This course will build on the underwriting instruction of the AIMU Introduction to Hull Insurance course. Students will go into further depth in the review of some of the forms and clauses used to insure hull and machinery damage for blue and brown water vessels. This course will discuss duties under General Average and Salvage; review the wording in Loss of Hire; discuss the similarities and differences in various forms including a comparison between various clauses in the American Institute Hull Clauses, the Norwegian Hull Plan, and the Institute Time Hull Clauses; discuss factors taken into consideration for rating – particularly on the blue water side; conduct an in-depth study on collision liability, additional insurances, and markets and their idiosyncrasies; an expanded discussion on exposure and operations; a discussion on the emerging issues, technological advancements and their implications; and trends in the business.

Insurance company underwriters, trainees, claims personnel, surveyors, agents or brokers, shipowners, charterers, and marine attorneys who have completed AIMU’s Introduction to Hull Insurance and/or have had experience with Hull Insurance underwriting or claims.

Continuing Education Credits:
       State Insurance Departments
                New Jersey    6 Credits                      
                New York       6 Credits