Marine & Transit
Built for resilience. Designed for risk
Built for resilience. Designed for risk.
When global trade shifts, routes evolve, or risks surface, you want insurance that keeps your operations afloat. Resilient businesses don’t underestimate disruption; they anticipate it. Marine risks are fast-moving, interconnected, and often under-reviewed. If your cover doesn’t keep up, the impact on your vessels, crew, and cargo can be immediate.
At DR&P, marine is one of our core specialties. We identify unseen exposures, close dangerous coverage gaps, and structure protection through responsive, real-world solutions. Whether you own a single vessel or manage multinational port operations, we help you stay protected and profitable in a changing world.
Understanding the risks that stop businesses in their tracks
Marine is one of the world’s most dynamic and complex industries. One incident—from cargo loss to geopolitical disruption—can impact an entire global supply chain.
We understand the pressures you face:
- Vessel safety and the high cost of hull or machinery damage.
- Cargo security, including theft, damage, or loss while in transit or storage.
- Piracy and geopolitical disruption impacting international trade routes.
- Crew welfare and evolving employer liability legislation.
- Cyber threats targeting navigation systems and port operational technology.
That’s why our focus is simple: combine competitive pricing with first-class claims management to protect your continuity.
Comprehensive and customised cover
- Ports & Terminals
- Property, liability, and business interruption across marine facilities.
- Cargo & Stock Throughput
- All-risks protection for goods shipped worldwide, including while in store.
- Hull & Machinery
- Protection for commercial craft, fishing trawlers, and offshore workboats.
- Yacht & Motorboat
- Specialist cover for superyachts, motorboats, and pleasure craft.
- Specie & Valuables
- High-value cargo such as fine art, jewellery, or bullion.
- Crew & Employer’s Liability
- Coverage aligned with UK legislation, plus personal accident and medical expenses.
- Marine Property & Structures
- Protection for shipyards, dry docks, and shore-based operations.
- Surety & Bonds
- Supporting shipbuilding and chartering contracts.
- Cyber & Data Risk
- Securing digital navigation, payment systems, and operational data.
Who we work with
We support marine businesses across the global landscape, including:
- Exporters and importers across all sectors.
- Shipbuilders, repairers, and contractors.
- Fishing fleets and aquaculture operators.
- Superyacht owners, managers, and marinas.
- Port, terminal, and processing operators.
- Vessel owners and fleet managers.
What sets DR&P marine apart
In-house claims handling
Experienced marine claims specialists who understand the complexities of maritime law and drive fast, fair settlements to keep your business moving.
Data-driven risk control
We utilise predictive analytics and sector-specific insights to help reduce claims frequency and stabilise your premiums.
Global market access
Direct access to Lloyd’s and international marine insurers delivers competitive pricing, broader cover, and specialist capacity.
Bespoke policy wordings
Proven relationships with leading marine insurers allow us to secure tailored wordings that close the gaps traditional policies leave open.
Stronger placement, better outcomes
As a Top 50 UK broker with over 550 sector specialists, we provide the negotiating power and technical insight required for complex marine risks.
High-touch lifecycle support
Technical support across placement, renewal, and claims—proactive, responsive, and accountable to your specific operational needs.
Client Impact Stories
“Declining service and creeping costs from their long-standing broker led the client to commission a specialist review, which uncovered significant shortcomings. These included gramented ship build policies drivign unnecessary spend, restricted ship repairers’ liabiloity that didn’t refelct the size of the vessels worked on, and the absence of AICOW cover across two operating sites. As a family-owned business, change did not come easy to the client, but the scale of risk made action impreative,”
-Director