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24 Feb, 2025

West is pleased to announce a successful 2025 renewal across all business lines, with premium increases exceeding the objectives set by the Board.

Tom Bowsher

Group CEO

Loss Prevention 13 May, 2025
Digital Distractions at Sea: Issues with Smartphones and Smartwatches for Seafarers
As the maritime industry embraces digital transformation, smartphones and smartwatches have become common companions for seafarers. While these devices offer convenience and connectivity, their use during working hours at sea raises several operational, safety, and psychological concerns.

Emma Forbes-Gearey

Loss Prevention Officer
Loss Prevention 09 May, 2025
Flighted Spongy Moth Complex 2025
Due to the Flighted Spongy Moth’s destructive nature, particularly in countries where the pest is not indigenous, the following countries have specific procedures in place to prevent FSMC from entering their fragile eco system:

Emma Forbes-Gearey

Loss Prevention Officer
News 07 May, 2025
USTR Action Against Chinese-Built, Operated and Owned vessels - Charter party Implications
Members will be aware of the ‘Proposed Actions’ published by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, or USTR, in February 2025 that would have widespread ramifications for the shipping industry.

Erin Walton

Assistant Corporate Director

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News 28 Mar, 2025
"EU Operators" - Reporting Requirements
Reference has been made in the recent 16th EU sanctions package to “EU operators”. This in relation to the notification requirement of “EU operators” for excepted cargoes under the 16th package, namely...

Tim Davies

Head of Claims (Eastern Team)
News 10 Feb, 2025
Identity of physical Russian Shippers - Important Notice
Members are reminded that it is incumbent upon them to make full due diligence checks on all the parties involved in relation to any trade to or from Russia.

Tim Davies

Head of Claims (Eastern Team)