North has been focused on enabling the shipowners and operators we insure to trade with confidence.
The North East of England has a rich maritime history, and we’ve been part of that history, right from the creation of the first indemnity association through to establishing a pioneering loss prevention department, providing specialist legal services in-house and completing several mergers and acquisitions.
The growth of North’s business since it first opened its doors in 1860, insuring many of the 260 or so local ship owners who were based on the River Tyne, to today’s global membership, is testament to the service excellence offered by North’s committed team of professional people.
Today we are a diversified global marine insurer, employing over 400 people worldwide.
We are North and this is our story.
Our North Story Book
Since 1860, we have been enabling the shipowners and operators we insure to trade with confidence. Read more about our successful history and global maritime experience, and how we continue to deliver excellence to our members and clients in today's ever-evolving world.
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Global Service Built Around You
The success of your business is at the heart of everything we do. We take time to understand your needs and challenges so we can provide relevant and effective support that’s appropriate to you. With North you can be sure that we’re always on your side; whether covering ship owners from third party liabilities, protecting you from legal disputes and expenses, or proactively advising on loss prevention and risk avoidance.
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Diversification & Resilience
Through mergers and joint-ventures, North P&I Club has evolved to become a world leader in maritime insurance. This is demonstrated through our recent strategical approach to merge with Standard Club.
Find out moreInnovative & Proactive Approach
We work with Government bodies and industry partners to shape future-solutions to overcome shipowner challenges.
Discover HowExperienced Knowledge Experts
Our people are our most important asset. Many of the team has first-hand sea experience, and we have converted this knowledge and understanding into providing support for shipowners.
Meet our ExpertsGlobal Prescence
90% of world trade is transported via ships. At North, we pride ourselves on our dedication and commitment to ensuring our members and shipowners can trade with confidence, no matter where.
Find out moreNorth and Standard Club
On 27 May 2022, approval was given to merging North and Standard Club after Members at separate special general meetings resoundingly back plans to create a market-leading global marine insurer and one of the largest providers of mutual cover in the maritime industries.
Find out moreNorth in the News
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The Launch of NorthStandard
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NorthStandard meets target for formal launch with enhanced S&P ‘A’ stable rating
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NorthStandard on schedule for February launch
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North P&I marks 10 years in Tokyo with agenda for growth