Marine

Marine

Today’s marine risks are complex and challenging, and the Liberty Marine team has the skills to proactively determine these risks and assure clients of appropriate insurance coverage. Our underwriters boast longstanding marine connections, which gives them the confidence to underwrite hard-to-place risks, as well as standard exposures; our risk engineers’ technical excellence is highly regarded in Asia Pacific; and the claims team includes staff with marine surveyor qualifications.

Relationships matter to Liberty Marine: our claims people meet clients upfront, with the underwriters, not just after a claim, meaning that trust and peace of mind are part of the deal from the outset.

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General Cargo

Liberty's Marine division is focused on delivering tailored insurance. Our global connections mean we can offer clients a range of specialist products covering a diversity of cargoes.  Our worldwide Marine Cargo policy provides cover for physical loss or damage to insured goods transported by land, sea and air.

At a glance:

  • US$100m capacity
  • Worldwide cover (excluding shipments to/from sanctioned countries)
  • Annual, single transit or open cover
  • Imports/exports or domestic transit
  • Carrier’s comprehensive cover
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Chanelle Wishart - Underwriter, Marine

Chanelle Wishart

Underwriter, Marine
T: +61 3 9619 9860

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Madonna Youles-Fitzgerald - Senior Underwriter, Marine

Madonna Youles-Fitzgerald

Senior Underwriter, Marine
T: +61 7 3235 8834

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Paul Skene - Senior Underwriter, Marine

Paul Skene

Senior Underwriter, Marine
T: +61 3 9619 9854

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Regi Hansen - Senior Underwriter, Marine

Regi Hansen

Senior Underwriter, Marine
T: +61 2 8298 5811

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Robert Cairoli - Vice President, Marine, Asia Pacific

Robert Cairoli

Vice President, Marine, Asia Pacific
T: +61 2 8298 5884

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Samantha Wong - Senior Underwriter, Marine

Samantha Wong

Senior Underwriter, Marine
T: +61 2 8298 5928

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Project Cargo and Marine Delay in Start-up

Liberty’s Project Cargo and Marine Delay in Start-up products protect against financial loss if transit risk results in a delay to the start-up of a project. Such delays can have a significant effect on a project’s earning capacity and appropriate insurance is prudent, if not crucial.

Project Cargo brings a cross-lines approach to the diverse insurance needs of the infrastructure and construction sector.

At a glance:

  • US$100m capacity
  • Focus on principal-controlled infrastructure projects needing business interruption cover
  • Suits (but not limited to):
    • power generation plant
    • pulp and paper mill
    • desalination plant
    • steel production plant
    • mining
    • rail, road and airport infrastructure
    • petrochemical refineries
    • renewables such as solar, wind and hydro plants
Find an Underwriter
Chanelle Wishart - Underwriter, Marine

Chanelle Wishart

Underwriter, Marine
T: +61 3 9619 9860

Email

Madonna Youles-Fitzgerald - Senior Underwriter, Marine

Madonna Youles-Fitzgerald

Senior Underwriter, Marine
T: +61 7 3235 8834

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Paul Skene - Senior Underwriter, Marine

Paul Skene

Senior Underwriter, Marine
T: +61 3 9619 9854

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Robert Cairoli - Vice President, Marine, Asia Pacific

Robert Cairoli

Vice President, Marine, Asia Pacific
T: +61 2 8298 5884

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Commercial Hull

Liberty insures commercial hull fleets generally on a follow-line basis but can provide lead capacity on selected fleets. We are also the go-to lead market for one-off voyages, whether under your own power or by tow.

At a glance:

  • US$25m capacity
  • Commercial hull fleets including (but not limited to):
    • coastal trading vessels
    • dredgers
    • port work boats
    • tugs
    • gas carriers
    • tankers
    • ferries/cruise vessels

Marine Liabilities

Liberty Marine Liabilities insurance covers liability for property damage and personal injury to a third party while engaged in marine-related operations. The policy extends to cover product exposures.

At a glance:

  • US$50m capacity
  • Marine Liability options: primary and excess
  • Preferred business includes (but not limited to):
    • Marine and general liability 
    • Ship repairer's liability
    • Terminal operators and port authorities
Find an Underwriter
Chanelle Wishart - Underwriter, Marine

Chanelle Wishart

Underwriter, Marine
T: +61 3 9619 9860

Email

Madonna Youles-Fitzgerald - Senior Underwriter, Marine

Madonna Youles-Fitzgerald

Senior Underwriter, Marine
T: +61 7 3235 8834

Email Profile

Paul Skene - Senior Underwriter, Marine

Paul Skene

Senior Underwriter, Marine
T: +61 3 9619 9854

Email Profile

Regi Hansen - Senior Underwriter, Marine

Regi Hansen

Senior Underwriter, Marine
T: +61 2 8298 5811

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Robert Cairoli - Vice President, Marine, Asia Pacific

Robert Cairoli

Vice President, Marine, Asia Pacific
T: +61 2 8298 5884

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Samantha Wong - Senior Underwriter, Marine

Samantha Wong

Senior Underwriter, Marine
T: +61 2 8298 5928

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Ship Builder's Risk

Shipbuilding is a key industry in Asia Pacific with seven of the top ten global shipyards, by order book, located in the Region.

Liberty offers Ship Builder's Insurance which covers loss of, or damage to, the hull and machinery of vessels under construction.

At a glance:

  • US$25m capacity
  • Construction of all types of vessels, including commercial, private and naval vessels
  • Includes launch and sea trials of the vessel
  • Ability to conduct JH143 Shipyard Risk Assessment surveys
Find an Underwriter
Madonna Youles-Fitzgerald - Senior Underwriter, Marine

Madonna Youles-Fitzgerald

Senior Underwriter, Marine
T: +61 7 3235 8834

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Paul Skene - Senior Underwriter, Marine

Paul Skene

Senior Underwriter, Marine
T: +61 3 9619 9854

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Robert Cairoli - Vice President, Marine, Asia Pacific

Robert Cairoli

Vice President, Marine, Asia Pacific
T: +61 2 8298 5884

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Marine Technical Bulletins

Liberty's Technical Bulletins help our clients manage business and operational risks. References prepared by our experienced risk professionals, to help and inform clients when managing risk within the Marine industry.

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Find a Claims specialist
Margaret Dewes - Claims Manager - Marine, Australia

Margaret Dewes

Claims Manager - Marine, Australia
T: +61 2 8070 2901

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Mei Foong Yong - PST Specialist, Claims

Mei Foong Yong

PST Specialist, Claims
T: +60 3 2082 4039

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Nathan McLellan - Vice President, First Party Claims - Asia Pacific

Nathan McLellan

Vice President, First Party Claims - Asia Pacific
T: +61 2 8298 5944

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Penny Chua - Claims Manager, Marine

Penny Chua

Claims Manager, Marine
T: +65 6622 9201

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Yvonne Yap - Senior PST Specialist, Claims

Yvonne Yap

Senior PST Specialist, Claims
T: +60 3 2082 4028

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