Import/Export News

Trouble on the High Seas?

Understanding and Planning for Exporters’ Risks While Cargo Is In Transit In the world of foreign trade, making the sale is only half the battle. Once the sale is completed, the arduous process of getting the merchandise from the seller …

Aon Warns ‘Poor Packaging’ in Fashion Industry Could Affect Claims

“Poor packaging by the fashion industry could mean that insurers refuse to pay claims for damaged goods in transit – not to mention that replacement clothing and accessories are unlikely to be delivered in time to catch the season,” warns …

Lloyd’s Execs Comment on ‘Mixed Outlook’ for Marine Sector

Rolf Tolle, Lloyd’s Franchise Performance Director, speaking at the International Union of Marine Insurers’ Conference in Vancouver, noted that low inflation, huge rises in commodity prices and the growth of import-export activity of emerging economies have boosted the marine and …

U.S. Sees Insurance Clampdown on Iran Over Nuclear Program

The United States is discussing with allies how insurance firms can more rigidly apply sanctions on Iran to step up pressure over its disputed nuclear program, a senior U.S. Treasury official said on Tuesday. Stuart Levey, Treasury undersecretary for terrorism …

AIG Cos. Introduces Global Supply Chain Distruption Coverage

The AIG Companies introduced Global Supply Secure, insurance that helps mitigate the financial impact of supply chain disruptions. Jointly developed with Marsh, Global Supply Secure will be underwritten domestically by Lexington Insurance Company, a unit of AIG Commercial Insurance, and …

AIG Sees China General Insurance Business Growing

American International Group sees China becoming a much larger part of its general insurance business within the next five years, Nicholas Walsh, executive vice-president of the foreign general insurance division, said Wednesday. Walsh, a 35-year veteran of the giant insurance …

NATIONAL COVERAGE

N2 | Washington Report House Subcommittee Moves Key Federal Bills N4 | Insurers Bitten by $350 Million in Dog Claims Average Liability Claim Tops $24,000 N6 | Conning: Insurers’ Financials Strong, Despite Price Deterioration Predicts Negative P/C Environment in Next …

Proposed New Coverages for N.Y. Export List

Primary and excess property insurance Contractors: Primary and excess liability coverage for general contractors, subcontractors and all construction trades for construction, building, demolition or renovation. Also Owners Contractors Protective, primary and excess liability purchased by a contractor to protect the …

New York Agents Want Export List Expanded

Agents say that the search of the admitted market ends up being just a time-waster for them and their clients. They already know which risks their insurers will accept and not accept. Insurance agents and brokers from across New York …

AIR Updates Catastrophe Risk Modeling Systems

Boston-based AIR Worldwide Corporation has announced the release of updates to its CATRADER®, CLASIC/2™ and CATStation® catastrophe risk management systems. “The version 10.0 releases include a number of significant software enhancements such as quicker import of insurance-linked securities, storage and …