Brit provides Marine Hull & War Insurance through an experienced underwriting team operating across the Lloyd’s platform, supporting brokers with specialist expertise and global capacity.

The Hull portfolio spans a broad range of vessel types and trading profiles, from traditional bluewater fleets to specialist offshore vessels, inland and ocean-going tugs and barges, fishing vessels and cruise operations, written on a worldwide basis.

War cover is offered as complementary protection alongside hull, addressing exposures arising from malicious damage and other heightened risk environments, with solutions structured to reflect individual vessel operations and trading routes.

Marine Hull & War Insurance protects vessels against physical damage and loss arising from both operational and geopolitical risks, providing cover where standard hull insurance alone may not fully respond.

Hull insurance covers the vessel against a broad range of risks encountered during normal trading operations, across coastal, inland and bluewater environments. 

War insurance is written as complementary cover to hull, responding to loss or damage arising from perils such as piracy, terrorism, war and war-like operations, strikes, riots, civil commotion, and the restraint or detainment of vessels.

Brit’s Marine Hull & War risks are underwritten by experienced marine specialists with a detailed understanding of hull and war-related exposures. This technical expertise supports brokers in placing complex risks across a broad range of vessel types and trading patterns.

Significant capacity is available per risk, enabling support for large vessels and high-value exposures on a worldwide basis.

A clear and efficient underwriting approach allows for timely decision-making and responsive risk assessment, supporting brokers in meeting client and market demands.

All coverage is written in line with international regulations and recognised market practices, supporting brokers in meeting client, contractual and regulatory requirements.

Brit’s Marine Hull & War Insurance offers a broad range of coverages designed to protect vessels and associated interests against physical loss or damage.

• Hull and Machinery: Covers physical loss of or damage to the vessel, including collision liabilities, protecting core client assets against standard marine perils.
• IV and ancillary interests: Provides cover for additional physical loss or damage related to the vessel, supporting a more comprehensive insurance solution beyond the hull itself.
• War coverage: Covers physical loss or damage arising from war and war-related events, excluding detainment and confiscation. Cover often includes War P&I (unless placed elsewhere) and War Loss of Hire, helping clients manage financial and operational exposures in higher-risk regions.