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- October 15 2026
Singapore-flagged container vessel sunk in Strait of Hormuz ‘matter for war risk underwriters’, West says
GFS Pride was struck by an unknown projectile, although all 21 crew members were safely evacuated and no injuries have been reported, according to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore.
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- August 31 2026
Search called off for MV Ocean Winner as survivors tell of ‘unforgettable’ night
Only two Chinese nationals were rescued from the 24-member crew after the Panama-flagged bulk carrier, entered with West P&I Club, sank earlier this month.
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- August 24 2026
West P&I confirms MV Ocean Winner coverage, while H&M claim could top US$25m
Panama-flagged cargo vessel went off the tracking systems and lost communication about 290 nautical miles off India's coast on Friday.
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- March 11 2026
West P&I strengthens Korean presence with new consultancy agreement
WIK Marine Consultant's director S. R. Kim has been appointed as West P&I’s representative in South Korea.
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- February 25 2026
P&I clubs drop anchor on rate increases amid strong retentions
Gard, West P&I, The Swedish Club, NorthStandard, and Skuld reflect on the 2026 protection and indemnity (P&I) renewals season.
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- February 12 2026
‘Positive and progressing well’: P&I renewals slow and steady amid moderate increases, member loyalty
Skuld, Shipowners' Club, Steamship Mutual, Britannia P&I Club and West P&I speak to InsuranceAsia News ahead of the 2026 renewals.
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- August 21 2025
US tariffs haven’t really landed on P&I, West’s David Griffiths says, as China’s influence grows
Singapore-based senior manager of underwriting also discusses China's influence on the maritime industry, environmental regulations impacting Asian shipping, and the growing systemic problem of the shadow fleet.
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- February 25 2025
West P&I, London P&I record strong renewal growth amid market challenges
West P&I achieves mutual tonnage increase to 110 million gross tonnes (GT), while London P&I records 12% rise to 49.3 million GT.
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- September 26 2024
West P&I promotes Cai Xuanlun to CEO for Hong Kong office
Cai replaces Robert Macnamara, who was the chief executive for the IG P&I Club in the city for 28 years, and will start in the role in December.
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- July 5 2023
West P&I Club makes six promotions in Asia Pacific
The club has named Singapore-based Eugene Cheng as senior claims manager, Pearl Chan as senior claims handler in Hong Kong, along with four others elevated in the claims and underwriting teams.
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- May 2 2023
West P&I appoints Tony Paulson as Asia head
Paulson will continue his current role as the club’s corporate director alongside his new position.
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- December 2 2022
West of England names new head underwriters in Singapore and HK
Senior underwriters David Griffiths will take charge in the Lion City and Xuanlun Cai in the SAR.
