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M J WHITING & CO.

With over 50 years experience in the marine insurance industry.

about us

MJ Whiting & Company was started in 1970 and has for the last 44 years built up a reputation as the foremost marine insurance surveyors and loss adjusters in Southern Africa. The company is a member of the Marine Industry Association of South Africa, the organisation tasked with the oversight and regulation of the South African boatbuilding and water sport industries. One of the principal member of MJ Whiting & Company, Dana Whiting, is also the owner of the Cape Town International Boat Show, the biggest and longest running boat show in Africa, and therefore has unparalleled knowledge of and unrivalled access to the entire water sport industry in Southern Africa, in the retail, boatbuilding and supply sectors.

Cargo loss

The company has experience in dealing with any type of cargo loss, from bulk cargoes to break bulk cargoes, from refrigerated product to retail product. Over 50 years it has dealt with loss to every conceivable type of cargo.

Salvage recoveries

MJ Whiting & Company have built up relationships with a core of salvage buyers and brokers throughout South Africa, who are used to obtain the best possible prices for goods and who understand and respect the issues of brand integrity and product liabilities.

Hull & Small craft claims

As indicated on the home page MJ Whiting & Company has unrivalled access to the entire fishing and leisure small craft industry, from builders to retailers and equipment suppliers. The service in respect of loss assessment and repair/replacement options provided by the company simply cannot be matched by anyone else on the continent.

Electronic Equipment Claims

MJ Whiting & Company have recently concluded a partnership arrangement with Lightswitch, an innovative IT solutions company, who provide loss assessment, repair/replacement options, and alternative technological solutions for losses suffered to computer equipment and systems. Working with Lightswitch as the technical service providers, MJ Whiting & Co. will be able to provide underwriters and clients with a report that indicates the cause of loss, the various options available, and the costs of repair or replacement. This is a unique and specialised service in South Africa, only offered by MJ Whiting & Company.

Goods in transit loss

Matthew Whiting has for many years been, and remains, the most experienced and respected goods in transit surveyor in South Africa. He is the nominated surveyor for the biggest transport group in Africa, dealing with all their claims throughout Southern Africa.

Recovery

The company undertakes recovery claims against carriers, suppliers and liable parties on behalf of both underwriters and claimants. Where necessary, and with the consent of principals, specialist marine attorneys are utilised. Recovery fees are based on the Lloyd’s Recovery Fee Scale.

Marine claim experts

The most experienced marine insurance surveyors in South Africa with the skills to deal with all claims in the marine insurance
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With a background of marine insurance underwriting, broking and surveying, and with 17 years of participation in the boat building and boat retail industries, MJ Whiting & Company is uniquely situated to deal with every type of marine insurance

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