Frank Crystal & Co. Launches Marine Insurance Practice - Insurance Journal

Frank Crystal & Co. Launches Marine Insurance Practice
Insurance Journal
Frank Crystal & Co., an independent insurance brokerage firm, has formed an exclusive cooperation with PL Ferrari & Co. to launch a new US-based marine insurance practice. A European-based insurance broker specializing in marine liability for ship ...

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Frank Crystal & Company Launches Marine Insurance Practice - MarketWatch (press release)

Frank Crystal & Company Launches Marine Insurance Practice
MarketWatch (press release)
"Liability legislation around the world is heating up against ship owners, and the United States is no exception," said Jamie Crystal, executive vice president of Frank Crystal & Company and acting head of the new Marine Insurance practice.

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Mediation – the way forward for resolving Hull Insurance Claim Disputes - Maritime Professional (blog)

Mediation – the way forward for resolving Hull Insurance Claim Disputes
Maritime Professional (blog)
Both the insurance industry (due to the steep decline of premium rates in marine hull insurance) and the shipping industry (due to the depressed freight rates) have been facing strained relationship as a result of various disputes.

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TEXT-Fitch puts Old Republic International watch positive - Reuters

TEXT-Fitch puts Old Republic International watch positive
Reuters
Bituminous Casualty Corp. Bituminous Fire & Marine Insurance Co. Great West Casualty Co. Old Republic Insurance Co. Old Republic Lloyds of Texas Old Republic General Insurance Co. Old Republic Surety Co. Manufacturers Alliance Insurance Co.

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WR Berkley Corporation Forms Marine Division of Berkley Offshore Underwriting ... - MarketWatch (press release)

WR Berkley Corporation Forms Marine Division of Berkley Offshore Underwriting ...
MarketWatch (press release)
Brian Murphy has been named vice president - marine manager of Berkley Offshore. Mr. Murphy has more than 17 years of experience in the marine insurance market and currently serves on the Hull Committee at the American Institute of Marine Underwriters ...

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Chaucer introduces new marine insurance product - Insurance Business Review

Chaucer introduces new marine insurance product
Insurance Business Review
According to InsuranceTimes.co.uk, the product will be unveiled at the upcoming Seaworks Exhibition in Southampton, and includes a package underwritten by Coastal Marine Services, a UK marine insurance underwriting agency. Available to owners having ...

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WR Berkley Corp. Forms Marine Division of Berkley Offshore Underwriting Managers - Insurance Journal

WR Berkley Corp. Forms Marine Division of Berkley Offshore Underwriting Managers
Insurance Journal
Brian Murphy has been named vice president – marine manager of Berkley Offshore. Murphy has more than 17 years of experience in the marine insurance market and currently serves on the Hull Committee at the American Institute of Marine Underwriters ...

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Managing Risk: Going Above and Beyond the Minimum - MarineLink

Managing Risk: Going Above and Beyond the Minimum
MarineLink
And marine companies, just like other businesses, know the value of protecting themselves against liability with insurance. Yet, in trying to cost-effectively manage risks, marine operators frequently question whether they should go beyond the minimum.

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TEXT-Fitch takes rtg actions on Japanese insurers on sovereign downgrade - Reuters

TEXT-Fitch takes rtg actions on Japanese insurers on sovereign downgrade
Reuters
Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co., Ltd's (TMNF) rating (IFS 'AA-'/Stable) is not affected by this sovereign downgrade. Its rating can exceed Japan's sovereign rating by a maximum of two notches due to its solid capitalisation, liquidity and ...

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Inland Marine Underwriters Assn. announces new officers, board members - Business Insurance

Inland Marine Underwriters Assn. announces new officers, board members
Business Insurance
Mr. Opinante, who had served as acting chairman for the past three months, succeeds Sophia Phillips, formerly with Hanover Insurance Group Inc. Also elected as new officers were Michelle Hoehn, vp of inland marine product and underwriting at Travelers ...

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