Atlantic’s commitment to sustainability, generational knowledge transfer and education

Atlantic is committed to sustainability, generational knowledge transfer and education in the shipping and insurance sector, as evidenced by its participation in the eighth edition of the sailing pilgrimage to Santiago. One of Atlantic’s main objectives for 2023 is its contribution to sustainability and generational knowledge transfer in the sector, which this year is dedicated to [...]

By |2023-05-24T10:02:53+00:0023/05/2023|

The Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Marine insurance implications

By MARIA VIDAL. 02/03/2022 The Russian invasion of the Ukraine – nothing short of a human tragedy – doubtlessly has a huge impact on international trade and shipping. The closure of the Ukrainian ports in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov will have multiple consequences on the flow of goods and commodities, especially [...]

By |2022-03-02T17:49:43+00:0002/03/2022|

How Mental Health & Wellbeing ensures better lives, safety and protects the environment

By Rafael Ageo The work of a seafarer is described - according to the International Maritime Health Association (IMHA) - as one of the most physically demanding and high-risk professions that exist. “Health” is defined by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as “a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the [...]

By |2022-02-16T12:12:54+00:0016/02/2022|

Covid-19 vs The Marine Insurance Market

The Covid-19 pandemic has presented all the worldwide insurance markets with a new challenge that is currently dividing that market in the way it will respond to the needs of its clients. Atlantic Insurance has previously reported on the impact Covid-19 has had on various jurisdictions, particularly focused on various South American regions, which can [...]

By |2021-05-24T08:14:36+00:0019/08/2020|

Q&A Chile

Today we are starting our series of Q&A interviews with JJR Abogados of Chile. In particular we speak to Ricardo Rozas who leads JJR´s marine practices together with Max Morgan. Ricardo is a arguably one of the best maritime lawyers in Chile. He is past chair of the maritime and land transport committee of the [...]

By |2021-05-24T08:53:32+00:0020/07/2020|

Guy Pierpoint joins Atlantic as Senior Executive Director

We are delighted to announce that as of today, June 1st 2020 Guy Pierpoint has joined ATLANTIC at our London office as Senior Executive Director. Having been engaged in the marine insurance market for over 30 years, Guy has held several senior positions in the industry, instrumental in the start of Osprey Underwriting Agency in [...]

By |2021-05-24T08:57:10+00:0001/06/2020|

Barrington Buchan joins Atlantic as Non-Executive Director

We are delighted to announce that Mr. Barrington Buchan Esq. has joined ATLANTIC Insurance & Reinsurance Brokers as Non-Executive Director. Mr. Buchan was one of the founders and owners of Newman, Martin and Buchan (NMB), a highly successful London headquartered insurance brokerage with 180 employees. NMB was sold in 2013 to an CGCS. Mr. Buchan was [...]

By |2021-05-24T08:57:56+00:0024/04/2020|

Contango Markets and the Perils of chartering Tankers as Floating Storage

The global consumption of oil products has plummeted as a result of the outbreak of the COVID-19 and the consequential slump in the energy demand -particularly speaking of aviation, marine and automotive fuels- has caused an overall reduction of a 30% (i.e., about 30 MMbbl / day) in the demand of crude oil. These circumstances [...]

By |2021-05-24T08:59:17+00:0015/04/2020|

The Megayacht market: Increased scrutiny from H&M Underwriters when it comes to maintenance and yard works performed by subcontractors

It is common practice to find a clause in Hull & Machinery policies that states that coverage will remain in full force during routine maintenance and the annual refit. Notwithstanding the foregoing it is a condition precedent that if a vessel is under major repair/alteration - including hot works - where the yard has requested [...]

By |2021-05-24T09:00:18+00:0013/04/2020|

COVID 19 Highlights

Given the ongoing spread of the Covid-19 (Coronavirus), where on Wednesday March 11th, 2020 the WHO Director-General's declared the outbreak as a pandemic, we wish to highlight a number of issues and considerations that will concern Shipowners and Charterers in this context. We believe it is useful and vital to continue to inform and educate [...]

By |2021-05-24T09:12:13+00:0013/03/2020|

Foro Alsum Venezuela: Luis Tojeiro presentó ante los asistentes “Tipos de embarcaciones: riesgos y su aseguramiento” (07/12/2017)

[:es]El pasado 7 de diciembre de 2017 la Asociación Latinoamericana de Suscriptores Marítimos - ALSUM junto con la Cámara de Aseguradores de Venezuela - CAV, y el importante apoyo de Provincial Re y Risk Solutions; respondiendo a los desafíos de la actualidad mundial y en su búsqueda de generar conocimiento, trajeron a sus asociados y al público en general, el "Foro ALSUM [...]

By |2017-12-12T11:52:01+00:0012/12/2017|

Presentamos la nueva web de Atlantic Insurance & Reinsurance Brokers

[:es]Han sido varios meses de duro trabajo pero por fin tenemos nuestra nueva web a punto. Hemos querido hacer una estructura clara y sencilla, con cuadros de diálogo limpios y fácil de leer, recalcando nuestros puntos fuertes para facilitarle las cosas al usuario, que tiene la información más relevante de un vistazo. El nuevo formato [...]

By |2015-10-02T09:32:06+00:0002/10/2015|
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