Gary Rynsard to succeed James Stockdale as Senior Manager of Steamship Mutual

Gary Rynsard has a long history with Steamship Mutual, having joined the Club’s London representative office in 1978, after having qualified as a barrister in London. He was appointed a Manager of the Club in 1984 and has wide experience of the Club’s business having been, successively, Head of Claims, Head of Underwriting and, most recently, Chief Operating Officer of Steamship Insurance Management Services Ltd.  

Commenting on the appointment, Otto Fritzner, Chairman of the Club said:

“Gary has worked very closely with James over 30 years and is eminently qualified to be his successor. We are very confident in the expertise that he brings to the Club. The entire Board of Directors is very grateful for James’ important contribution over the past 31 years, particularly his teams successful efforts over the last six years in building what is now one of the world’s leading Protection & Indemnity Clubs.”

James Stockdale commented:

“When I took over as Senior Partner in 2003, it was always my intention to retire in the Club’s Centenary year. I have enjoyed my time working for Steamship enormously, but now, after over 30 years with the Club, I feel it is time to move on and devote more time on other interests.   Steamship Mutual is well known to have a very strong and cohesive management team. They have asked me to stay on as a consultant until the end of the calendar year to provide some transitional support, which I am delighted to do. I am confident that the Board and the Managers have taken the right steps to put the Club in a strong position to face the challenges currently confronting all P&I Clubs and the shipping industry generally and I look forward to watching, as an interested observer, as the Club goes from strength to strength in future years.” 

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About Steamship Mutual

Steamship Mutual (managed by Steamship Insurance Management Services Limited) is a leading provider of Protection & Indemnity (P&I) insurance. As one of the largest P&I Clubs in the International Group, Steamship Mutual insures a diverse range of shipping around the world, for shipowners, managers and charterers.

Steamship Mutual provides a comprehensive and adaptable range of P&I and ancillary insurance covers backed by a stable financial position and a carefully constructed reinsurance programme. The Club consistently delivers exceptional service to its Members, providing high quality professional claims management and services.

With offices in London, Bermuda, Hong Kong, Brazil and correspondents in every major shipping port worldwide, Steamship Mutual employs highly professional and experienced staff including qualified lawyers, ex-senior mariners, and specialist insurance and claims experts.

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