20 November 2025
TALKING P&I
NorthStandard: Evolution of the new mega-club
Three years ago, North of England and Standard Club joined forces to create NorthStandard, the industry’s new mega-club. Recently, Alex Vullo sat down with Paul Jennings, Co-Managing Director at NorthStandard, to reflect on the journey so far and tackle some of the frequently asked questions.
During their discussion they covered areas such as:
- Has the merger lived up to expectations?
- Has there been tangible benefits for members of this merger?
- Is there a likelihood of NorthStandard giving cash back to members as part of annual renewals?
- Are the two teams now working in harmony?
- With hindsight, would you go through the merger again?
- Where does NorthStandard want to be in three years? And more…
Featured in this episode of Talking P&I
Paul Jennings
Co-Managing Director
NorthStandard
Conversation undertaken 13 October 2025
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Watch Talking P&I - Market update and 2026 renewals
With P&I renewal announcements approaching, Alex Vullo, caught up with several of the Club’s leaders, including those from Britannia, Skuld, UK Club, and NorthStandard, to gain a better understanding of the upcoming general increase landscape.
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