Marine & Energy Treaty Reinsurance
As global trade and energy projects become more complex, many businesses face increasing operational and financial exposures. Our Marine and Energy Treaty reinsurance services, with global expertise and flexible structures, help clients manage these risks and improve capital efficiency.
We partner with insurers and energy companies to develop strategies that support long-term stability and growth while maintaining the confidence to pursue new opportunities. By aligning protection with business objectives, we enable marine and energy companies to operate with greater certainty in competitive markets.

Our services for the Marine & Energy sector
We write a world-wide portfolio on a pro-rata and excess of loss basis, which is split between the London market and international business. Coverage is provided for the following marine and energy specialty classes of business:
- Cargo
- Energy
- Fine art and specie
- Hull and machinery
- Inland marine
- Marine and energy liabilities
- Marine war
- War, Terrorism and Political Violence
- Yachts
We offer consistency and technical expertise on pricing, with strong modelling capabilities. Our team is empowered to make decisions; we adopt a flexible approach and seek to provide an efficient service for our clients.
What sets us apart
- Capacity of $30m (USD) any one programme on a lead and follow basis.
- Our team is empowered to make decisions; we adopt a flexible approach and seek to provide efficient, bespoke service for our clients.
- The ability to write XOL, Pro-Rata and Retrocessional business.
- We ensure we understand our clients’ business, their approach and their ultimate ambition.
- We offer a broad range of products through all of the Canopius platforms.
- We offer consistency and technical expertise on pricing, with strong modelling capabilities.
Our reinsurance solutions are designed to provide long-term security for insurers, helping them navigate the complexities of Marine Energy and Offshore Energy risks.
We also support energy companies with dedicated Energy insurance solutions tailored to mitigate sector-specific risks.
Geographical locations
Currently Canopius will accept risks from all international locations except Iran, North Korea and Cuba.
We provide comprehensive treaty reinsurance solutions, ensuring global coverage for our clients’ needs. Our international reach allows us to support energy companies and insurers across the entire energy industry.
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FAQs
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Marine Treaty insurance refers to a reinsurance arrangement where insurers transfer a portion of their marine insurance liabilities to a reinsurer through a treaty agreement. It allows insurers to spread their risk and manage their exposure more effectively. Canopius insurance offers world-wide coverage.
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In a Marine Treaty arrangement, insurers cede a defined portion of their Marine insurance portfolio to a reinsurer in exchange for a premium. The reinsurer assumes liability for losses within the agreed-upon parameters outlined in the treaty.
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We provide coverage for a variety of marine energy and specialty classes, including hull, cargo, specie, marine and energy liabilities, energy, war, political violence and terrorism, and political risk.
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Pro-rata reinsurance involves sharing the premiums and losses between the insurer and reinsurer in proportion to the agreed terms, while excess of loss reinsurance provides coverage for losses that exceed a specified amount.
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We offer specialised Energy reinsurance coverage for Offshore Energy projects, ensuring they are protected against unique risks associated with the offshore environment.
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Reinsurance programmes provide essential risk management for insurance companies, enabling them to manage their exposure to large claims and stabilise their financial performance.
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Reinsurance solutions are tailored arrangements that meet the specific needs of insurance companies, covering various product lines to ensure comprehensive protection against diverse risks.
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With the growing impact of climate change and shifting geopolitical risks, ship owners and offshore energy operators face increasing uncertainty. Energy reinsurance provides a safety net, helping businesses manage unexpected financial shocks and a sense of stability.
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With extreme weather events increasing due to climate change, risks are heightened for ship owners, insurers, and offshore energy projects. Many insurers incorporate advanced modelling techniques to assess and mitigate these evolving threats.
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We offer treaty reinsurance solutions that address marine liabilities, including collision claims, environmental pollution, and third-party damages arising from marine and offshore energy operations.
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Canopius Strengthens Marine & Energy Treaty Team with Senior Promotion and New Appointment
London, 21 July 2025 – Canopius Group, a leading global specialty and P&C (re)insurer, is pleased to announce the promotion of Ben Pinnington to Head...
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