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Five Dead, 40 Missing After Crude Oil Freight Train Explosion in Canada
Jul 7 2013 // At least five people died and 40 were missing on Sunday after a runaway train carrying crude oil derailed and exploded in the center of a small Canadian town in a disaster that raised fresh questions about shipping oil by...
ACE USA Updates Marine Cargo Policy
May 28 2013 // ACE USA, the U.S.-based retail operations of the ACE Group, has released an updated marine open cargo policy that consolidates multiple coverage components into one form. The updated marine open cargo policy incorporates...
XL Group Launches New Motor Cargo Truck Coverage
May 21 2013 // XL Group has added to its inland marine business with customizable coverage for mid-to-large size trucking operations in North America. Motor truck cargo coverage solutions includes flexible limits on 23 additional...
10 Things to Know About the Trucking Industry
May 13 2013 // 1. Intermodal is the transfer of products using multiple forms of transportation — trucks, railroads or ocean carriers. In 2012, intermodal container volumes rose by 5.9 percent over the previous year with 13.1 million...
World’s Hot Spots for Cargo Theft
Apr 30 2013 // Cargo theft rates in Europe increased 24 percent on average last year from 2011, and were on the rise in Asia as well, while rates in North, Central and South Americas remained consistent with prior years. The greatest...
INTTRA to Offer Cargo Insurance Through Ocean Shipping E-Commerce Network
Apr 29 2013 // INTTRA, a global multi-carrier shipping network for ocean freight, has launched a new member service that enables shippers to purchase cargo insurance from marine insurance specialist, FP Marine Risks, via INTTRA’s...
10 Things to Know About the Trucking Industry
Apr 22 2013 // In 2012, intermodal container volumes rose by 5.9 percent over the previous year with 13.1 million moves, according to the Intermodal Association of North America’s “Intermodal Market Trends &...
Missouri Jury Awards $2.2M for Trucker’s Injuries
Apr 9 2013 // A truck driver from Oklahoma has been awarded more than $2 million for injuries sustained while unloading Dollar General merchandise at a store in Troy, Mo.. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that a federal jury in St....
Best Affirms Baldwin & Lyons and Operating Subs Ratings; Outlook Stable
Apr 8 2013 // A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of ‘A+’ (Superior) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “aa-” of Protective Insurance Company (PIC) and its wholly owned subsidiary,...
Sophisticated Tools Let Thieves Target Specific Cargo
Mar 25 2013 // Though pharmaceuticals and electronics are the most expensive items cargo thieves target, food and beverage cargo is also popular because this product is often not secured as well as bigger ticket items, according to Keith...
AIG Expands NextGen Product to Transportation, Logistics Industry
Feb 28 2013 // The American International Group (AIG) insurers have expanded their NextGen Protection suite of products with the release of PLL Transportation and Logistics Protect. PLL Transportation and Logistics Protect is...
Lawsuit: Fedex Fires Utah Driver Over Russian Accent
Nov 30 2012 // A Utah truck driver alleges FedEx fired him because of his Russian accent, even though he offered to appear before corporate higher-ups to demonstrate his English-speaking abilities. Ismail Aliyev has filed a federal...
Rebounding Economy Spurs Growth in Cargo, Supply Chain Risks
Nov 5 2012 // A slow trend toward economic recovery in the United States may mean good news/bad news for insurance agents and brokers who handle commercial accounts with cargo and supply chain vulnerabilities. The good news is growth in...
2-Story Waves on Great Lakes Halt Cargo Shipping
Nov 1 2012 // Cargo shipping was at a standstill on Oct. 30 on the Great Lakes as superstorm Sandy churned waves up to two stories high, forcing crews to take refuge in bays and harbors and raising concerns about an economic blow if the...
Rebounding Economy Spurs Growth in Cargo, Supply Chain Risks
Oct 22 2012 // A slow trend toward economic recovery in the U.S. may mean good news/bad news for insurance agents and brokers who handle commercial accounts with cargo and supply chain vulnerabilities. The good news is growth in sales...
A Rebounding Economy Spurs Growth in Cargo, Supply Chain Risks
Oct 8 2012 // Nearly All Commercial Sectors Have Vulnerabilities, Experts Say A slow trend toward economic recovery in the United States may bring good news and bad news for insurance agents and brokers who handle commercial accounts...
CNA Canada to Use CargoNet, NER to Combat Cargo Theft
Oct 5 2012 // CNA, a global business insurer, is now using CargoNet and the National Equipment Register (NER) — two national information sharing systems designed to help policyholders combat the growing problems of cargo and heavy...
E&O Insights: Know the Details When Insuring Cargo
Sep 24 2012 // It’s important to know all of the details when looking to insure risks with a cargo exposure. Because no two risks are the same, the underwriter will look to the agency to provide those details to fully understand...
Why Cargo Security Should Be On Every Business’ To-Do List
Sep 24 2012 // Cargo theft, a multibillion dollar industry, continues to threaten supply chain security around the world. It can occur while goods are stored or in transit — by train, truck, air or ocean. Regardless of how a company...
Verisk Crime Analytics Launches Cargo Theft Prevention Systems in Canada
Sep 13 2012 // Verisk Crime Analytics has launched national information sharing systems designed to help Canadian insurers and their policyholders combat the growing problems of cargo and heavy equipment theft. Verisk Crime Analytics is...
