2010/06		Foreign Trade Zones: A Primer From a U.S. perspective, the country’s trade policy is based on a free trade model. However, importation of goods & merchandise into the U.S. & their ultimate distribution may result in a myriad of foreign trade related costs, taxes & duties imposed at present by U.S. Customs & Border Protection [CBP]. One question then revolves around global competition: how a company can import goods into the U.S. & mitigate these costs, at least initially. The answer to the dilemma is the Foreign-Trade Zones [FTZs] Program. This 11-page paper has been prepared to enhance one’s knowledge & understanding of the role & implications of Foreign-Trade Zones in the movement of goods & merchandise in the supply chain & has a decided insurance focus.
2010/04		Overview on the Current State of the Art Market This 11-page fine art market overview is written from an insurance perspective, and discusses the economic current state of the art market. It is intended to become a springboard for subsequent updates issued periodically by the Arts & Records Committee in concert with major global art sales to inform and educate both the experienced fine art specialist and the generalist underwriter who has some responsibility/authority to insure fine art. It is written from both a personal and commercial lines perspective. The paper also discusses the importance of maintaining an accurate schedule and appraised valuations that reflect the economic dynamics of the class of business.
2009/12		A Loss Prevention Guide to Motor Truck Cargo This 30-page guide has been prepared to alert loss control representatives, underwriters, shippers, and carriers to motor truck cargo hazards, and to advise them of some positive steps that can be taken to minimize cargo lessons.
2009/12		Lessons From Losses – Warehouse Legal Liability & Theft of Stored Cargo In its ongoing effort to report on significant loss trends, the IMUA Loss Control & Claims Committee has issued this Lessons from Losses report on a growing trend for thieves to attack large warehouse facilities, compromise the alarm system, and steal significant amounts of stored cargo
2009/07		CAN AMERICA STILL KEEP ON TRUCKIN’? IMUA Attendees Hear Sobering Facts About Transportation Industry There are many idiomatic expressions which were taught to us as children. One such expression, “If you got it, a truck brought it,” may still be true, but its meaning has significantly changed. So says Thomas Ruke, Jr., Insurance Business Consultants, Inc., during the final education ses
2009/07		GOING GREEN CAN MAKE UNDERWRITERS SEE RED: Green Buildings and Construction Explored At IMUA Annual Meeting If it was about the fashion industry on Seventh Ave in New York, we could say that “green is the new black.” But we are talking about the construction industry, where green has grown to mean more than environmentally friendly

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