When we launched IUMI EYE back in April 2013, none of us could have imagined that our modest two-page newsletter would grow into the widely read, highly respected publication it is today. Yet here we are – celebrating our 50th edition.
Over the past 12 years, IUMI EYE has evolved in size, style, and scope, but our mission has remained the same: to bring you timely, relevant and thought-provoking news from the marine insurance world.
Looking ahead, we’re committed to keeping IUMI EYE fresh, insightful and in step with a changing industry. We always welcome your ideas and feedback for future editions.
Of course, we also thank all our many contributors who have written such excellent articles over the years.
Let’s hear from those who helped shape IUMI EYE from its very first issue to today’s milestone edition.
Dave Matcham – Former CEO, IUA
“As a trade association IUMI needs to constantly tell its story, what’s important in the maritime industry and how IUMI is representing its members. What better way to do so than a regular member newsletter. Lars and I worked on the first editions, and it is pleasing to see that IUMI EYE is now the ideal platform and has grown from its humble beginnings to be a must-read summary which showcases key developments, celebrates successes, and recognises the great work of the IUMI community.”
Lars Lange, Secretary General 2013 – present
“When I became Secretary General of IUMI in 2013, one of my key priorities was to raise the association’s visibility across the marine insurance and maritime industries—not just at our annual conference, but year-round. The creation of IUMI EYE has been instrumental in achieving that goal, offering a professional and accessible platform to communicate, educate, and engage. I’m deeply grateful to Dave Matcham for helping launch IUMI EYE 12 years ago, and to our Presidents, Committee Chairs, IPPs, contributors and loyal readers for their unwavering support.”
Ole Wikborg – IUMI President 2010-2014
15 years ago, the IUMI 2015 project had just been launched as a much-needed overhaul of the strategic direction of the organisation. Increased visibility was defined as a key pillar and focus for IUMI, including prioritising improved communication with the IUMI membership and the broader maritime industry. In 2013 the first edition of the EYE was published, primarily as a short newsletter to the IUMI membership reporting on current issues on IUMI’s agenda. When I made the introductory remarks on the top of the first EYE, I did not envisage the success and proportion this publication would achieve over the following 12 years, and especially not how the EYE has developed from a tiny publication primarily addressing organisational matters to become a vital source of professional knowledge and experience-sharing for marine insurance industry practitioners. The strength of the EYE is its diversified, multi-faceted technical content and the widespread distribution.”
Richard Turner, IUMI President 2018-2022
“It seems incredible that what started as a two-page pdf in 2013 is now marking its 50th edition. During my term as President, I had the honour of writing the traditional ‘President’s Message’ for every edition over the four-year period between 2018 and 2022. Of course, this time coincided with the outbreak of the worst global pandemic in a century. In a sense, the IUMI EYE took on a bigger role during this period. With IUMI’s secretariat and committee members unable to meet in person between early 2020 and late 2022, the EYE became an even more important method of communication with IUMI’s membership and the wider industry community. Today’s IUMI EYE is the product of this 12-year evolution. It has grown and matured and is highly regarded across the industry for its strong technical insights.”
Frédéric Denèfle, IUMI President 2022-present
When I became President back in September 2022, IUMI EYE was already going strong — in fact, we were just about to release our 39th edition. Of course, I’d been a regular reader of EYE for a long time before that. One of the privileges of being President has been writing the opening message for every edition. It’s also given me the chance to stay closely involved with the direction of EYE and to see firsthand how it continues to grow in both reach and reputation. None of this would be possible without our excellent contributors and the hard work of the Secretariat. Long may it continue.
