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Haven Knox-Johnston Commercial Taking the helm of marine trade insurance With us on board, your marine trade is in safe hands.

We bring industry expertise, professionalism and a genuine passion for all things marine to the table, from our real-world sailing experience to our sponsorship of marine charities and events. And by navigating the commercial marine insurance market for you, we ensure you’re properly protected so you can focus on what matters: running your business.

23/10/2026

🎥 Boat Show Career Chats: Episode 6

We’ve reached the final instalment of our Boat Show Career Chats from Southampton Boat Show!

To round off the series, Kacey caught up with Richard Ross from Wessex Resins + Adhesives, whose career in the marine industry began completely by chance.

Fourteen years later, he’s still loving what he does. His advice for anyone considering a marine career? Get involved and embrace the opportunities. You might just find an industry you never want to leave! ⚓

A huge thank you to Richard for taking part, and to everyone who has shared their career story with Kacey throughout the series.

Watch the final interview below!

22/10/2026

🎥 Boat Show Career Chats: Episode 5

We’re onto the penultimate instalment of our Boat Show Career Chats from Southampton Boat Show!

This time, Kacey caught up with Abigail Olingschlaeger, Managing Director at GN Espace, to hear about her varied role and career in the marine industry.

Abigail’s advice for anyone looking to get started? Talk to people, explore opportunities, attend events and don’t be afraid to put yourself out there. You never know where one conversation might lead.

Thanks to Abigail for taking part. Watch the full interview below!

19/10/2026

🎥 Boat Show Career Chats: Episode 4

Our New Business Executive, Kacey Anderson, is back with the next instalment of her Boat Show Career Chats from Southampton Boat Show 2026.

This time, she caught up with Marjeta Samec from Fischer Panda UK Ltd to chat about her role in marine marketing and the variety that comes with it, from PR and content creation to managing the website.

Marjeta’s advice for anyone looking to get into the industry? Network, make connections, be open to new experiences and, most importantly, be brave!

Thanks to Marjeta for taking part. Watch the full interview below and keep an eye out for the next episode. âš“

13/10/2026

🎥 Boat Show Career Chats: Episode 3

Kacey Anderson, is back with the next instalment of her Boat Show Career Chats from Southampton Boat Show.

This time, she caught up with Lisa Jupp from British Marine, who shares how she took the leap from teaching into the marine industry and built a completely new career.

Lisa’s top tip for anyone looking to get into the industry? Put yourself out there, make connections and meet people.

Thanks to Lisa for taking part. Watch the full interview below.

08/10/2026

🎥 Boat Show Career Chats: Episode 2

In the next instalment of our interview series from Southampton Boat Show, Kacey catches up with Ross Partridge from Henri-Lloyd.

Ross shares his career journey, what he enjoys most about working in the marine industry, and his advice for those looking to get started: attend boat shows, ask questions and put yourself out there.

Thank you to Ross for taking part. Watch the full interview below and keep an eye out for the next episode in the series. âš“

05/10/2026

🎥 Boat Show Career Chats: Episode 1

Our New Business Executive, Kacey Anderson, kicks off her interview series from Southampton Boat Show 2026 with Mike Knowles, Harbour Master at Mayflower Marina.

Mike shares his career journey, the variety that comes with working in the marine industry, and his top advice for anyone looking to get started: be open, be personable and get involved.

Thanks to Mike for taking part, and keep an eye out for more interviews from the series over the coming days. âš“

02/10/2026

At this year's Southampton Boat Show, our New Business Executive, Kacey Anderson had the pleasure of speaking with some of the talented people helping to shape our industry. âš“

One of the things that makes the marine sector so special is the wide variety of careers and opportunities it offers. From marina operations and manufacturing to trade associations, equipment suppliers and marine brands, there are many different routes into the industry and no two career journeys are the same.

Over the coming days, we'll be sharing a series of interviews exploring the people behind some well-known marine organisations, their career paths, what they enjoy most about working in the industry, and the advice they'd give to anyone considering a career in marine.

A huge thank you to everyone who took part:

Mike Knowles, Mayflower Marina
Abigail Olingschlaeger, GN Espace
Richard Ross, Wessex Resins + Adhesives
Lisa Jupp, British Marine
Ross Partridge, Henri-Lloyd

Stay tuned for some fascinating stories and insights from across the marine community.

Happy World Sailing Day!From busy coastal routes to hardworking inland waterways, sailing isn’t just about adventure, it...
28/05/2026

Happy World Sailing Day!

From busy coastal routes to hardworking inland waterways, sailing isn’t just about adventure, it’s what keeps businesses, communities, and industries moving every day.

Whether it’s charter fleets, training centres, or commercial vessels, life on the water always comes with its own set of challenges and unpredictability.

HKJ Commercial is here to support your operations with specialist marine insurance, so you can keep things running smoothly, whatever the conditions.

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With just a few weeks to go, we’re looking forward to returning to Seawork - one of the standout events in the commercia...
26/05/2026

With just a few weeks to go, we’re looking forward to returning to Seawork - one of the standout events in the commercial marine calendar.

Seawork brings together professionals from across the commercial marine and workboat sector - a chance to connect, share ideas and take stock of what’s shaping the industry, through the conversations that really matter.

📍 You’ll find the HKJ Commercial team on the quayside at Stand Q80. Whether you’re reviewing existing cover, planning for growth, or simply want an open discussion about risk and insurance in today’s market, our team will be on hand with practical advise tailored to your business needs.

Always a highlight for us — we’re looking forward to some great conversations. See you on the quayside!

It’s Trade & Preview Day at Crick Boat Show A great chance to connect with the inland waterways community before the cro...
22/05/2026

It’s Trade & Preview Day at Crick Boat Show

A great chance to connect with the inland waterways community before the crowds arrive - and we’re looking forward to some really good conversations throughout the day.

If you’re attending, keep an eye out for Kacey from the HKJ Commercial team, who’ll be out and about speaking to exhibitors about what they do and the career opportunities across the sector.

If you see us, come and say hello — we’d love to chat. ⚓️

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