5 September 2016 Insurance

Chubb launches new marine offering in China

Chubb has launched a new range of marine insurance products in China.

The product offering was revealed to the local insurance local insurance community, including marine brokers and industry practitioners, at seminars in Shanghai and Beijing hosted by several members of Chubb management in China.

The marine service capabilities include project cargo and consequential loss insurance for engineering project freight movements of oversize, fragile or difficult to handle equipment; multimodal freight liability, which provides customised protection for cross-border logistics companies; and an enhanced annual cargo insurance product for domestic and international shippers.

Furthermore, it offer risk management services that targets marine accounts with higher loss frequency based on a risk sharing structure between the shipper and insurer; fine art and valuable goods insurance supported by dedicated fine art and specie underwriting and risk management teams; and shipment insurance for higher volume and lower value deliveries.

Andrew Williamson, head of marine for Chubb Overseas General, said: "In today's global commerce environment, China's trading and shipping industry is demanding specialised and customised marine insurance solutions. Exporters and importers require broad protection and global risk management support.

“At the same time, multimodal transport operators need web-based cargo insurance, as well as special arrangements for nominated contracts or increased indemnities, to offer shippers full value protection. Our China team can now offer a comprehensive multimodal freight liability product plus web-based and tailored solutions for cargo insurance."

Song Wei, Chubb's head of marine for China, added: "As one of the largest cargo insurance and marine hull insurance markets in the world, China plays an increasingly important role in the global marine insurance market.

“With continued growth of overseas investment by Chinese enterprises and the government's 'One Belt, One Road' initiative, there is strong potential for growth for marine insurance locally. With Chubb's deep underwriting experience in marine insurance coupled with local market expertise, we can provide bespoke insurance solutions and risk management services to clients who want a partner they can trust."

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