Our aim is to reduce the likelihood of incidents and claims occurring, and to help mitigate the cost of claims. We do this by providing technical, safety and operational advice to Members, brokers, customers, and colleagues.

Our purpose

At NorthStandard, our market-leading approach offers timely guidance, insightful advice, and a suite of services aimed at assessing, highlighting, and mitigating marine risks. We safeguard shipowners, managers, fleet operators, charterers, and seafarers, while minimising losses and claims. 

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Our loss prevention team

Our multidisciplinary team is made up of highly qualified marine professionals.

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Colin Gillespie

Global Head of Loss Prevention

Yves Vandenborn

Head of Loss Prevention Asia Pacific

Simon MacLeod

Loss Prevention Director - Mediterranean & Ireland, Middle East, India, Africa

Mark Smith

Director - Decarbonisation

John Southam

Loss Prevention Director - Greece

Julian Hines

Loss Prevention Director - Offshore & Renewables

Allistair Ridgley

Director (Loss Prevention, NNE) / Casualty Claims Lead: Americas & UK

Aniruddha (Andy) Desai

Loss Prevention Director – Middle East, India & Africa

Andy Glen

Loss Prevention Director - Asia Pacific

Rod Maclennan

Loss Prevention Director - Americas & UK / LP Data

Get SET! with Safety Efficiency Technologies from NorthStandard

Get SET! brings you the latest in shipboard Safety & Efficiency Technologies to help you and your crews safely navigate increasingly difficult waters, from an ECDIS-focused skills and knowledge assessment to AI-based hazard detection to unparalleled ship-shore collaboration, focusing on supporting safe and efficient bridge team management.

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Decarbonisation

Decarbonisation expertise that helps our Members comply today while preparing for tomorrow.

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Our expert services

As one of the world’s leading marine insurers, we’re committed to ensuring you always have access to tools and resources that make life easier for you, your crew and your operations.  

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Claims

We take pride in delivering exceptional claims handling that places our members’ needs front and centre. Our team of highly trained claims professionals understand the unique challenges members face in the maritime industry, with in-depth knowledge gained through strong member relationships and years of experience on oceans, waterways, and offshore energy fields.

Underwriting

Transparent and flexible underwriting, providing tailored solutions to protect your business. We take a proactive and expert approach to underwriting, built on a foundation of transparency and flexibility. Our goal is simple – to ensure your operations are protected and provide certainty of cover wherever possible.