The long-established P&I insurer Britannia Group has now completed a change in management: Mike Hall took over the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) on January 1.
He succeeds Andrew Cutler, who left the Group at the end of the year after almost two decades. Hall has been with the P&I Club since 2008. He began his career at Britannia as an underwriter and was appointed Chief Underwriting Officer in 2014, a role he held until 2022. He then took on the role of Deputy CEO. In addition, Hall was Chairman of the Reinsurance Committee of the International Group of P&I Clubs until the end of 2025. He has many years of experience in the international P&I market and extensive knowledge of the Club’s cooperative structure and member needs.
His predecessor Cutler joined the Britannia Group in 2006 and had been CEO of the company since 2012. During this time, he played a key role in shaping the strategic direction of the club. Cutler also took over as Chairman of the International Group of P&I Clubs for three years; his term of office ended at the end of 2025.
The Chairman of the Britannia Group, Egied Verbeeck, paid tribute to Cutler’s achievements and emphasized that the club had been handed over in a very strong position. At the same time, the Board of Directors was convinced that in Mike Hall they had appointed a successor who, thanks to his experience, his understanding of values and his deep roots in the organization, was predestined to lead the Britannia Group into the next phase of its development.
“It is a great honor for me to take on the role of CEO of Britannia P&I Club. Britannia has a long-standing reputation for excellence, integrity and a strong member focus. I look forward to working closely with the Board, our members and our global team to build on these strengths. At a time of profound change in the maritime industry, my top priority is to ensure that Britannia continues to deliver first-class service, financial stability and sustainable value to its members,” said Hall.
