Shipowners is a mutual insurance association
With 170 years of experience in providing Protection and Indemnity (P&I) cover, Legal Costs Cover and associated insurances for smaller and specialist vessels, the Shipowners’ Club has an in-depth knowledge of the risks and liabilities you face when operating your fleet.
Shipowners in numbers*
* As at 31 December 2025
8,296
Members
99.2%
Membership retention
35,378
vessels
34.4m
total entered tonnage
Additional support and services
Our support for key stakeholders is reinforced by our range of services which are provided by experts in their field.
Waterborne
In order to respond to Members’ needs and to maintain our market leading position, the Club acquired Waterborne Underwriting Agency Limited in 2024, and is proud to offer Hull and Machinery (H&M) cover to Members domiciled in the UK and Ireland.
View our H&M offering via Waterborne