Traditionally Forward
Pioneering
marine insurance
since 1872
We are a leading marine mutual insurer offering a full range of marine insurance
Our head office is in Gothenburg, Sweden, with offices in some of the world’s strategic shipping centers, Athens, Oslo, London, Hong Kong, and Singapore.
Going the extra
nautical mile
We provide top-quality and cost-effective marine insurance solutions and services, all customised for each member’s needs.
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Trade Enabling Loss Prevention (TELP)
Practical, just-in-time guidance in high-risk areas
TELP combines years of claims experience with technology, distributing actionable advice to vessels, helping them safely chart their way through high-risk areas around the globe.
Our latest news
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India: Safe loading of iron ore fines and Group A cargoes
Members will be aware of recent reports relating to the loss of the Panamax bulk carrier, OCEAN WINNER, in the Bay of Bengal. Current information at the time of writing is that of the 24 crew members on board, 2 have been rescued while search and rescue operations continue. The vessel was loaded with a…
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EU Marine Equipment Directive (MED) update
Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1434 enters into force on 31 August 2026 The European Commission has adopted Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1434, the 10th Implementing Regulation under the Marine Equipment Directive (MED) 2014/90/EU. The new Regulation enters into force on 31 August 2026 and repeals the previous Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1533. Importance: The MED framework applies to…
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The Swedish Club reports strong financial performance amid challenging market conditions
The Swedish Club has reported a strong and disciplined financial performance for the first half of 2026, underpinned by improved underwriting profitability, continued premium growth and a stable contribution from the investment portfolio. The Club recorded an underwriting result of USD 3.6 million, up from USD 2.6 million in the first half of 2025. The…
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case studies
We widely shares our claims experiences to help the shipping community to understand the factors that can lead to incidents and to learn from the decisions that were made at the time.
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