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Joint Marine Claims Committee

The Joint Marine Claims Committee provides strategic leadership on marine claims across the Lloyd’s and London company markets. With membership from both LMA and International Underwriting Association (IUA), the committee offers a forum for discussing key issues, develops best practices and engages with key stakeholders.

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Sebastian Rolf

Senior Executive, Claims

Committee secretary

Stephen Chapman

Chair

Amy Eaves

Deputy Chair

Key issues covered

The Joint Marine Claims Committee provides leadership on marine claims matters in support of the LMACC and relevant underwriting committees. It identifies and investigates key marine-related issues, initiates focused projects and works to develop best practice solutions for the marine insurance market.

Environmental and climate risks

Extreme weather events such as hurricanes and flooding) are increasing cargo damage and vessel incidents. There is also greater scrutiny over pollution-related claims, especially involving oil or hazardous materials.

Cyber risks

There remains uncertainty about how cyber losses are covered, especially in traditional marine policies.

Committee insights

Lloyd’s Market Association releases revised LOF Default Agreement LMA5654A and Accompanying Guidance

Revised LOF Default Agreement LMA5654A and Accompanying Guidance

LMA Claims Committee 2026 Election Results

Upcoming events

For events hosted online, joining instructions will be emailed to all registered attendees closer to the date of the event no later than 24 hours prior to commencement.

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International Maritime Forum “Global Compass”

We’re pleased to share that Neil Roberts, Head of Marine & Aviation at the LMA, will be speaking at the upcoming International Maritime Forum "Global Compass" as part of its panel on Geo-Political Challenges in Shipping.

Managing Expert Engagement: A Property Claims Roundtable

The LMA Property Insurance Claims Group welcomes property claims professionals to this interactive roundtable exploring the effective management of experts throughout the claims process.

25 Years On: Reflections on the 9/11 Claims Response

As we mark the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attack at the World Trade Center on 11 September 2001, join us for a unique and highly personal conversation with individuals who were directly involved in managing the unprecedented claims response that followed.