Marine War – ShipWRITE
ShipWRITE is our Marine War digital platform. It offers a digital war risk solution for placement of Annual War and Breach Additional Premium (AP) risks.
It is a quote and bind online portal that allows marine brokers to input voyages and vessel details to receive an instant quote price.
ShipWRITE’s digital platform has world-wide vessel tracking and can give live updates and notifications of a vessel tracking, and sends a notification if the vessel has moved into an Additional Premium (AP) zone.


What sets Canopius’ Marine War digital platform, ShipWRITE, apart?
- Our strength in third-party data means you will only need to input International Maritime Organization (IMO) number, voyage details and insured values.
- Pricing is competitive and fair, based on a data-based risk-rating matrix.
- Reduction in wait times as this quote-and-bind platform is instant.
- The quote-and-bind online portal is easy to use, intuitive and can be completed in just two minutes.
- Transparency for both the underwriter and broker as they are both working off the same online platform and referrals can be easily answered. This is an instant enhancement to the relationship with ease of doing business.
- Vessel tracking and notifications are automatic and demonstrate a proactive approach to ensure the coverage is available if needed.

Capacity
We can offer lines of up to 25% or $100m (USD) limit, whichever is the lesser.
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Geographical locations
Currently Canopius will accept risks from all international locations except Iran, North Korea, and Cuba.
Marine War Insurance – ShipWRITE

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FAQs
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The ShipWRITE platform significantly enhances War Risk insurance by providing a streamlined, efficient process for brokers and underwriters. This advanced digital platform ensures that War Risk insurance is managed effectively, with real-time updates and automatic notifications through world-wide vessel tracking, making it a reliable war risk solution.
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The platform is designed to be intuitive and easy to use, enabling brokers to complete the entire quote-and-bind process in as little as two minutes. This user-friendly interface simplifies the submission of necessary data and speeds up the War Risk insurance process.
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ShipWRITE utilises advanced tracking technologies and integrates real-time data to provide precise and timely updates. This includes automatic notifications if a vessel enters designated Additional Premium (AP) zones, ensuring that brokers and underwriters are always informed of potential changes in risk exposure.
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Yes, the ShipWRITE platform allows brokers and underwriters to view and manage their submissions and referrals directly on the platform, facilitating quicker responses and better management of the underwriting process.
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