An Eye on P&I: A Marine Podcast from Marsh

This final episode, examines the legal fallout from the X-Press Pearl loss, focusing on Sri Lanka's July 2025 Supreme Court judgment and its implications, parallel criminal proceedings and the interim US$1bn payment order.

This episode continues the conversation about the tragic loss of the X-Press Pearl shedding light on the complex circumstances surrounding the incident.

This episode discusses the 2021 X-Press Pearl disaster, covering the fire, nurdle pollution, legal fallout and insurer exposure.

Part two of our podcast double-bill exploring the impact of sustainability on the insurance market and on P&I clubs.

Learn what sustainability means for P&I insurance, how it impacts club membership, and the key initiatives driving change in the industry.

How P&I insurance brokers help ensure pricing is fair, provide renewal guidance, assist with claims, and mediate between clients and clubs.

Understand defence cover - what it entails and the types of disputes it can address, as well as variations between different clubs' rules and cover limits.

With modern ships heavily reliant on computers and computer software, this episode discusses cyber risks in relation to P&I cover, including cover limitations.  

Learn what constitutes a war risk, if war risks are included in standard P&I club cover,  and the differing limits and conditions for shipowners and charterers. 

Understand the role of ancillary covers in managing and mitigating specific liabilities in the maritime industry not covered by P&I club rules.

Learn about the different types of charterer, the liabilities and risks they face, and how charterer coverage requirements vary from shipowners.

Learn about the different types of charterer, the liabilities and risks they face, and how charterer coverage requirements vary from shipowners.

Understand the key differences between hull and P&I insurance policies, how they interact, and how to avoid overlap. 

Learn how underwriters provide quotations for new ships, negotiate fleet renewals, apply premium increases, price new tonnage, and issue certificates.

Discover how trading certificates verify a ship's condition, safety, and insurance cover. Understand their role in compliance and shipowners' smooth operations.

Learn about the main risks covered by P&I clubs and how claims are handled. Hear about the role of club correspondents and what happens after a claim is notified.

Understand how the cost of claims is shared among the 12 International Group clubs, the limits of cover, and the allocation of reinsurance costs.

Hear about the International Group of P&I clubs, which collectively account for about 90% of the world's ocean-going tonnage.

The crucial role of a P&I club's board of directors. Explore the board member selection process, how boards operate, and how committees are structured.

Learn about the unique structure of modern P&I clubs and how they operate as stand-alone businesses.

In episode one, we discover the fascinating history of P&I clubs and discuss the concept of mutuality. Learn about the benefits of being a member and the role of managers in ensuring the smooth functioning of these clubs.