How to Protect Your People, Facility, and Cargo This Hurricane Season
June 9, 2021
2020 saw a record-breaking number of named storms in the North Atlantic. According to NOAA, the region saw 30 named storms, which is the most in any..
Top 5 Most Critical Cargo Claims Documents
May 27, 2021
At some point, almost every organization that ships a product will experience loss or damage in the supply chain. These scenarios can be stressful,..
Understanding General Average [WHITEPAPER]
April 29, 2021
With all the recent troubles for cargo vessels these days, General Average is becoming a household term for most supply chain professionals. At any..
New Year, Same Challenging Cargo Market: 3 Ways to Prepare
April 13, 2021
With 2020 now a full quarter behind us, we are well into 2021. While there are many reasons to be thankful for the New Year, the insurance world..
Explaining Declared Value Coverage
March 18, 2021
Some cargo owners may prefer to purchase something called “declared value” as coverage for their goods in transit. We, at ECIB, are here to explain..
3 Top Risks in Today's Supply Chain
March 3, 2021
Supply chains can be a complex system of moving parts, organizations, and variables. Inevitably, a supply chain will encounter a variety of risks..
Cargo Insurance: Jumping to General Average [PODCAST]
February 23, 2021
This week we feature The Expeditors Podcast with host Chris Parker. The podcast shares observations, perspectives, and discussions on front-of-mind..
Claim Drain: Don't Let Your Internal Resources Go to Waste [VIDEO]
February 17, 2021
Resolving a cargo claim is a complex process that can require specialized knowledge in order to successfully get a recovery from a carrier. However,..
ONE Apus Container Loss: Then and Now
January 28, 2021
On the night of November 30, 2020, while sailing from Yantian to Long Beach, the ONE Apus container ship encountered a massive storm producing..
3 Expert Solutions for Today's Hard Market
December 3, 2020
The commercial insurance market has been hardening for over a year, and cargo insurance has been no exception to this trend. The last two years have..