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New marine casualty claims guidelines launched

By 2023-03-20T12:25:00

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New guidelines ‘will result in clearer lines of communication and will assist in the efficient management of claims’, says JMCC chair

London market representatives from the Joint Marine Claims Committee (JMCC) and the International Group of P&I Clubs (IG) agreed on new guidelines for casualty liaison between London market marine insurers last week (17 March 2023) to increase market cooperation and communication. 

The new guidelines aim to ensure that parties involved in a casualty are informed and that there is collaborative decision-making to avoid delays and provide the best possible response to a casualty in cases where there is a risk to life, property or the environment.

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