• Insurance professionals involved in underwriting and claims management for marine policies
• Staff from maritime companies responsible for managing risk and insurance
• Intermediaries handling marine insurance
• Loss adjusters specialising in marine claims
• Legal advisors and consultants focusing on maritime law

At the end of the programme, participants should be able to:

• Understand the current statutory frameworks governing the maritime industry, including international conventions such as UNCLOS, MARPOL, and SOLAS, as well as regional and national regulations.
• Identify and analyse the regulatory implications of compliance with these frameworks on maritime operations and the associated liabilities.
• Explore the operational and commercial considerations stemming from evolving regulatory requirements, such as environmental standards and safety protocols.
• Gain insights into the processes of enforcement and dispute resolution, including port state control inspections, arbitration, and litigation in the maritime context.

International Conventions:

• What are conventions?
• What role do they play in the maritime environment?

Key Maritime Conventions:

• UNCTAD, UNCITRAL, CMI, International Maritime Organisation (IMO), ISM Code, ISPS Code, SOLAS, MARPOL (Pollution), York Antwerp Rules (General Average), Hague-Visby Rules, Rotterdam Rules, Warsaw and Montreal (Air) Conventions, CMR, CIM.

Marine Insurance Law:

• Marine Insurance Act 1906
• A brief overview of the marine insurance law system of other major markets

Key Principles of Marine Insurance:

• Insurable interest, misrepresentation and non-disclosure, indemnity, warranties

Sanctions:

• How economic and trade sanctions affect marine insurance
• The sanctions screening process

‍Mr. Andrew Mackenzie, a Fellow of the Chartered Insurance Institute, has carved a notable career in the insurance industry underpinned by rigorous education and diverse professional experiences. His academic journey includes an MSc in Insurance and Risk Management from Bayes Business School with Distinction and an MA in Modern History from the University of Durham. Andrew is currently pursuing an Executive PhD in Actuarial Science at Bayes Business School on a part-time basis.

Professionally, Andrew has excelled in roles across prestigious institutions like Lloyd’s of London and Atrium Underwriting Ltd., specializing in marine insurance claims. His expertise extends to adjusting claims for Marine Hull and Machinery, Cargo, and Energy sectors. Additionally, Andrew contributes to the insurance community as an examiner, coursework marker, and textbook reviser with the Chartered Insurance Institute.

His scholarly work includes publications on maritime decarbonization and the implications of maritime laws, affirming his thought leadership. Recognized for his professional excellence, Andrew has received awards such as the Rutter Medal from the CII, the Bayes Alumni Rising Star Award, and the Insurance Insider Young Claims Professional of the Year 2019.

Full Course Fee: S$218.00 (incl. of 9% GST)