SOLUTIONS
Marine + transportation
Managing all types of marine and transportation claims — from large, complex losses to low cost/high frequency claims.
What we do
Sedgwick maintains one of the largest and most experienced marine and transportation claims operations in the industry — offering efficient, competitive, consistent service capabilities. With more than 200 dedicated marine and transportation experts worldwide, we’re well-equipped to handle global supply chains, ever-changing marine regulations, environmental policies and diminished salvage resources. Through our global network of specialists with in-depth technical expertise, we can quickly assemble the right people in the right place to support any claim. And with our global marine app, clients have quick access to our experts worldwide.
A loss could occur at any time, anywhere in the world, so our global network of specialists, available 24/7, is well-placed to handle any marine claim that occurs.
Hull + machinery
Our dedicated experts bring their seagoing, engineering and shipbuilding experience to bear on behalf of insurers, owners and operators, providing nautical surveys on all types of vessels and floating structures and consulting on land-based equipment.
Liability
We regularly investigate and adjust liability claims across the full range of risks insured in the marine market. Our cargo and logistics expertise brings benefits both in terms of more effective loss mitigation as well as careful investigation of the cause of loss and the responsibility for it. Our clients include protection and indemnity (P&I) clubs and fixed-premium insurers of freight-forwarders, truck-operators, warehouse-keepers, ports and terminals and marine trade businesses such as welders, fabricators and repairers.
Ocean cargo, motor truck cargo + inland marine
Our people specialize in everything cargo-related, from paper clips to frozen foods, liquid cargo, container casualties, marine fraud and advising on salvage sales.
Marine investigations
Our experienced team provides marine investigation services for many types of claims, such as stolen or damaged boats and cargo, vessel collisions and maritime injuries. We also assist clients with marine surveys, insurance-related shipboard inspections and safety audits. Our dedicated surveyors, investigators and adjusters respond quickly and work closely with clients to define goals and address all issues.
Key services include:
- Admiralty
- Cargo claims investigations
- Cruise line inspections and investigations
- Jones Act and USL&H claims services
- Trademark investigations
Yacht + recreational
When marine claims are reported, our experts respond quickly and work closely with clients to define goals and address all issues. We offer a comprehensive solution that streamlines the claims process while helping clients contain costs.
To support yacht, watercraft and recreational marine claims, our services include:
- Surveying
- Adjusting
- Investigations
Maritime and longshore
Claims involving maritime law are among the most challenging in the workers’ compensation industry. Employers need a partner that understands the unique rules and regulations governing these cases to ensure compliance and avoid fines. Sedgwick’s maritime claims specialists are experts in Jones Act claims investigations for U.S. and international incidents. We also provideclaims administration for cases involving the U.S. Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Act.
Why choose Sedgwick?
- Access to our own surveyors for fast service that is globally compliant
- One of the largest, most experienced teams in the market with dedicated 24/7 marine hubs
- Find the nearest expert or submit claims through our unique app.
- Adjusters and surveyors with 25 years’ experience in marine and transportation claims management
- Fast, consistent, quality service field reporting
Caring counts
Every day, thousands of people turn to Sedgwick when faced with a life-changing moment. They work for global brands that want to provide the best coverage for the people they value most. They are big and small business owners who need to get things back on track. And they are employees and consumers who need to know that they’re protected. We take care of them when they need it most, helping them get back on their feet, back on the road, back to business as usual — because caring counts.
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NEWS AND INSIGHTS
THIS SERVICE IS AVAILABLE IN:
Australia
Bahamas
Bahrain
Belgium
Brazil
Canada
China
Denmark
Dutch Caribbean
France
Germany
Indonesia
Ireland
Italy
Japan
Korea
Kuwait
Malaysia
Mauritius
Netherlands
New Zealand
Oman
Panama
Philippines
Portugal
Qatar
Saudi Arabia
Singapore
South Africa
Spain
Sweden
Taiwan
Thailand
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States
Vietnam
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