S
underland Marine is one of the world's leading
mutual marine and aquaculture insurance
companies. Earlier this year they celebrated 130
years in the industry.
From humble beginnings in Sunderland UK, the
company now has a strong global presence operating
in over 50 countries with twelve branch offices
strategically located around the world providing
its members with the highest quality of service and
support possible.
In Sunderland Marine's 130 years, the company
Ronida at sea
has weathered many economic storms and is well
positioned to combat the financial uncertainty which
Zealand fish farming industry and is a global leader
currently exists in many areas of the world.
in the aquaculture market, having pioneered the field
The company had a pleasing start to 2012 and was
some 25 years ago. It now provides cover to members
happy that its New Zealand Branch maintained its
in more than 15 countries worldwide, encompassing
A- rating with rating agency Fitch: a positive sign that
more than 50 species.
Sunderland Marine's strategic planning is paying off
Sunderland Marine see themselves as an integral part
where many other companies are struggling.
of the industry, and support and sponsor events such as
New Zealand's marine and aquaculture insurance has
of the Blessing of the Fleet in Nelson and the Seafood
been an important part of Sunderland Marine for over
Festival in Auckland.
25 years, providing service to members directly from
Chris Barrett, New Zealand Branch Manager who
its base in Nelson, one of the country's leading fishing
is contactable 24 hours a day 7 days a week, puts the
ports. The company's sound reputation means that it is
company's success down to the high levels of service
trusted worldwide, and they have a significant marine
and attention Sunderland offers their clients:
presence in New Zealand as the country's largest insurer
"Our approach is to get hands on and understand our
of commercial fishing vessels, commercial workboats
member's needs and businesses as fully as possible, this
and other small craft.
essential to the delivery of the best possible service."
Peter Talley, managing director of Talley Group:
"I have been associated with Sunderland Marine
since they started providing fishing insurance in New
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Zealand back in the 1980's. It is important to have the
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confidence that a secure and
stable company is insuring our
fleet and over the years this
confidence has advanced as
Sunderland has grown stronger.
I have always found the
company excellent to deal with
and they have supported us
Established in the UK in 1882, Sunderland Marine is one
when the need has arisen. The
of the largest specialist mutual marine insurers worldwide
staff are always approachable,
friendly and have a great depth
of knowledge in the fishing
industry."
The Nelson team and staff
from Sunderland's UK head
office know that clients value
their knowledge of the New
Zealand industry and regularly
visit clients both in their office
23 Shelbourne Street, PO Box 754, Nelson 7040
19 Agnes Street, Jolimont, East Melbourne,
and onboard vessels.
Sunderland Marine is the
longest serving provider of
insurance services to the New
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130 years of service, security
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