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Marine Hull & Marine Liability Insurance for large businesses

Allianz Commercial provides ship-owners/ship managers with Hull & Machinery (and associated coverage IV, LoH, WAR) insurance for all types of blue- and brown-water ships.

In addition, we provide shipbuilders with coverage for the various perils faced during the construction or conversion of vessels.

We also offer comprehensive global cover for primary and excess marine liability, as well as specialty liability products for marine operations and employees.

The availability of products and services featured on this page may vary by country or territory. Visit your country's page.

Explore the Marine Hull & Liability Insurance coverage offered by Allianz Commercial

Coverage

  • Blue water and brown water
  • Pleasure craft
  • Builder’s risk
  • Marine liability (including marine property)

Factors for assessing marine risks

  • Details about the vessel
  • The planned route, duration, and destinations of the voyage
  • The loss history of the vessel, the operator, or similar risks
  • Any risk management or loss prevention measures in place
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With the maritime sector advancing towards net-zero by 2050, we recognize the need for proactive, impactful solutions. 

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Allianz Commercial will consider every risk on its own merit. Capacity and coverage offered to individual clients are subject to hazard, Nat Cat exposure, grading, terms and conditions. The products and services described on this page may not be available at all Allianz Commercial locations. This is for your general information only. Please contact your local broker for full information on local product availability.
 
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Meet our Marine Hull & Liability Insurance experts

Richard Soja
Global Head of Marine
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Justus Heinrich
Global Product Leader Marine Hull, Regional Head of Marine Germany & Switzerland
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Philip Graham
Global Product Leader Marine Liability, Regional Head of Marine London & Nordics
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Marcel Ackermann
Global Product Leader Cargo, Head of Global Technical Office
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Why choose Allianz Commercial as
your partner?


At Allianz Commercial, we're a global powerhouse, that brings together the best for our customers — from mid-sized businesses to the largest multinationals
We have a tradition of 100+ years of technical expertise
 
Our engineers provide a wide range of dedicated risk consulting services
We have one of the strongest claims teams of any global insurer
We cover more than 21,000 local policies worldwide
 

Key benefits for our brokers and clients 

  • Global consistency, local expertise: Access to top regional experts for a consistent, high-quality experience worldwide.
  • Speed and clarity: Streamlined communication and rapid go-to-market for faster results.
  • Direct, empowered access: Work with coordinated teams for seamless sales, account management and underwriting.
  • Comprehensive risk solutions: Market-leading options for traditional and alternative risks with a consistent global approach.
  • Specialized expertise for complex risks: Global hubs support specialty and wholesale needs, including large, complex risks.
  •  Solutions for every size: From mid-market to multinational, we cover the entire market.