On October 23, a delegation from the International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI), led by President Frédéric Denèfle and Secretary General Lars Lange, visited Shanghai Maritime University. The university’s President, Chu Beiping, warmly welcomed the delegation.
President Chu extended a warm welcome to the guests. He reflected on the university's century-long history of maritime education since its founding in 1909 and highlighted the institution’s unique strengths in the field of maritime insurance. He emphasized that IUMI, as a global leader in marine insurance, shares the university's mission of "serving the shipping industry and empowering industries." He expressed hope for deepened cooperation between the two sides in areas such as joint research, academic exchanges, talent development, and internships with international organizations, aiming to create a new model for collaboration between academia and industry.
In his speech, Frédéric Denèfle noted that IUMI has been deeply involved in the field of education for over a decade, having established a comprehensive training system. He looked forward to expanding cooperation in education and training, database development, and faculty exchanges, working together to cultivate more highly skilled and versatile professionals for the industry.
After the meeting, Frédéric Denèfle delivered a speech to faculty and students, providing an introduction to IUMI’s organizational structure, responsibilities, and business scope.
Representatives from the university’s International Office, International Education College, and School of Law, along with faculty members, participated in the discussion.
Founded in 1874, the International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) is a non-governmental organization initiated by German marine insurers and established in Berlin. The organization’s core mission is to protect the interests of marine insurance practitioners, promote international cooperation, and facilitate the exchange of insurance technologies. It contributes to the development of the industry by setting standard rates, revising insurance clauses, and addressing differences in international marine transport insurance.
