This market briefing will examine examples of storage losses, the difficulties faced in collecting documentary evidence, and the problems presented by evidence that purports to demonstrate physical existence of insured good or the nature of those goods.

Description

Shipping plays a vital role in world trade and is the backbone of the world economy. Without this, many countries would be unable to participate in world trade, despite complex risks of losses and claims associated within such a vast industry.

At this market briefing presentation, our guest speakers will examine examples of storage losses, the difficulties faced in collecting documentary evidence, and the problems presented to insurers by evidence that purports to conclusively demonstrate physical existence of insured goods or the nature of those goods, contrary to the factual findings of the investigation.

Speakers

• Joe Coreless, founding-director and Operations Director, Gray Page. Joe is a highly experienced marine investigator in the industry, with 30 years hands-on skills in cases ranging from phantom ships and documentary frauds to vessel hijacks, cargo theft and misappropriation.

• Andrew Yarwood has extensive experience in advising cargo insurers (including Lloyd’s syndicates and the company market) in relation to disputes arising out of the carriage of goods by sea (including piracy). Andrew has worked extensively in Europe, Africa, Central and Latin America and Israel. After a career in international sales, Andrew spent five years as a claims handler at the Spain and South America desk of Britannia P&I.