Hull & machinery

Comprehensive protection for vessels and the machinery that powers them.

Our team of experienced specialists arrange insurance solutions for hull & machinery, disbursements and other marine interests for hundreds of shipping companies across the globe.

With clients ranging from single vessel owners to four of the world’s 10 largest fleets, we have one of the highest client retention rates in the market. This is testament to our service, innovative thinking and long-term partnership ethos.

Broad and International Client Base

Securing cover for a global portfolio, we place risks through Lloyd’s, London and international markets for companies involved in the ownership, management or operation of blue, brown and green water vessels.

Examples of the broad range of vessels we arrange cover for include:

container vessels
bulk carriers
chemical / product tankers, LNGs and LPGs
passenger ships
yachts
smaller localised tonnage, such as tug, barge, and dredgers
specialised tonnage, such as heavylift, offshore installation and pipe laying
floating drydocks

All risks considered

Our breadth of experience allows us to develop insurance programmes that have all risks considered. Coverage includes, but is not limited to:

physical loss or damage
loss of hire / additional hire expenses
specific single voyage (delivery / relocation) and ship recycling
builder's risks
mortgagee's interest / innocent owners
crew personal accident
shipseize / drugseize
war / kidnap and ransom
cyber risks.

Market-Leading Claims Service

Miller's claims expertise

We never overlook the importance of a prompt and helpful claims service and the peace of mind this can offer. As a result we have built one of the strongest claims teams in the industry, where our marine claims specialists work alongside our placing brokers and technical teams for maximum efficiency.

Miller's claims expertise