The International Group of P&I Clubs

About the International Group of P&I Clubs

The International Group is a not-for-profit association of 12 P&I Clubs providing marine liability cover for 90% of the world's ocean-going tonnage. Through the unique Group structure, the member Clubs, whilst individually competitive, share between them their large loss exposures, and also share their respective knowledge and expertise on matters relating to shipowners liabilities and the insurance and reinsurance of such liabilities.

The International Group of P&I Clubs

Operating as a mechanism for sharing large maritime claims.

News & Insights

Electronic bills of lading

The Electronic Trade Documents Act (“the Act”) comes into force today in the United Kingdom, giving legal recognition in English law to electronic trade documents, including electronic bills of lading.

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Introducing the International Group's Education programme

In this short video Alex McCooke, Chair of the International Group’s Education Committee and Annie Stow, IG Secretariat, highlight the impact of the work undertaken by the Education Committee.

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International Group signs updated MoU in the US with NOAA

The International Group recently signed an updated Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in Washington DC.

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Lithium-ion Batteries in Containers Guidelines

Together with the International Group and other partners, the Cargo Incident Notification System Network (CINS) has compiled a comprehensive publication covering the properties of these batteries and their potential to explode, initiate fires and emit toxic gases.

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About IG P&I 2023

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