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ITIC Around the Globe ITIC, like the shipping markets served by its Members, is truly international.  The Club has Members in 93 countries. We, at our London office, have wide specialist…

There has been a considerable rise in the number of shipping disputes referred to mediation in the last few years. Mediation is a form of assisted negotiation and involves the appointment by the…

At ITIC’s Forum 2000 the talk was of how “dotcoms” would be replacing the marine intermediary.  Almost twelve months later the situation has changed considerably. Just a few years ago…

ITIC launched its website at www.itic-insure.com in June 1999.  We are pleased that the site has been of use to many Members and potential Members seeking information and have continued to…

The Club offers cover to ship brokers and ship managers against loss of their commission or management fee as a result of a marine peril. Most companies, whether marine or non-marine, have some form…

It was always a fundamental assumption that only one set of bills of lading for each cargo should be in circulation.  However, this concept pre-dates the advent of Non-Vessel Owning Carriers…

The Club is often asked about the threat of a counter-action against the Member for wrongful arrest.  In most countries, including the United States and England, a ship can be arrested with…

Against the background of shortage of suitably qualified crew, it is increasingly difficult for ship and crew managers to locate crew who have the necessary certificates to both confirm their…

ITIC has recovered US$ 50 million on behalf of its Members who have debt collection insurance. ITIC offers its Members, under Rule 10, an optional cover to assist with the recovery of outstanding…

A ship agent Member of ITIC was recently appointed by the local Admiralty Marshal to act for a ship under arrest.  Once the agent obtained the disbursement vouchers he tendered his account for…