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West is pleased to announce a successful 2025 renewal across all business lines, with premium increases exceeding the objectives set by the Board.
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News 14 May, 2025Strong Growth and Resilience Amid Market Challenges in 2024-25
The Club is pleased to announce another year of strong financial results as the Club continues to deliver on its long-term strategy of sustainable growth, disciplined underwriting, and capital resilience.
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Loss Prevention 13 May, 2025Digital 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.
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Emma Forbes-GeareyLoss Prevention Officer -
Loss Prevention 09 May, 2025Flighted 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:
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Emma Forbes-GeareyLoss Prevention Officer
Notices to Members
Sanctions news
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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...
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News 10 Feb, 2025Identity 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.
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Tim DaviesHead of Claims (Eastern Team)
