Cargo

Cargo

The Talbot Cargo team underwrites large and complex global cargo risks, providing worldwide cover for importers, exporters, manufacturers and suppliers. We offer protection for cargoes in transit by land, sea & air and whilst in storage. Our products include:

  • Comprehensive cover for small specialist companies up to multi-billion dollar global businesses
  • Stock throughput
  • Project cargo and delays in start up
  • War on land
  • Binding authorities  

The business is sourced mainly through Lloyd’s Brokers but we can trade with non-Lloyd’s Brokers through our service company, Talbot Underwriting Risk Services Ltd.

Why Talbot

At Talbot we have a proven track record of supporting the businesses of a broad range of clients through an experienced and dedicated underwriting team and an in-house claims department. 

Our long standing client and broker relationships, along with a diverse product portfolio allow for a tailored approach to managing all our clients’ needs.

Why Talbot How Talbot adds value What this means for customers
Customer first philosophy with a claims focus
  • Service levels are paramount to Talbot’s business model. 
  • Dedicated claims team, experienced in dealing with complex and high-profile cases.
  • High quality service with quick turnaround times and regular updates on progress. 
  • Claims are managed by highly experienced professionals, efficiently and with a high degree of care and sensitivity.
Expertise
  • A strong reputation - recognised as one of the London top five Cargo underwriters, with a presence on Lloyd’s Joint Cargo Committee. 
  • Talbot’s experienced team provides greater insight, highly competitive pricing and coverages, with a recognised strong track record.
  • Giving you the ability to remain ‘informed and current’, keeping up to date on the latest risks – real and potential.
Global reach and experience 
  • Experienced in the multitude of risks facing businesses locally and worldwide.
  • Close collaborative relationships with global Talbot and AIG colleagues.
  • London and Singapore hubs write Fine Art and Specie risk, with London additionally able to consider Cargo risks. 
  • Local experts have authority to underwrite locally. 
Flexible
  • Ability to discuss and develop bespoke cover.
  • Offering an advanced, constantly evolving suite of products to the market.

 

 

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Contacts by region

Emma Crompton

Class Underwriter - Cargo

T+44 20 7550 3511

emma.crompton@talbotuw.com

Edward Jones

Class Underwriter - Cargo

T+44 20 7390 5518

edward.jones@talbotuw.com

James Thompson

Assistant Underwriter - Cargo

T+44 20 7550 3534

james.thompson@talbotuw.com