| About Sunderland Marine
|
 In February 1882 a group of shipowners based in Sunderland
formed a Mutual Insurance Company to insure against the risks of their trade. Would their
vision have been to create an internationally renowned insurer which is now embarking on a
second century of service and support to its Membership?The Company is now recognised as a world leader in the insurance of commercial fishing vessels, small passenger craft, tugs, barges, and harbour craft and also the insurance of aquaculture risks. In recent years we have reaffirmed our commitment to mutuality, following the ethos of providing our Membership with a high level of service and protection, and first class security at an economic premium. There are no outside shareholders and the Company is operated and managed solely for the benefit of its policy holders. Underwriting and claims staff are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, throughout the year. The service provided to the membership is based upon a sound understanding of the industries we are involved in, further enhanced by a global network of accredited intermediaries and correspondents. We are focused in our desire to ensure our clients resume their business operations as soon as possible in the event of an accident. We are at the forefront of promoting safety at sea and a regular contributor and sponsor of training programmes in the U.K. and overseas. Emphasising the benefits of increased competency at sea, the Company also endeavours to assist the Membership in complying with all new codes of practice. |
| Subsidiary Companies; The Company is a founding and principal member of EFICA
(European Fishing Vessel Insurance Company Assoc.) |