba.
ShipWRITE is our digital war risk solution for placement of annual war and breach AP risk. You can find out about ShipWRITE here.
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FAQs
What types of Marine War Risks does Canopius cover?
At Canopius, we provide a wide range of Marine War Risks cover. This includes hull and machinery, primary war P&I (Protection & Indemnity), increased value/disbursements, war loss of hire/freight, breach of warranty voyages, specialist marine operations and projects, shipbuilding, and reinsurance to primary war providers.
We’re focused on internationally trading merchant marine ships and other commercial shipping, such as offshore support, survey, dredging, and engineering craft.
What is the maximum coverage limit Canopius offers for Marine War Insurance?
When it comes to coverage limits, we’re able to offer lines of up to 25% or a $100 million limit, whichever is the lesser. This ensures that we can provide substantial support to our clients, covering a range of potential risks and scenarios.
Are there any geographical restrictions for Canopius’ Marine War Risk Insurance?
Yes, there are a few geographical restrictions. Currently, we at Canopius accept risks from all international locations except for Iran, North Korea, and Cuba. Apart from these, we’re open to covering risks in various global locations and understanding the diverse needs of international maritime operations.
