Overview

This fourth edition is a detailed but easy-to-follow account of the constitution, workings and daily practice of protection and indemnity clubs. Designed to be a practical reference source for anyone who is in any way involved with mutual insurance, it offers comprehensive guidance on the complex area of P&I Clubs.

Updates and New Areas

The new fourth edition has been fully revised and updated since the last edition was written in 1999. New areas emphasised in the fourth edition include: Piracy, Charterers’ liability insurance, Defence Cover, Disputes concerning the Inter-Club Agreement, Enforceability of arbitration agreements in the Club’s Rules.

Club Obligations

The Club’s obligation to (i) make direct payments under certificates, (ii) pay death/ personal injury claims in the event of a member’s insolvency, and (iii) make indivisible personal injury claims.