Home About North Who We Are Current: About Us Weekend Emergencies +44 191 232 0999 Contact Us Global Service Built Around You WHO WE ARE About Us Sunderland Marine Financial Strength Corporate Governance CSR – North in the Community North is a leading global marine insurer with over 160 years of history in the industry. Our purpose today remains as it was on our inception in 1860; to enable our Members to trade with confidence. Over the years our service offering and our global office network has grown but our business has remained grounded where it all began; the North East of England. With a global service built around you and your business, expect a warm and friendly welcome whenever or wherever you deal with us, from people who genuinely care about your business. PLAY VIDEO We are global Founded and headquartered in in Newcastle, our reach stretches around the world. We have regional offices in Greece, China (Shanghai and Hong Kong), Japan, Singapore, Ireland and the USA. You’ll also see us playing a leading role in the International Group; an association of 13 principal underwriting clubs insuring around 90% of the world’s ocean-going tonnage. We are experts The experience of our staff is unrivalled in the industry. From our global team of 90+ claims specialists to the largest team of specialist in-house FD&D lawyers within the International Group, your needs can be dealt with by us and not a third party. Our loss prevention team put themselves in your shoes, providing you with the information, support and guidance to help you avoid having to make a claim. Focussing on safety culture, we provide technical and operational expertise from our master mariners and engineers with many years of seagoing experience. Looking after your interests – we are here to help The success of your business is at the heart of everything we do. We take time to understand your needs and challenges so we can provide relevant and effective support that’s appropriate to you. With North you can be sure that we’re always on your side; whether covering ship owners from third party liabilities, protecting you from legal disputes and expenses, or proactively advising on loss prevention and risk avoidance. All of this knowledge, experience and expertise is available to you 24 hours a day and 365 days a year. No matter where you are in the world, you’ll always find a friendly voice ready to help. Our News EXPERTISE 2020 Sulphur Cap Ballast Water Management Cyber Security GDPR Marine Environment MLC Right Crew Safety Management 2.0 Sanctions QUICK LINKS MyNorth GlobeView Vessel Search Correspondents Latest About Us Contact MyNorth Register Login North Online CONNECT LinkedIn Twitter Facebook Youtube Terms & Conditions Privacy Policy Cookie Policy Anti-Bribery & Trading Complaints Employers’ Liability Register Modern Slavery Statements Gender Pay Gap Statement of Investment Principles Health and Safety Policy Statement of Commitment Board Diversity Policy Careers MEMBER OF ACCREDITATIONS Copyright © The North of England Protecting and Indemnity Association Limited. Registered in England. No. 505456. The Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3DU Authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. North's business in the EEA is underwritten by North of England P&I Designated Activity Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of North incorporated in Ireland and regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.