The Melbourne Marine Insurance Forum will hear from expert Robert Hammersley on the principle of general average at its next meeting.

Around the World of General Average in 90 Seconds takes place at the offices of QBE, level 2, 628 Bourke Street, at 11am on Tuesday February 23.

Mr Hammersley is MD of WE Cox Australasia. His practical view of general average for cargo risks is “very topical”, the forum says.

Email simon.farmer@qbe.com to attend.