Lloyd’s underwriter Neon has launched a new construction fund for shipyards and rigs.

Marine and Offshore Construction Consortium is aimed at addressing the "increasingly bespoke" needs of shipbuilding clients.

The fund is offering $70m for shipyard construction and $55m for rig building, Neon said.

The consortium is underwritten by Neon’s Mireille Dolonen, backed by a range of Lloyd’s syndicates.

Its work will include extensive consultation with clients, risk managers, CFOs and financiers to map and understand new risks impacting the sector.

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