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Harris & Dixon Marine (International).

With decades of experience, clients trust us to deliver market-leading Hull & Machinery, P&I, and Cargo solutions that drives real results, supported by exceptional claims handling.

Independence and integration.International Marine.

Our specializations and sectors.

Capabilities that cater to your needs.

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BMS Group
7650 Edinborough Way,
Suite 600, Edina,
MN 55435, USA
+1 (952) 224-0200
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Deep roots and global reach.

Since Harris & Dixon Marine's inception in 1797, we've embraced the evolving marine markets, consistently adapting to new challenges and opportunities. Representing our clients in Lloyd’s and the global market place, we deliver innovative, custom-fit coverage for your operations.

We believe in forging lasting relationships built on trust, and our experienced Marine specialists are dedicated to understanding your needs and sourcing flexible, comprehensive and competitively priced cover. This client-first approach is why our client partnerships span decades.

And when a claim arises, our expert Claims team ensures a smooth, prompt resolution, providing dedicated support every step of the way.

Shipowners and Operators


Including Hull & Machinery/P&I/Loss of Hire

Charterers

Cargo

Ports and Terminals & Stevedores

Marine Services Providers

International Trade and Finance Entities

Hull & Machinery

Coverage for physical loss or damage to vessels and machinery worldwide

Protection and Indemnity (P&I) and FD&D

Liability cover plus legal costs for disputes, defence, and claims handling

Primary Marine Liabilities

Charterers Liability

Protection for charterers against vessel damage and third-party liabilities

Loss of Hire

Cover for lost income following vessel damage, detention, or downtime

Transportation and Logistics.

Business Interruption

Protection against revenue loss due to disruption of marine operations

Builder’s Risk

Crew Personal Accident

Cover for crew injury, illness, disability, or death while on duty

Cargo (General, Bulk, Food and Specialised)

Cargo (General, Bulk, Food and Specialised)

Protection for all cargo types in transit, from general goods to perishables

Shipowners’ Liability to Cargo

Shipowners’ Liability to Cargo

Cover for shipowners’ liabilities arising from cargo loss or damage claims

War, Piracy, Kidnap and Ransom

Protection against war, piracy attacks, hijack, and ransom demands

Political Violence and Terrorism

Political Risk, Strike & Delay

Cover for losses from political unrest, strikes, delays, or blockades

Specialist Port and Terminal Operations Cover

Specialist Port and Terminal Operations Cover

Protection for terminal operators against property, liability, and logistics risks

Through Transit Coverage

Through Transit Coverage

End-to-end protection for cargo through multimodal transport chains

Founded on trust and results.

Features

  • A relationship-driven service and commitment to building decades-long client partnerships through trust, transparency, and consistent positive outcomes
  • Dedicated claims advocacy through a proactive and experienced claims team, ensuring smooth, prompt incident resolution
  • Strategic markets insights, expert advice and creative placement structures to reduce net cost and enhance protection on a global scale

Strategic insight and proven results.

Leveraging deep global market understanding, we transform complex marine risks into robust, practical coverage. We go beyond placement, offering strategic advice and bespoke solutions that consistently deliver positive outcomes and a genuine competitive advantage.

Founded on trust and results.

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.

North American Marine

North American Marine

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

Mitigating risk and ensuring stability.

Offshore Shipping and Finance

As a specialist broker, we service a global client base, centred around worldwide finance and shipping hubs. We act only for lenders and lessors, so we can act entirely without conflict. We offer some of the widest wordings in the market, designed by our team.

Cyber

Energy

With a deep understanding of the sector and vast experience in program design and placement, we focus on global property, casualty, construction and cyber risks for discerning buyers across the energy spectrum, taking on the most challenging risk profiles.

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 localized knowledge and global reach.

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