Claims Review 54

Welcome to the 54th edition of ITIC’s Claims Review.

The ITIC board met for their March 2026 board meeting in Hamburg. ITIC continues to be in excellent health, financially strong and maintaining its position as the leader in its field.

This edition features eight recently closed marine claims, including a copyright claim against a naval architect and a voyage charter error involving a shipbroker, offering practical insights to help members identify and mitigate risk.

An in-depth interview with ITIC’s Antonios Vyrgiotis, Director and Senior Account Executive, features in this issue, as part of a regular interview series with the Claims Review editor. Antonios discusses the realities of managing complex claims alongside wider responsibilities. Outside of work, he provides an insight into his hobbies and interests.

This edition also includes an exclusive video with EU Underwriter, Elena Evriviadou, where she explains how a single email resulted in a US$320,000 loss. Finally, the legal team share their insights in an article exploring whether commission agreements really improve your chances of getting paid.

ITIC would like to extend thanks to those of you who continue to submit questions for the “ask the legal team” feature. Please send any questions that you may have to askeditorCR@thomasmiller.com.

Read the full edition here.