Offshore

Syndicate Manager Claims / Global Offshore Claims & Contract Specialist

Alex was called to the Bar at Middle Temple in 2008. He became a practising solicitor shortly after joining the Club in 2010 and was the Club’s FD&D (LCC) Manager for four years. In his current role, Alex manages our Offshore Claims team and advises on specialist contracts related to oil and gas, renewables, towage and salvage etc. He has sat on several industry drafting committees, including Bargehire 2021 and UKSCT 2024, where he acted as project coordinator. He was the joint first candidate to pass the IG’s P&I Qualification (Diploma) in 2013 and chaired the IG’s Education Committee from 2018 to 2024. Alex is also a Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and sits on the IG’s Compulsory Insurance and Co-assured Committees, as well as the UK Chamber of Shipping’s Legal, Insurance and Documentary Committee (LIDIC).

Underwriter

Alice joined the Club in February 2019. She was previously with the Standard syndicate underwriting Hull & Machinery, War and Yachts. Initially working in the Club's Yacht team, in May 2020 she moved to the Club's Offshore syndicate.

Underwriting Assistant

Ben joined the Club in August 2024 as an Underwriting Assistant after achieving his degree in FinTech from Reading University. He works as part of the Offshore team in London and plays a contributing role in supporting their Underwriting processes.

Head of Claims – London Branch

Ben joined the Shipowners’ Club in 2001 and is now Head of Claims – London Branch. Ben began his career with the Club after graduating from university and subsequently qualified as a solicitor in England and Wales. In 2010 Ben moved to Vancouver as a Director of the Club’s Canadian Branch office where he was responsible for the Club’s claims service across Canada and the west coast of the US. In 2013 Ben returned to London to reprise his current role with the Club heading up the Claims team responsible for assisting our Membership across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Indian sub-continent and the Americas. Ben is currently Chair of the International Group of P&I Clubs' Salvage Committee.

Claims Executive

Bruce joined the Club’s Offshore Claims team as a Claims Executive in July 2023 from the offshore operator Bibby Marine, where he worked as its Chartering and Commercial Risk Manager. He graduated from Aberdeen University in 2010 with a law degree and is also a qualified shipbroker and has previously worked for Clarksons and Subsea 7.

Senior Underwriter

Carl joined the Club in 2019 as an underwriter from British Marin (QBE) where he spent 13 years in underwriting, mostly dealing with clients in India, the Middle East and the Yacht market. Carl has a degree in Law from the University of Kent.

Underwriter

Donna joined the Club in 2022 as an Underwriter, following a period broking at Wilson Europe. She has over 20 years' experience from her time at Steamship Mutual, where she was primarily involved in North American business, including tug and towage accounts. Before she left she headed its specialist cruise team. 

Senior Underwriting Assistant

Ellie joined the Club in January 2021 as a Syndicate Assistant, assisting the Offshore team. She now works as an Underwriting Assistant mostly supporting Donna in the Offshore team and is currently studying the CII Apprenticeship which she will finish in October 2024. 

Senior Underwriter

Gabriel joined the Club in September 2014 as an Underwriting Assistant for the Offshore team and is now the main underwriter for the Club's Indian book. Gabriel has obtained a number of P&I qualifications and continues to study the Advanced Diploma in Insurance. 

Underwriter

Harry joined the Club in 2020 following five years' underwriting at another International Group P&I Club. Since 2017 Harry’s focus has been on specialist craft, river tonnage and offshore supply, predominantly across the Americas and Europe. He is also an Associate Member of the Royal Institute of Naval Architects. Harry is also a member of the Club’s Corporate Responsibility Working Group.

Deputy Underwriter

Henry Joined The Shipowners Club in 2021 after graduating from Liverpool University with a degree in History and Politics. He has worked in the Offshore team since joining and has assisted in the Underwriting process and the production of documentation. Henry is currently working towards his P&IQ qualification.

Deputy Underwriter

Louise joined the Club in 2018 working in the Europe & Africa syndicate; she currently works as a Contracts Specialist in the Club's Offshore syndicate and is Cert CII qualified.

Deputy Underwriter

After completing her English Literature degree, Lucy joined the Club in 2022 as Underwriting Assistant for the Offshore Team, primarily assisting with business in the Middle East. She has completed Module 1 and 2 of the P&IQ and is now working towards the remaining modules.

Deputy Underwriter

Megan joined The Shipowners Club in 2018 as a Syndicate Assistant for the Offshore Team, following a promotion in 2019 to Underwriting Assistant. She primarily assists with business in India and the Middle East. Megan is also currently studying towards a CII qualification.

Offshore Syndicate Manager – Underwriting

Rob has been at the Club since 2006. Originally Rob joined as part of the Claims department, where he went on to manage the former ‘UK and Rest of the World’ syndicate. Following a year with the Club’s dedicated yacht syndicate in a dual role, Rob completed the switch to underwriting and now works in the Offshore team. Rob has an MA in Maritime Policy and is a qualified Solicitor, and a keen amateur sailor.

Senior Claims Executive

Robert joined the Shipowners’ Club in 2018, originally starting in the Americas Syndicate Claims team as well as the Legal Costs Cover team, assisting members with a wide variety of claims. He has since moved to the Offshore Syndicates Claims team. Robert is an England and Wales qualified Solicitor, having started his career at a leading London maritime law firm in 2012 where he completed his training in 2014.

Claims Executive

Sara joined the Club’s Offshore Syndicate as a Claims Executive in March 2023. Sara previously worked in the International Division of another IG Club for two years. As well as holding a law degree and an LLM in International Shipping Law, Sara is a fluent Arabic speaker and is familiar with the main offshore regions the Club works with day to day.