2022 has been a perfect storm for the shipping and marine insurance industries. The sector was plagued by uncertainty, with a number of geopolitical and economic challenges unfolding as the year went by. Looking ahead, there’s still concern about certain critical issues that are likely to take their toll on marine cargo loss and recoveries.
The marine surveyor profession is to a large extent unknown, and it still raises plenty of questions. So, we wondered: “Why not go straight to the source to find some answers?” We’re lucky enough to have Felipe Díaz on board for this interview. With his 32-year-long wealth of knowledge of the marine survey field, there’s
A professional marine insurance surveyor can be a real lifesaver for insurance carriers. Without their competence and skill, you may find yourself stuck with claims pending validation. Or providing coverage for a boat without having the certainty that it’s seaworthy. So, you’ll have plenty to ponder if you want to ensure you’re hiring the right
Processing marine claims can turn out to be problematic. No matter how hard you try to stay on top of things: making sure you file your client’s claim timely to prevent it from being time-barred, providing sufficient evidence while helping them mitigate damages… A never-ending process that can cause you many a headache. But here’s
This month has marked a key milestone for Claimar, as the official launch event took place last week as we celebrated 8 successful months in the marine insurance industry. Since we started, many new clients and as well some of our existing ones have put their trust in us to manage their marine claims. We
Picture this scenario: upon reaching your port of discharge, you realise the container you have to unload has been stowed incorrectly. As luck (rather Murphy’s law) would have it, it happens to be it at the very bottom of the stack. You end up moving hundreds of containers to get to the one that is
Marine insurance gives you peace of mind. It means being covered against costly risks, such as loss of life, damage to cargo, oil spills, and the like. Now, which insurance policy should you take out? 🤔 Here are 𝟵 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀 you may come across when you’re in the process of getting your ship and
Today we had the chance to sit down with Claimar CEO Guillermo Zamora to chat about his past experience, present situation and future challenges. He also shares his thoughts on the Marine Insurance sector. Guillermo, tell us about your professional experience. Hello, well, I am proud that my professional experience is very much related to
Insurance fraud remains a key issue for the marine industry, leading to costs being passed on to customers through higher premiums. Which actions can you take to deter and uncover fraudulent claims? There’s no easy answer, as insurance fraud comes in all shapes and sizes, such as scuttling, barratry or arson. You may recall the
Looking for a partner who can handle your #marineclaims from the ground up? That’s a Third Party Administrator (TPA) for you! 👉 𝗪𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗮 𝗧𝗣𝗔? A TPA is an 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 that helps insurers, brokers or companies to process claims under a marine insurance policy. In other words, if you wish to outsource some
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