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North American Marine.

From port to open water, we deliver tailored marine solutions backed by deep market insight and proactive claims support.

North American MarineNorth American Marine.

Our specialisations and sectors.

Capabilities that cater to your needs.

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United Kingdom
BMS Group
One America Square, London EC3N 2LS, UK
+44 (0) 2074 807 288
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Specialist insight, seamless cover.

Specialist insight, seamless advocacy.

Our North American Marine team delivers expert, responsive coverage across all marine risks. With strong market connections and specialist insight, we go beyond the placement to provide strategic advice and superior claims support.

From hull and P&I to expansive port risks, we transform challenges into robust practical coverage designed precisely for you.

Marine Fleets (Vessel Owners & Operators)

Port Authorities

Terminal and Marine Operators

Shipbuilders and Repairers

Cargo Owners and Logistics Providers

Hull & Machinery

Hull & Machinery

Coverage for vessel damage, machinery breakdown, and collision risks

Protection and Indemnity (P&I)

Protection and Indemnity

Third-party liability cover for vessel owners, operators, and charterers

Builder’s Risk

Builder’s Risk

Protection for vessels under construction, conversion, or repair

Ports and Terminals

Ports and Terminals

Cover for terminal operators against property and operational liabilities

Primary Marine Liabilities

Primary Marine Liabilities

Core liability cover for marine operations, logistics, and transport risks

International Marine (Harris & Dixon Marine)

Umbrella / Bumbershoot

Excess liability solutions combining marine and non-marine exposures

Cargo and Transit

Cargo and Transit

Protection for goods and commodities in transit by sea, air, or land

War Risks and High-risk Transit Coverage

War Risks and High-risk Transit Coverage

Cover for war, strikes, and piracy exposures in volatile shipping regions

Reinsurance Structuring

Alternative Risk Transfer and Deductible Buydowns

Creative solutions to manage retentions, deductibles, and complex risks

Agile and aligned to your interests.

Features

  • Deep experience across vessel types, maritime operations, and port operations
  • End-to-end placement support across all marine classes
  • Agile claims team with dedicated marine claims experts
  • Advocate real-time communication between client and markets
  • Creative placement structures to access competitive capacity and reduce net cost
  • Risk pooling facilities to unlock scale and efficiency

Agile and aligned to your interests.

When a loss occurs, you need a true ally. Our proven track record demonstrates we're assertive advocates, not just claims processors. Our dedicated team drives market engagement, ensuring seamless cooperation and driving swift, efficient outcomes, all while meticulously overseeing every detail of your claim.

Agile and aligned to your interests.

A unified, client focused approach.

We cultivate a strong team culture where cross-functional collaboration drives alignment and success. We work closely with related BMS teams to bring you the best possible outcomes.

Political Violence and Terrorism

War, Political Violence and Terrorism

Our expert team has significant experience in a wide range of tailored solutions across the War, Political Violence, Terrorism and Kidnap and Ransom spectrum worldwide, and we specialise in harder to place risks in more hazardous locations.

Property

Property

With a real depth and breadth of experience, we specialise in complex property insurance and reinsurance placements for retailers, wholesalers, insurers and risk managers, with expertise in industries like Mining, Energy, Manufacturing, Hospitality and Real Estate.

Renewables and Emerging Technology Insurance

Construction

As a specialist wholesale broker for onshore construction projects around the world, including large energy and infrastructure initiatives, we offer a full life cycle of insurance advisory and placement services, from start to finish, at any scale.

A claims process that puts your interests first.

A claims process that puts your interests first.

When losses happen, we actively represent and advocate for our clients. We work closely with our claims team with a streamlined process to ensure we get you back on track.

We anticipate 
and act on our clients’ ambitions.
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We actively partner with our (re)insurance specialists to gain a broader strategic view. This allows us to challenge conventional thinking and deliver the most effective outcome for you.

Deep expertise that delivers results.

We offer our clients both localised knowledge and global reach.

Resources for a fast-paced world.

When change is a constant, you want to stay informed and stay ahead at all times.

View Ports and Terminals Brochure

For a concise synopsis of this product view our Ports and Terminals Brochure.

When you’re looking for solutions,
you need a partner who listens.