XL Catlin Unveils New Cargo Insurance Policy to Help Businesses Manage Increasingly Risky Task of Transporting Goods

NEW YORK, April 7, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- To help businesses manage the complicated risks of transporting goods,  XL Catlin's Americas Marine business has introduced its first new marine product, an enhanced insurance policy to offer more comprehensive cargo insurance coverage on a domestic, foreign or worldwide basis.

According to Anne Marie Elder, Chief Underwriting Officer of XL Catlin's Americas Marine business, "To move assets, goods and products from point A to point B, businesses are contending with complex logistics, compliance issues and increasing threats of theft – to name a few.  This enhanced policy extends coverage to address cargo exposures that continue to grow in size and complexity."

"Cargo risks are complex enough. In redesigning our cargo policy form, we've taken the complexity out of the policy language and terms, clearly outlining critical policy information on an easy to read declarations page, key definitions and service level agreements,"  said Andrew D'Alessio, XL Catlin's Americas cargo product leader in New York.

According to the International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) 2015 Cargo Statistics – Analysis, a number of factors are contributing to the complexity of managing cargo risks. Cargo theft is growing more severe; there are larger accumulations of value on vessels and in ports; and, companies must contend with more global compliance requirements.  

"The policy can take into consideration valuation options that allow for the insured company to recover a loss at the selling price of the goods," explained Ms. Elder. "Plus, in addition to XL Catlin's extensive industry knowledge, attention to service and our ability to offer insurance coverage in more than 200 countries through our global network, our policies are delivered by one of the most knowledgeable and attentive teams in our market." 

Highlights of XL Catlin's new cargo insurance form include:

• Land conveyance coverage extensions are available on a solely domestic, foreign, or worldwide basis
• Warehouse / Storage coverage extensions are available worldwide
• Updated Trade sanctions, including US and EU conditions to protect clients and brokers' interests
• Special Policy or Certificates: enhanced terms for shipments made under a Letter of Credit stipulating London Institute Clauses and reimbursable deductible provisions
• Multinational Coverage endorsement allowing for a Financial Interest Coverage solution
• New insurance coverage extensions address:
  - Control of Damaged Goods
  - Pairs & Sets
  - Brands and Trademarks
  - Recoopering and Repacking
  - Expediting Expenses
  - Exhibitions
  - Special property floaters

With liability limits greater than USD 50 million available, the enhanced cargo coverage is provided by XL Catlin insurance company XL Specialty Insurance Company.  A product sheet with more detailed coverage information is available at xlcatlin.com. 

XL Catlin's Global Marine business provides insurance for clients with special coverage needs for their marine or offshore energy exposures, including Cargo, Blue Water and Brown Water Hull, P&I, as well as Excess and Primary Marine Liability.  

About the XL Catlin Insurance Operations

The XL Catlin insurance companies offer property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty insurance products globally. Businesses that are moving the world forward choose XL Catlin as their partner. To learn more, visit xlcatlin.com.

About XL Catlin

XL Catlin is the global brand used by XL Group plc's (NYSE:XL) insurance and reinsurance companies which provide property, casualty, professional and specialty products to industrial, commercial and professional firms, insurance companies and other enterprises throughout the world.  Clients look to XL Catlin for answers to their most complex risks and to help move their world forward. To learn more, visit xlcatlin.com.

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