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How We Support You

China Shipowners Mutual Assurance Association (also known as China P&I Club, CPI), founded in Beijing on 1 January 1984 under the approval of the State Council of the People's Republic of China, is a non-profit mutual marine insurance organisation.

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Underwriting

Underwriting is the process of deciding which ships, owners and operations to insure, and on what terms. Fair and careful underwriting keeps the shared risk fund balanced and costs fair for everyone in it.

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Claims

China P&I Club delivers 24/7 global claims support and innovative vessel-release solutions, protecting Members’ interests and minimizing operational disruption.

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Loss Prevention

Loss Prevention is a proactive risk-management service, designed to help Members reduce the frequency and severity of claims before they happen.

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Protection & Indemnity

China P&I Club is the largest P&I insurer in China, and provides members with excellent underwriting quality as well as an advanced data analysis system which delivers timely pricing.

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Mutual H&M

Mutual Hull & Machinery

The Association’s Marine Hull facility was set up in 1998 under the approval of the Association’s Board of Directors.

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FD&D

Freight Demurrage & Defense

FD&D covers legal costs and provides Members with professional legal advice, document review and dispute negotiation support.

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Charterers' Comprehensive Cover

Charterers' Comprehensive Cover provides global support and protection against Charterers' liabilities, vessel damage and onboard property losses.

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Marine Delay Insurance

Marine Delay Insurance protects Members’ loss of income arising from ship delays caused under insured risks. The coverage of it includes onshore risks and shipboard risks.

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Latest Updates

LP 21/2026 An Authoritative Report ≠ Conclusive Evidence: Breaking Through Cargo Shortage Claims
July 2, 2026

LP 21/2026 An Authoritative Report ≠ Conclusive Evidence: Breaking Through Cargo Shortage Claims

This case confirms that authoritative third-party reports are not absolute and offers carriers a practical approach to defend shortage claims.Cargo shortage is one of the most common claims in maritime carriage of goods. When receivers produce draft survey reports from authoritative bodies such as ...

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LP 20/2026 Chile Tightens Controls on Vessels Contaminated by Snails Entering Ports for Discharge
July 10, 2026

LP 20/2026 Chile Tightens Controls on Vessels Contaminated by Snails Entering Ports for Discharge

The Chilean SAG has imposed strict quarantine measures against harmful gastropods (snails) on all inbound vehicles, vessels and containers.Recently, a number of Ro-Ro vessels have had imported vehicles detected with live and dead snails during discharge operations at Chilean ports. As Chile lacks e...

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LP 16/2026 Reflections on a Recent Judgement by the Federal Court of Australia
June 12, 2026

LP 16/2026 Reflections on a Recent Judgement by the Federal Court of Australia

The Federal Court of Australia handed down its judgment in Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd v The Ship: Yangze 22 (No 2) [2026] FCA 476 on 22 April 2026.On 22 April 2026, the Federal Court of Australia handed down its judgment in Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd v The Ship: Yangze 22 (No 2) [2026] FCA 476, ordering ...

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LP 15/2026 Reflections on London Arbitration 8/26
June 12, 2026

LP 15/2026 Reflections on London Arbitration 8/26

In January 2023, a vessel carrying ammonium nitrate was detained by the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) while transiting the Kerch Strait.Affected by the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Russia has further strengthened its control over the Kerch Strait, a critical maritime passage. In January 2023, ...

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CPI Becomes Founding Member of International Green Shipping Corridor Alliance
September 23, 2026

CPI Becomes Founding Member of International Green Shipping Corridor Alliance

China Shipowners Mutual Assurance Association (China P&I Club) has been named a founding member of the International Green Shipping Corridor Alliance, which was formally launched during the Global Sustainable Transport Forum 2026.

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Seaspan and CPI Sign Cross-Border RMB Call Payment Agreement for Newbuilding Entries
August 26, 2026

Seaspan and CPI Sign Cross-Border RMB Call Payment Agreement for Newbuilding Entries

Seaspan Corporation and the China Shipowners Mutual Assurance Association (China P&I Club) have signed a landmark agreement on the cross-border payment of P&I calls in renminbi for two new entries, marking a pioneering step for offshore RMB settlement in the global P&I insurance sector.The signing c...

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Second CPI School Concludes in Shanghai
September 14, 2026

Second CPI School Concludes in Shanghai

The second annual CPI School successfully concluded at the Shanghai headquarters of the China Shipowners Mutual Assurance Association (China P&I Club) on September 11, bringing together young professionals from 15 member companies for a five-day training and exchange programme. Running from Septemb...

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Zodiac Maritime and CPI Sign Bilateral Cooperation Agreement
July 24, 2026

Zodiac Maritime and CPI Sign Bilateral Cooperation Agreement

Zodiac Maritime and the China Shipowners Mutual Assurance Association (China P&I Club) have signed a cooperation framework agreement to strengthen collaboration across the shipping and marine insurance sectors. The signing ceremony was held at CPI’s Shanghai headquarters. Xu Lirong, Chairman of Chin...

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Annual Report

An overview of CPI’s annual performance, financial position and key developments, reflecting our commitment to sound underwriting, effective risk management and long-term Member support.

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