Protection and indemnity insurer Steamship Mutual has got the annual round of general increase announcements off to a positive start.

It will only be looking for a 5% general increase from shipowner members at next February’s renewal, down from 7.5% last year.

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It seems a small decrease but at least things are heading in the right direction.