[Column] International Group of P&I Clubs’ Activities－IG Correspondents Seminar in Hong Kong 27 August 2024 Tweet Introduction This year marks the 125th anniversary of the International Group of P&I Clubs (IG). Initially formed in 1899, the six Clubs of the so-called London Group of P&I Clubs entered into a claims sharing agreement called the “Pool”. The IG is now made up of 12 not-for-profit mutual insurance associations, including the Japan P&I Club, and the Group Clubs between them insure approximately 90% of world ocean-going tonnage. Each of the 12 clubs is independent of the others, and provides indemnity cover for its members against liabilities arising in their respective businesses. The Clubs also co-operate on various issues in the area of shipowners’ liabilities. One of the functions of the IG is to provide a platform for exchanging information on common concerns while maintaining confidentiality on specific details. These exchanges typically take place within committees made up of representatives from the Clubs, and we actively participate in these to ensure that Members’ voices are heard. Amongst the committees we are involved in are the Correspondents’ Committee, which recognises the importance of correspondents in claims handling, the Claims Cooperation Committee, the Personal Injury Committee, the Salvage Committee, and the Large Casualty Committee.   We would like to tell you about the Correspondents Seminar, which was hosted by the Correspondents Committee in Hong Kong in June this year.   IG and Correspondents To ensure swift responses to incidents anywhere and anytime worldwide, the IG Clubs appoint Correspondents with expertise in claims handling at major ports across the globe. These Correspondents gather local information, arrange investigations, and coordinate with stakeholders to protect the interests of the Member. The Correspondents List is published on each club’s website. Japan P&I Club appoints around 600 C