Process Built for Shipowners
How It Works
We make commercial ship insurance easier by replacing scattered emails with one secure application, document and review workflow. Your proposal is issued only after compliance and underwriting review. Payment is requested only after approval.
Our 8-Step Online Process
Create Account
Sign up with company and contact details.
Complete Application
Provide vessel, cargo, route and coverage information.
Upload Documents
Submit KYB, vessel, cargo, class and certificate files.
Compliance Review
We check completeness, ownership and compliance exposure.
Underwriting Review
Risk is reviewed against cover, limits and underwriting criteria.
Receive Proposal
If acceptable, proposal and bank account details are issued.
Pay Annual Premium by Bank Transfer
Client pays annual premium using the approved bank instructions.
Receive Insurance Documents
Documents are processed and issued after payment confirmation.
Typical document issuance timeline: 2–12 working days after final approval and payment processing, depending on complexity, certificate requirements and completeness of information.
Documents Usually Required
Company Registration & KYB
Certificate of incorporation, trade licence, company profile, directors and UBO details.
Usually RequiredCertificate of Registry
Official vessel registration, flag state details, port of registry and ownership documentation.
Usually RequiredClass Certificate & Class Status
Class society certificate, class status report, recommendations and conditions of class.
Usually RequiredISM DOC / SMC / ISPS
Document of Compliance, Safety Management Certificate, ISPS/ISSC and safety management evidence.
Usually RequiredQ88 / Vessel Particulars
Q88, vessel specification sheet, GT/DWT, year built, flag, IMO number and technical manager details.
Usually RequiredSIRE / OCIMF / CDI Report
Latest tanker vetting report, inspection findings or equivalent operational review where available.
Usually RequiredCargo Invoice / Bill of Lading
Cargo invoice, bill of lading, packing list, cargo value, commodity details and HS/description.
Usually RequiredRoute & Trading Area Declaration
Loading/discharge ports, voyage route, annual trading area, war-risk zones and high-risk waters.
Usually RequiredClaims History / Loss Runs
Previous 3–5 years claims, loss runs, incidents, detentions, cargo losses or no-known-loss declaration.
Usually RequiredExisting P&I / Insurance Certificate
Current or previous P&I, H&M, cargo, war risk or liability certificate if already insured.
Usually RequiredBlue Card / CLC / Bunker / WRC
CLC, Bunker Convention, Wreck Removal or Blue Card documents where applicable.
Usually RequiredBank Reference / Finance Details
Bank reference, payment contact, mortgagee/lender details or proof of financial standing.
Usually RequiredSanctions & Compliance Declaration
Ownership, beneficial ownership, cargo, route and counterparty sanctions declaration.
Usually RequiredOther Supporting Documents
Charterparty, voyage order, SOPEP/SMPEP, oil spill response arrangements or extra evidence.
Usually RequiredDo I Need Hard Copies?
No. Digital uploads are usually sufficient.
Clients can upload PDF, DOC, DOCX, JPG, PNG or WEBP files through the secure portal. Hard copies are only needed if an insurer, bank, flag state, port authority or regulator specifically asks for them.
After Approval and Payment
- Proposal confirmed and bank details issued
- Premium paid by bank transfer
- Payment processed and marked by admin
- Insurance document processing starts
- Documents become available in the client portal
Start the Online Review
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