General info
The Nordic Association of Marine Insurers (Cefor) was founded 15 August 1911 under the name of Sjøassurandørernes Centralforening (CEFOR - the Central Union of Marine Underwriters) by Norwegian and foreign insurance companies.
On 5 March 2009 the Annual General Meeting adopted a new name to reflect the pan-Nordic members of the association: The Nordic Association of Marine Insurers (Cefor).
In celebration of its centennial anniversary in 2011, Cefor published a book reflecting on the development of shipping, marine insurance and Cefor over the past 100 years, shaping Cefor into the Nordic association it is today. To read more, order your free copy by mail to cefor@cefor.no
Purpose
Representing the members' common interests in the field of marine insurance, contributing to a sustainable ocean industry.
In order to advance our purpose the Association shall endeavour:
- To facilitate continuous evolution of competitive Nordic marine insurance conditions in collaboration with customers, trade associations and other affected parties
- To make available to its members appropriate statistics from the NoMIS database to support the activities of the individual members and the general objectives of the Association
- To influence the industry's framework conditions
- To contribute to the provision of educational programmes securing adequate competence development and expertise among its members
The association shall not engage in independent economic activity, nor shall it promote practices that in any way may be detrimental to competition
Mission
Develop and promote a leading sustainable marine insurance market and knowledge sharing through;
- agreed all risks insurance conditions
- comprehensive statistics
- a common public voice
- competence building
Vision
Develop and promote a leading sustainable marine insurance market.
Articles of Association
View the Cefor Articles of Association
Strategy 2025 - 2028
View the Cefor Strategy for 2025 - 2028