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The Marine Underwriting Specialists

Marinex is a specialist marine underwriting agency. Customer focused, with flexible coverage options and competitive premiums, Marinex's team of specialists help you navigate the complexities of protecting your client's livelihood.

Introducing Marinex

Chris Kelly, CEO of Marinex Underwriting talks about the complexities of the marine industry and how the team's combined 50 years' of specialist experience helps to provide the right insurance solution for your business, year on year.

Our Specialist Suite of Products

Cargo

When it comes to transporting goods, the risk of loss or damage to cargo is always present. Our coverage is designed to mitigate the risks in the event of an unforeseen incident ensuring protection for businesses and peoples livelihoods.

Carriers

Carriers play a crucial role within the transport business sector keeping cargoes moving around the country. If you’re an owner-operator business to a large transport company, Marinex has you covered.

Commercial Hull

Marinex Hull insurance is tailor-made for commercial vessels, offering protection for a range of marine incidents that could be encountered whilst navigating inland or coastal waters.

Marine Liability

Marinex Liability covers are designed to safeguard your legal responsibility towards third parties for injuries or damages resulting from your business activities, customised to suit your operational needs.

The Marinex Team


Chris Kelly

Chief Executive Officer

Ainsley Smith

Chief Underwriting Officer

Janelle Karnib

National Relationship Manager

Our Support Team


Simon Lightbody

Director

Tessa Chirnside

Chief Operating Officer

Stephen O'Young

Chief Technology Officer

Kerryn Dominguez

Chief Financial Officer

What Sets Us Apart

Experience

With 50+ years combined specialist experience, our team is one of the most qualified in the country when it comes to understanding marine risks and providing the right insurance solutions.

Expertise

Our team has a strong reputation of building sustainable and well balanced portfolios, providing the strength and stability needed to be Australia's leading marine underwriting partner.

Excellence

We have built our business on innovative, purpose-built technology, ensuring we have the inhouse capability to optimise our solutions and provide our partners with quality data, in real time.

Strategic Partners

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With decades of experience on our side,
Marinex can anchor your marine insurance needs,
and provide peace of mind for your clients.

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Find a Broker

Navigating the intricacies of insurance can at times seem daunting. This is where the role of an insurance broker becomes invaluable. If you're in need of the services of a qualified insurance broker in your area, you can search for one here.
"Our expertise is not just in underwriting policies but in understanding the intricate details that are associated with Marine business. That’s why we offer comprehensive protection plans tailored to the unique needs of each client."