Marine
34 whitepapers and resources
Marine
Marine cargo insurance: A market on the move
This whitepaper explains the reasons for marine cargo insurance and the different circumstances for when this may be required, as well as examining some topical issues for the market. Topics covered: an explanation of incoterms; insurance cover available; case studies of marine insurance incidents.
Unseaworthiness and punitive damages: The verdict is in
The Washington State Supreme Court ruled on March 9, 2017 that an injured Alaskan commercial fisherman could claim punitive damages resulting from the unseaworthiness of a fishing trawler. This article highlights the significance of the case for commercial ship owners.
Mega container ships
115m tonnes of freight were handled in the first quarter of 2017, and this figure only looks to rise as container ships get bigger, better and faster.
Emerging risks report
This two page quarterly report provides key highlights and developments for the emerging risks that have recently generated notable activity and media attention. Topics covered: Artificial Intelligence risks and opportunities; InsurTech; autonomous shipping.
A risk in every port
Reason magazine reveals the seven exposures that could jeopardise your cargo and disrupt your supply chain, and how to develop a loss control programme.
Video: TT Club takes a view on freight
Our video where TT Club shares an expert view of the freight market for brokers is now available on demand. The video, which was originally part of Broker Expo Live, sees Brian Sullivan talk to Insurance Age deputy editor, Sian Barton about the history and development of the freight market.
International - crewless ships: Ready to sail
With any technology involving automation and the replacement of accident-prone humans by ultra-safe computers, the pace of change is breath-taking. Post’s article highlights the development of autonomous ships which could be trialled within a year and exploited commercially before the decade is out.
Video 5: Expertise from A - Z - Marine cargo
The final part of the Expertise from A - Z video series on marine cargo examines whether brokers need a global presence to succeed in this world. Senior underwriter at Allianz, Ben Woodman, explores the issues and shares his thoughts on how the market may develop in future.
Video 4: Expertise from A - Z - Marine cargo
What do brokers need to know about marine cargo journeys? What questions do they need to ask clients? Do clients always understand where liabilities lie? Allianz's senior underwriter Ben Woodman addresses these issues in part four of the Expertise from A - Z video series on the marine cargo market.
Video 3: Expertise from A - Z - Marine cargo
Midway through our week-long series on the marine cargo market as part of the Expertise from A - Z series, we hear from Allianz senior underwriter, Ben Woodman, who addresses how digitisation is affecting the market.