SINGAPORE

On 3^rd September 2018 Tindall Riley (Britannia) Singapore (TR(B)S) was incorporated and has assumed the responsibilities which previously fell to Pandisea. These duties include looking after Members (entered with the Association) in the ASEAN countries, India and Australasia, the office also handles and oversees claims arising in the ASEAN region where required, in association with our local port correspondents.

Over and above these historic responsibilities TR(B)S will be handling P&I and FD&D claims. The office is staffed by a team of eight and is headed by John O’Flaherty, who has had many years of experience in marine insurance and shipping. The claims team is led by Derek Birch, an England and Wales qualified lawyer with experience both in private practice and with a P&I Club. Derek is supported by Singapore qualified lawyer, Daphne Chua and three of the former Pandisea team: Capt. Nasir Subahrie, Sivakami Moorthy and Victoria McFarlane all of whom have legal, maritime and/or insurance backgrounds. Capt. Ajit Karande is responsible for correspondent work and oversight of our regional correspondents. The administration and accounts functions are handled by Sally Yang.

We are pleased to announce the arrival of a new team member; Loss Prevention Manager Jacob Damgaard joins us from Britannia in London. He is dual qualified as a Deck Officer and an Engineering Officer. In addition, Francis Church, has moved from the Managers’ London office and joins as a regional underwriter. Katherine Lee, a compliance expert, joins as Compliance Officer.

On January 25, 2019 Singapore’s insurance regulator, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), granted Britannia a licence to underwrite business from its Singapore office. The Singapore branch office will continue to be managed by the experienced existing team and led by John O’Flaherty as the Chief Executive Officer.