Bills of lading
ITIC’s Claims Director and Legal Advisor, Mark Brattman, narrates this e-learning seminar which takes the listener through different scenarios through the life of a ship agent’s involvement with a bill of lading – from the initial stages of issuing the bill to the final delivery of the cargo. Aspects covered include: misdating bills, shipped on board, description of cargo and on deck/under deck cargo.
Reporting and handling a claim
ITIC is known for resolving issues and paying claims with over $350m paid out in claims since 1992. Reporting a claim to ITIC is easy. It is important that you advise ITIC, by telephone or email as soon as possible and do not admit liability.
ITIC has produced a set of two e-learning videos outlining how you can report a claim to ITIC and how it is then subsequently managed.
Confidentiality agreements
ITIC is increasingly asked to comment on confidentiality agreements, sometimes known as nondisclosure agreements. ITIC’s confidentiality agreements e-learning seminar, narrated by Andrew Jamieson, explains the common provisions and outlines some of the pitfalls to avoid.
Ship managers' undertakings
ITIC’s Legal Advisor, Mark Brattman, guides you through the purpose of a letter of undertaking, key issues to consider and how a letter of undertaking might affect your cover with ITIC.
Switch bills of lading
ITIC is often asked about switch bills of lading. In this e-learning video ITIC’s Director and Legal Advisor, Mark Brattman will guide you through what switch bills of lading are and how to correctly issue a set of switch bills. This is supported by the issuance of switch bills of lading circular, which is available to download.
