Who We Are

We provide shipowners and charterers with Protection and Indemnity (P&I) insurance, as well as Freight, Demurrage and Defence (FD&D) cover.

As one of the newest P&I Clubs in the world, The Ship Owner Insurance Association has quickly earned the trust of its Members, building a solid reputation for financial strength and an exceptional standard of service worldwide.
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Services

Comprehensive P&I and FD&D cover tailored to the realities of modern shipping.

OWNER P&I INSURANCE

Protection & Indemnity (P&I) insurance is the cornerstone of liability protection for anyone involved in the ownership and operation of ships.View More »

CHARTERERS' LIABILITY DAMAGE FOR HULL

One of the most significant exposures faced by any charterer is liability for physical loss of or damage to the chartered ship itself.View More »

FREIGHT & DEMURRAGE (FD&D)

Shipping is a contract-driven business, and where there are contracts, there are disputes.View More »

CLAIMS HANDLING

When a casualty occurs or a dispute arises, what a Member needs most is fast, expert and pragmatic support.View More »

CHARTERERS INSURANCE COVER

Chartering a vessel exposes a company to many of the same liabilities faced by shipowners – and several that are unique to the charterer’s position.View More »

CHARTERERS' COVER (LEGAL COSTS & DISPUTES)

Even the most carefully managed chartering operation will, from time to time, find itself in a dispute.View More »

INSURANCE COVER LIST

Our Freight, Demurrage & Defence cover responds to a wide variety of claims and disputes of a shipping nature.View More »