Marine Insurance Disputes

Expert Arbitration for Complex Marine Insurance Conflicts

Marine insurance disputes represent some of the most technically complex and financially significant conflicts in the maritime industry. From hull and machinery claims following casualties to protection and indemnity coverage disputes involving third-party liabilities, disagreements between insureds and insurers can involve millions of dollars, intricate policy language, and competing expert opinions on causation, valuation, and coverage scope.

These disputes arise with notable frequency in maritime operations because marine insurance policies must address an extraordinary range of risks—vessel casualties, cargo damage, collision liability, pollution incidents, crew injuries, salvage operations, general average contributions, and countless other perils inherent to maritime commerce. When substantial claims trigger disputes over coverage, valuation, or warranty compliance, the path to resolution becomes critical for all parties.

Why Marine Insurance Disputes Demand Arbitration

The marine insurance sector has increasingly embraced arbitration as the preferred forum for resolving coverage disputes, and the reasons are compelling:

Confidentiality – Insurance disputes often involve commercially sensitive information including underwriting practices, claim histories, vessel condition assessments, and proprietary risk management strategies.  Arbitration proceedings remain confidential, protecting the business interests and reputations of insurers, shipowners, and other parties.  Public litigation can expose competitive intelligence and damage commercial relationships in ways that private arbitration avoids.

Technical Expertise – Marine insurance disputes frequently turn on specialized knowledge of vessel construction, maritime operations, marine surveying, salvage practices, and the customs of marine insurance.  Arbitrators with deep maritime and insurance backgrounds can efficiently evaluate technical evidence and industry practices that generalist judges might struggle to comprehend.

Efficiency and Cost Management – Insurance disputes can drag through years of court litigation, consuming resources and leaving claims unresolved.  Arbitration typically resolves these matters more quickly, reducing legal expenses and allowing parties to achieve finality so they can close claims and move forward.

Preservation of Business Relationships – Insurers and insureds often maintain ongoing commercial relationships extending beyond individual claims.  The less adversarial atmosphere of arbitration, combined with confidentiality, helps preserve these valuable long-term partnerships.

Flexibility in Procedure – Arbitration allows parties to tailor procedures to the specific needs of each dispute, whether through expedited proceedings for urgent matters or more extensive discovery for complex technical claims.

International Enforceability – Marine insurance frequently involves parties across multiple jurisdictions.  Under the London Maritime Arbitrators Association and New York Convention, arbitral awards are enforceable in over hundreds of countries, providing practical advantages over court judgments with limited international recognition.

Industry-Specific Interpretation – Marine insurance policies contain specialized terms of art, standard policy wordings (such as Institute Clauses), and concepts requiring understanding of maritime custom and practice.  Experienced marine insurance arbitrators can properly interpret these provisions in their commercial context.

Captain Reginald E. McKamie Sr.: Specialist in Marine Insurance Arbitration

Captain Reginald E. McKamie Sr. a former Marine Underwriter with the legendary Insurance Company of North America, brings a rare combination of qualifications to marine insurance arbitration—practical maritime experience, legal expertise, and deep understanding of marine insurance principles and practices.

His credentials uniquely position him to resolve marine insurance disputes:

  • Licensed U.S. Coast Guard Unlimited Master Mariner, Any Ocean, Any Tonnage with extensive seagoing experience, providing firsthand knowledge of vessel operations, casualty response, and the risks that marine insurance policies address
  • Maritime attorney with decades of experience in marine insurance claims, coverage disputes, and casualty investigation
  • Certified maritime arbitrator with specialized training in insurance dispute resolution
  • Comprehensive knowledge of standard marine insurance policy forms including hull and machinery policies, P&I coverage, increased value policies, mortgagees interest policies, and freight, demurrage and defense (FD&D) insurance
  • Experience with diverse marine casualties including groundings, collisions, fires, machinery failures, cargo damage, pollution incidents, and total losses
  • Familiarity with marine survey practices, damage assessment methodologies, and vessel valuation principles



The Captain during his distinguished career investigated marine casualties, evaluated coverage questions, and analyzed complex claims.  This practical experience, combined with his legal training, enables him to understand not just the policy language but the operational realities and marine insurance customs that inform proper coverage interpretation.

His reputation in the marine insurance community rests on impartiality, technical competence, and commercial pragmatism.  Insurers know that Captain McKamie will rigorously analyze policy terms and industry practices before determining coverage.  Insureds trust that he understands the operational context in which casualties occur and will fairly evaluate their claims.  Both sides respect his ability to cut through technical complexity and reach principled decisions grounded in law, policy language, and marine insurance custom.

Marine Insurance Dispute Resolution

Policy Interpretation and Coverage

Understanding Coverage Disputes

Policy interpretation and coverage disputes form the cornerstone of marine insurance conflicts.  These disagreements arise when insurers and insureds hold different views about whether a particular policy responds to a claim, what exclusions apply, or how policy terms should be interpreted.

Marine insurance policies are unique instruments, often incorporating centuries-old terminology, technical marine terms, and standard clauses (such as Institute Time Clauses – Hulls or Institute Cargo Clauses) that require specialized knowledge to interpret properly.  Coverage disputes typically involve:

Scope of Covered Perils – Disagreements over whether a loss falls within covered perils such as “perils of the seas,” “fire,” “collision,” “latent defect,” or other insured causes.  These terms have specialized meanings in marine insurance law that may differ from common understanding or other insurance contexts.

Causation and Proximate Cause – Marine casualties often result from multiple contributing factors. Disputes arise over which cause was proximate, whether an excluded peril or an insured peril predominates, and how causation chains should be analyzed under policy terms and marine insurance law principles.

Exclusions and Limitations – Policies exclude certain risks such as wear and tear, gradual deterioration, vermin, inherent vice, willful misconduct, or losses resulting from vessel unseaworthiness.  Disputes frequently concern whether exclusions apply to a particular claim, how broadly exclusions should be read, and whether insured perils override exclusions.

Institute Warranty of Seaworthiness – Hull policies typically include implied or express warranties of seaworthiness.  Disputes arise over whether vessels were seaworthy when casualties occurred, whether alleged unseaworthiness caused losses, and whether unseaworthiness defenses are available to insurers.

Navigation and Trading Warranties – Policies often contain warranties restricting where vessels may navigate or trade.  When casualties occur in or near restricted areas, disputes concern whether vessels breached warranties and whether breaches bar coverage.

Classification and Condition Warranties – Policies may warrant that vessels maintain classification with approved societies or remain in specified condition.  Disputes arise when casualties occur after classification issues or when vessel condition is questioned.

Sue and Labor Obligations – Policies impose duties on insureds to minimize losses and take reasonable measures to preserve insured property. Disputes concern whether insureds fulfilled sue and labor obligations, whether mitigation expenses are recoverable, and what actions were reasonable under the circumstances.

Policy Limits and Deductibles – Disagreements arise over how policy limits apply to losses, whether multiple deductibles apply, and how different policy sections interact.

Additional Coverage Grants – Policies may provide coverage for protection and indemnity risks, pollution liability, collision liability (running down clause), salvage, general average, and other extensions.  Interpreting these provisions and determining their application to specific claims generates frequent disputes.

Time and Notice Requirements – Disputes arise over whether insureds provided timely notice of casualties, whether claim submissions complied with policy requirements, and what consequences follow from alleged notice failures.

Coverage interpretation disputes carry enormous stakes because they determine whether insurers must respond to claims at all, affecting not just individual claim payments but potentially establishing precedents for future claims under similar circumstances

Arbitration's Advantage in Coverage Disputes

Arbitration proves particularly effective for policy interpretation and coverage disputes because:

  • Specialized Interpretation – Marine insurance arbitrators understand the technical maritime terms, established marine insurance customs, and legal principles that govern policy interpretation.  They recognize that terms like “perils of the seas” have specialized meanings distinct from ordinary usage.
  • Industry Context – Experienced arbitrators comprehend how marine insurance policies function in commercial practice, the purposes various clauses serve, and how the industry historically has interpreted standard policy language.
  • Efficient Expert Evidence – Coverage disputes often require expert testimony on marine casualties, vessel condition, or industry practices. Arbitrators can efficiently evaluate such evidence without the procedural complexities of court litigation.
  • Nuanced Analysis – Arbitrators can apply sophisticated causation analysis, understand complex casualty sequences and properly applying proximate cause principles from marine insurance law.
  • Confidential Precedent – While maintaining confidentiality, arbitrators can consider industry understandings and past claim practices without creating public precedents that might disrupt established insurance markets.

Captain McKamie's Approach to Coverage Disputes

Captain McKamie brings both practical marine insurance and maritime experience and legal precision to coverage interpretation. His marine insurance and seagoing background enable him to understand how casualties occur and what operational factors contribute to marine losses. His legal training ensures proper application of policy interpretation principles and marine insurance law.

In adjudicating coverage disputes, Captain McKamie:

  • Analyzes policy language carefully, applying established principles of contract interpretation while recognizing that marine insurance policies incorporate specialized terminology and industry customs that inform meaning
  • Considers the full factual context of casualties, understanding vessel operations, casualty response, and the practical maritime environment in which losses occur
  • Applies proper causation analysis, distinguishing proximate causes from remote causes and properly analyzing complex casualty chains involving multiple contributing factors
  • Evaluates exclusions and coverage grants fairly, neither reading coverage so broadly that it defeats policy limitations nor interpreting exclusions so expansively that they swallow coverage
  • Examines industry practice and custom, recognizing that marine insurance terms carry specialized meanings established through centuries of maritime commerce
  • Balances competing principles, such as the principle that ambiguities are construed against insurers with the reality that sophisticated marine insurance buyers negotiate policies with full knowledge of industry standards
  • Considers the commercial purpose of policy provisions, understanding what risks parties intended to address and what reasonable expectations the policy language creates
  • Distinguishes between different policy types, recognizing that hull and machinery policies, P&I coverage, and other marine insurance forms have distinct characteristics and interpretive traditions
  • Provides clear analysis of why particular policy language applies or does not apply to specific claims, ensuring parties understand the reasoning supporting coverage determinations
  • Applies established legal principles regarding warranties, conditions precedent, and other policy requirements while considering equitable principles where appropriate

Captain McKamie's awards in your coverage dispute will reflect thorough analysis of policy terms, careful fact-finding regarding casualties, and principled application of marine insurance law. His decisions in your matter will provide clear guidance that helps parties understand their rights and obligations, facilitating a fair claim resolution.

Claim Valuation and Adjustment

Understanding Valuation Disputes

Even when coverage exists, insurers and insureds frequently dispute the proper valuation and adjustment of marine insurance claims. These disagreements involve both the methodologies for calculating losses and the quantum of compensation due.

Marine insurance valuation disputes arise in multiple contexts:

Actual Total Loss vs. Constructive Total Loss – When vessels suffer major damage, disputes arise over whether they are actual total losses (destroyed beyond repair) or constructive total losses (where repair costs would exceed insured values).  Constructive total loss determinations require careful analysis of repair costs, vessel values, and legal standards for when constructive total loss occurs.  These distinctions dramatically affect claim payments and parties’ rights regarding damaged vessels.

Repair Cost Estimation – Partial loss claims turn on the reasonable cost to repair damage. Disputes arise over:

  • Whether proposed repairs are necessary or excessive
  • Appropriate labor rates and material costs
  • Whether betterment or improvements should reduce claim payments
  • What repair scope properly restores vessels to pre-casualty condition
  • Whether temporary repairs suffice or permanent repairs are required
  • How delay costs and lost earnings during repairs should be treated

Vessel Valuation Methodologies – Determining vessel values involves complex analysis including market comparables, replacement cost, depreciation, vessel age and condition, and market conditions. Insurers and insureds may present widely divergent valuations based on different methodologies or assumptions.

Sue and Labor Expense Recovery – Insureds incur significant expenses responding to casualties, including salvage costs, emergency repairs, cargo transshipment, general average contributions, and other mitigation efforts.  Disputes arise over whether these expenses are recoverable sue and labor costs, whether they were reasonable, and how they interact with policy limits and deductibles.

Salvage Awards and General Average – When salvors rescue vessels or cargo, salvage awards are determined through separate proceedings.  When vessels require general average adjustments, complex calculations determine parties’ contributions.  Insurance disputes arise over whether insurers must cover these amounts and how they are adjusted under policies.

Increased Value and Total Loss Claims – Some vessel owners purchase increased value insurance covering amounts exceeding hull values.  Disputes arise over when increased value insurance responds, how these policies interact with underlying hull coverage, and proper valuation under increased value terms.

Collision and Third-Party Liability Claims – P&I and collision liability coverage involve assessing damages due to third parties.  Disputes arise over proper damage valuations, allocation of fault, applicable legal standards, and whether settlements with third parties are reasonable.

Cargo Damage Valuation – Cargo insurance claims require determining cargo values, the extent of damage or loss, whether damage is total or partial, and how depreciation or salvage affects net loss calculations.

Business Interruption and Loss of Hire – Some policies cover earnings lost when vessels are unable to operate. Disputes arise over proper earnings calculations, mitigation credits, applicable waiting periods, and whether claimed losses are too remote.

Deductible Application – Disputes concern how deductibles apply to losses, whether multiple deductibles apply, how deductibles affect sue and labor recoveries, and whether deductibles are calculated per casualty or per policy period.

Betterment and New for Old – When repairs restore vessels to better condition than pre-casualty or replace old components with new, disputes arise over proper betterment deductions and how new for old principles affect claim adjustments.

Valuation disputes can turn large claims into modest payments or vice versa, making them financially critical for both insurers managing reserve adequacy and insureds seeking full compensation.

Arbitration's Advantage in Valuation Disputes

Arbitration proves particularly valuable for claim valuation disputes because:

  • Technical Evaluation Expertise – Arbitrators with a marine insurance background, such as Captain McKamie can evaluate competing repair cost estimates, vessel valuation methodologies, and damage assessment reports, distinguishing credible analyses from inflated or insufficient figures.
  • Industry Knowledge – Experienced arbitrators understand customary valuation practices in ship sales, typical repair costs for various vessel types, and reasonable approaches to betterment and depreciation.
  • Efficient Expert Management – Valuation disputes typically require expert testimony from marine surveyors, naval architects, vessel appraisers, and repair specialists.  Arbitrators can efficiently manage such evidence and evaluate competing expert opinions.
  • Practical Assessment – Arbitrators with maritime backgrounds understand the practical considerations affecting repair decisions, casualty response, and damage mitigation, enabling realistic evaluation of claim adjustments.
  • Flexible Remedies – Arbitrators can fashion nuanced awards that account for partial fault, contributory factors, and equitable adjustments rather than applying rigid valuation formulas.

Captain McKamie's Approach to Valuation Disputes

Captain McKamie's background as a licensed Master Mariner, maritime attorney and former marine insurance underwriter gives him practical expertise in damage assessment, repair cost evaluation, and vessel valuation. He understands ship construction, repair practices, and the factors affecting vessel values in real markets.

In adjudicating valuation disputes, Captain McKamie:

  • Carefully reviews competing valuations, examining the methodologies, comparable data, and assumptions underlying each party’s figures
  • Evaluates expert evidence critically, distinguishing well-supported analyses from speculative or advocacy-driven positions
  • Considers market evidence, including actual vessel sales, repair yard quotations, and other objective indicators of values and costs
  • Applies appropriate betterment principles, recognizing that insurers should not pay for improvements while ensuring insureds receive fair compensation for necessary repairs
  • Assesses whether proposed repairs are reasonable, understanding what repair scope properly addresses casualty damage without being excessive
  • Evaluates constructive total loss claims rigorously, applying proper legal standards while considering practical and commercial factors
  • Considers timing and market conditions, recognizing that vessel values and repair costs fluctuate with market conditions, steel prices, and shipyard capacity
  • Examines casualty response costs fairly, distinguishing reasonable sue and labor expenses from costs that were unnecessary or excessive
  • Provides detailed explanations of valuation methodologies adopted and the reasoning supporting particular figures
  • Balances competing interests, ensuring insurers do not pay inflated claims while insureds receive fair compensation that properly reflects actual losses
  • Applies policy terms precisely, understanding how deductibles, limits, and valuation clauses affect final claim adjustments

Captain McKamie's awards in valuation disputes reflect informed judgment based on industry knowledge, thorough evaluation of evidence, and principled application of valuation methodologies. Parties receive clear explanations of how claim values were determined, promoting understanding and acceptance of awards.

Breach of Warranty Claims

Understanding Warranty Breaches in Marine Insurance

Marine insurance policies contain various warranties—contractual promises by insureds that certain conditions will be met or certain facts are true. Unlike representations, which must merely be substantially accurate, warranties are "conditions precedent to liability" in marine insurance, meaning strict compliance is required. Breach of warranty traditionally allows insurers to deny coverage, making warranty disputes among the most serious conflicts in marine insurance.

Common warranty disputes include:

The Implied Warranty of Seaworthiness – In voyage policies, the law implies a warranty that vessels are seaworthy at the voyage’s commencement.  In time policies, insureds must exercise due diligence to maintain seaworthiness. Disputes arise over:

  • Whether vessels were unseaworthy when policies attached or voyages commenced
  • What constitutes seaworthiness for particular vessels and voyages
  • Whether alleged unseaworthiness caused losses
  • Whether insureds exercised due diligence to maintain seaworthiness
  • How the implied warranty applies to different policy types

Classification Warranties – Many hull policies warrant that vessels will maintain classification with approved classification societies. Disputes arise when:

  • Vessels operate with class suspensions, recommendations, or conditions of class
  • Classification is allowed to lapse during policy periods
  • Casualties occur while classification is impaired
  • Questions arise over whether classification issues existed at loss times

Navigation and Trading Warranties – Policies commonly warrant that vessels will not navigate to certain areas (such as war zones or ice regions) or will remain within specified trading limits. Disputes concern:

  • Whether vessels breached geographic warranties
  • How close to restricted areas vessels may approach without breach
  • Whether emergency circumstances excuse warranty breaches
  • Whether warranties apply to particular voyage legs

Crew Competency Warranties – Some policies warrant that vessels will be manned with qualified, competent crews.  Disputes arise over whether crew qualifications or performance breached these warranties and whether crew issues caused losses.

Vessel Age and Condition Warranties – Policies may warrant that vessels are of certain age or in specified condition. Disputes concern whether warranties were breached and what vessel conditions satisfy warranty requirements.

Cargo Type Warranties – Cargo policies may warrant that only certain cargo types will be carried. Disputes arise when undeclared or prohibited cargoes are aboard during casualties.

Speed and Route Warranties – Voyage policies may warrant that vessels will proceed by particular routes or maintain certain speeds.  Disputes concern whether deviations or speed variations breached warranties.

Use and Employment Warranties – Policies may warrant that vessels will be used only for specified purposes or employments.  Disputes arise when vessels operate outside warranted employments.

Compliance Warranties – Policies increasingly contain warranties regarding compliance with international conventions (such as ISM Code), flag state requirements, or specific safety protocols.

 

Warranty breach disputes are particularly severe because traditionally, even immaterial breaches or breaches unrelated to losses could void coverage entirely.  Modern marine insurance law has somewhat moderated this harsh rule through statutes like the U.S. Marine Insurance Act of 1910 and interpretive principles, but warranty disputes remain serious matters with potentially decisive consequences for coverage.

The Arbitration Process for Warranty Disputes

Arbitration provides an effective forum for resolving warranty disputes because:

  • Technical Fact-Finding – Determining whether warranties were breached often requires detailed investigation of vessel operations, condition, and compliance.  Arbitrators with maritime backgrounds can efficiently evaluate such evidence.
  • Causation Analysis – In jurisdictions where causation matters for warranty breaches, arbitrators can analyze whether breaches caused or contributed to losses, requiring understanding of marine casualties and ship operations.
  • Interpretation of Warranty Scope – Arbitrators can interpret warranty language in the context of marine insurance customs and commercial practice, determining what compliance requires.
  • Equitable Considerations – Where legal principles allow, arbitrators can consider whether strict enforcement of warranty breaches would be inequitable given immateriality or lack of causation.
  • Confidential Determination – Warranty breach findings can significantly affect insureds’ future insurability and reputation. Confidential arbitration avoids public disclosure that litigation would entail.

Captain McKamie's Approach to Warranty Breach Claims

Captain McKamie recognizes the serious consequences of warranty breach findings while ensuring that insurers cannot escape legitimate coverage through technical warranty defenses unrelated to actual risks or losses. His maritime experience enables him to evaluate vessel condition, operational practices, and compliance issues that underlie warranty disputes.

In adjudicating warranty breach claims, Captain McKamie:

  • Carefully interprets warranty language, determining precisely what the warranty requires and whether the insured’s conduct fell within or outside of warranty terms
  • Evaluates evidence of vessel condition and operations, using his maritime expertise to assess whether vessels met seaworthiness standards, classification requirements, or other warranted conditions
  • Examines timing carefully, determining whether alleged breaches existed when policies attached, when losses occurred, or at other relevant times
  • Applies appropriate legal standards, recognizing that warranty law varies by jurisdiction and policy type, and that some jurisdictions have modified traditional strict warranty rules
  • Considers causation where applicable, analyzing whether warranty breaches contributed to losses when jurisdiction or policy terms make causation relevant
  • Evaluates due diligence claims, assessing whether insureds exercised reasonable efforts to comply with warranty requirements, particularly for continuing warranties
  • Assesses remedies appropriately, determining whether coverage is entirely barred or whether other remedies are appropriate based on applicable law and policy terms
  • Considers warranty suspension and waiver, examining whether insurers waived warranty breaches through actions or communications
  • Balances strict compliance with commercial reasonableness, recognizing that while warranties require compliance, interpretation should account for maritime realities and commercial practice
  • Provides clear explanations of why warranties were or were not breached, what evidence supported findings, and how breaches affect coverage
  • Examines insurers’ conduct, considering whether insurers timely raised warranty defenses or whether their actions suggested they did not rely on alleged breaches

Captain McKamie's awards in warranty disputes reflect thorough factual investigation, proper application of marine insurance law, and principled analysis of what warranty terms require. His decisions provide clarity on both the existence of breaches and their consequences for coverage, enabling parties to understand their positions and resolve disputes fairly

Comprehensive Marine Insurance Arbitration Services

Beyond these core Arbitration dispute areas, Captain McKamie has experience to handle the full spectrum of marine insurance conflicts, including:

  • Pollution and environmental claims under P&I coverage or separate pollution policies
  • Crew injury and illness claims involving coverage disputes under P&I insurance
  • Salvage and general average disputes affecting insurance coverage
  • Collision liability allocation and coverage under running down clauses
  • War risk and strikes coverage disputes
  • Freight, demurrage and defense (FD&D) insurance claims
  • Mortgagee interest and loss payable clause disputes
  • Subrogation and third-party recovery rights
  • Bad faith and extra-contractual liability claims
  • Rescission and policy voidance disputes based on misrepresentation or concealment
  • Reinsurance disputes affecting underlying marine insurance claims

The McKamie Arbitrator Advantage in Marine Insurance Disputes

When marine insurers, P&I clubs, shipowners, claimants and other parties entrust their insurance disputes to Captain McKamie, they benefit from:

Comprehensive Maritime Knowledge – Captain McKamie understands vessels, their operations, casualties, and the maritime risks that marine insurance policies address.  This practical foundation informs every coverage and valuation decision.

Insurance Law Expertise – His legal training encompasses marine insurance principles, policy interpretation, warranty law, and the specialized rules governing marine insurance contracts.

Impartial Analysis – Captain McKamie maintains strict neutrality, deciding cases on their merits without favor to insurers or insureds, ensuring fair outcomes for all parties.

Efficient Proceedings – He manages arbitrations expeditiously while ensuring thorough consideration of evidence, reducing costs and providing timely resolution.

Clear, Detailed Awards – His decisions explain factual findings, coverage analysis, valuation methodologies, and legal reasoning with clarity that promotes acceptance and understanding.

Commercial Pragmatism – Beyond strict legal rights, Captain McKamie considers commercial context and practical realities, reaching resolutions that serve the legitimate interests of marine insurance markets and policyholders with Arbitration disputes.

Industry Credibility – His reputation among marine insurers, P&I clubs, and maritime businesses rests on decades of demonstrated competence, fairness, and sound judgment.

Serving the Marine Insurance Community

Captain McKamie’s arbitration practice serves the diverse participants in marine insurance disputes:

  • Marine insurers and underwriters seeking expert, impartial determination of coverage and valuation disputes
  • Protection and Indemnity (P&I) clubs addressing third-party liability claims and coverage questions
  • Shipowners and operators pursuing fair claim settlements under hull and machinery and other marine policies
  • Ship mortgagees and lenders with interests in insurance proceeds
  • Marine surveyors and claims adjusters requiring arbitral determination of contested assessments
  • Cargo interests and their insurers involved in cargo insurance disputes
  • Reinsurers seeking resolution of disputes affecting underlying marine insurance claims
  • Maritime attorneys and risk managers requiring expert arbitration for their clients’ marine insurance conflicts

Whether your dispute involves a multi-million-dollar total loss claim, a complex coverage interpretation question, or contested claim valuation, Captain Reginald E. McKamie Sr. provides the maritime expertise, insurance knowledge, and arbitration experience necessary for fair, efficient resolution.

Contact Captain McKamie

For experienced arbitration of marine insurance disputes, contact Captain Reginald E. McKamie Sr. to discuss how arbitration can resolve your coverage, valuation, or warranty dispute efficiently and confidentially.

When marine insurance disputes threaten your business, trust an arbitrator who understands both marine insurance law and maritime operations.