NorthStandard offers an unmatched breadth and depth of service that supports your operations, embraces your potential, and helps your business thrive.
With the largest product range in the International Group, we provide over 10 bespoke options – from P&I insurance to FD&D, Hull, War, Offshore, Strike & Delay, and more.
Our footprint spans the world, with offices covering all main shipping regions, including Asia (China, Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan), Australasia (Australia and New Zealand), Europe (UK, Ireland and Greece), and the USA.
We employ over 600 people globally for an unrivalled claims and underwriting experience, honed by decades of combined expertise and understanding.
With a reach that spans time zones, our team of more than 100 claims managers provide real-time, responsive and proactive claims support 24/7 – backed by the largest team of in-house legal experts, and the local knowledge of our comprehensive broker network.
NorthStandard – taking on tomorrow, together.
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