Cargo, like computer parts, mobile phones, electronic equipment, and spirits in road transit are a target for criminals. A member of the Club recently experienced two expensive thefts involving electronic equipment within the space of two months. One of the incidents happened in the Northampton industrial area of the UK, and in this case, the driver was subjected to some sort of gas being sprayed through the cab's ventilation system to ensure that he stayed asleep during the course of the theft.
The words "without prejudice", which are sometimes marked on business correspondence, are not new to those of you who have worked with insurance and claims cases.
TT Club, the specialist transport insurance provider, has further strengthened its loss prevention team through the appointment of Laurence Jones to the new position of Manager Risk Assessment.
TT Talk - Cover Breakthrough
08/01/2007
In a Circular dated 1 December, the TT Club announced a new cover for Nuclear and Bio-Chemical Terrorist Risks. The Circular reads in part:
TT Talk Edition 93 - 08/01/2007
08/01/2007
1. Update those trading conditions - or face unexpected consequences!
On 15 November 2006, Vlad Cioarec, the International Trade Consultant to the ForwarderLaw website for Romania, posted a most informative article on that site entitled
TT Club, the specialist transport insurance provider, has announced it will offer nuclear and bio-chemical terrorism cover, starting from 1st January 07, in an industry-leading initiative that recognises and responds to demands from the industry that it insures.
TT Talk - A Success for Lobbying
24/11/2006
The following article is taken from ForwarderLaw, the website edited by Peter Jones of Toronto, Canada.
TT Talk Edition 92 - 24/11/2006
24/11/2006
1. Regaining momentum - slowly
Harry Higham of TM(A) has sent us this item on a recent - and disturbing - case in New York.
New senior appointment at TT Club
21/11/2006
TT Club, the transport insurance provider, has announced the appointment of Mike Foster to the new position of claims director, responsible for claims management worldwide.