About UKDC
Why are we different?
Do you want a cover that is simply an additional part of your P&I insurance or do you want to be part of an organisation that is independent and seeks to influence for the benefit of its Members and the wider maritime community?
The UKDC is
Influential - it is the leading and most influential provider of defence cover to the maritime industry.
It is the largest Defence Club in the World with over 3,300 owned and time chartered ships entered.
It has been involved in many of the leading cases affecting the industry over the last 100 years.
Innovative - in its control of legal costs and supplier management through the Managers' Value for Money programme.
Independent - it is an independent organisation with its own Board of Directors and finances and is focused solely on the provision of legal expenses insurance to the maritime industry. Many P&I Clubs only offer FD&D cover as part of a Member’s P&I insurance. This is not the case with the UKDC.
Its financial strength gives additional security for Members whether bringing or defending claims.
Intuitive - it is focused on Member's' needs and requirements.
The UKDC is regulated in the UK by the FSA.