MS Amlin and Hydor, two prominent commercial Premium P&I insurers are pleased to announce the formal launch of the Association of Commercial P&I Insurers Limited (ACPII). The Association has been founded to support and promote commercial P&I in the global markets.

As part of its strategic initiatives, ACPII will liaise with stakeholders relevant to the shipping industry such as government agencies, regulators, trade associations and other international maritime and financial organisations.

Bianca te Poele, Liv Irene Loland, Eugène van Steekelenburg and Johan Gjernes have accepted the position of Directors of the Association.

In addition, Capt. Bert Wardetzki has been appointed Head of the Secretariat and Secretary to the Association.

Tom Oostra (Managing Director MS Amlin Marine) commented:

“We have been long standing advocates for a body to represent the common interests of Commercial P&I Insurers, so welcome the formation of the ACPII.”

Morten Skomsoy (Managing Director Hydor) remarked:

“The world of P&I insurance is very complex with a myriad of stakeholders. We fully support an Association to represent the interests of the Commercial P & I insurers in this rapidly changing world.”

About MS Amlin Marine NV

MS Amlin Marine offers insurance solutions for Shipowners’ P&I, Charterers’ Liability, Hull, Cargo, Cargo Liability, Yacht, Specie and War. As part of the MS&AD Group, a global top 10 non-life insurer; MS Amlin Marine is backed up by A-rated capital from both the MS Amlin Lloyd’s syndicate 2001 and the European risk carrier, Amlin Insurance SE, combined with third-party capital.

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About Hydor A/S

Hydor underwrites Owner’s Protection & Indemnity (P&I), Charterer’s P&I, Freight Demurrage & Defence (FDD), Energy, Marine equipment and related covers. Hydor AS is a Lloyd’s MGU (Managing General Underwriter) through which they hold security ratings from Standard and Poor’s A+ (Strong), Fitch A+ (Strong) and A.M Best A (Excellent) and an A (Strong) rating from Standard and Poor’s for Markel International Insurance Company.

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For further information regarding the Association please contact

Capt. Bert Wardetzki +49 170 279 44 60/+47 2240 3270

secretary@acpii.org