Introduction to Commercial Inland Marine Insurance Course

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Thursday, September 27– Friday, September 28, 2012

WHERE

IMUA Headquarters - Board Room

14 Wall Street – Suite 820

New York, NY 10005

(212) 233-0550

-or-

Try our Distance Learning Option**

HOURS

9:30 a.m. to5:00 p.m.daily

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS

This course is pending approval for 15 CE credits from both the

New York & New Jersey Insurance Departments.

Only available to classroom attendees, not remote attendees.

COST

$400Employee of IMUA Member Companies attending in person

$350 Employee of Member Companies attending as distance learner

$600 Employee of IMUA non-member companies/$550 for distance learner

Note: Distance Learning fees are per person, not per site or computer.

In Person Attendance - limited to 24 people

**DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION NOW AVAILABLE**

Attendees now have the option of being a Distance Learning Student (DLS).

All you need is a computer with internet access, a phone, and the call-in information and you can attend the course from anywhere in the continental US. Please note course times are in Eastern Daylight Savings Time and adjust the times according to your time zone.

PRESENTERS

The presenters will be seasoned industry experts comprised of IMUA Technical Committee chairs/members and/or line of business specialists

WHAT’S INCLUDED

For in person attendees–copies of all handout materials including the PowerPoint slides, continental breakfast, breaks, and lunch

For Distance Learning Student (DLS) – 1-800 connectivity + all handout materials including the PowerPoint slides

***DRESS – BUSINESS CASUAL***

COURSE OVERVIEW

Join industry peers for this two-day introductorycourse covering the basics of commercial inland marine,with emphasis on the largest/key inland marine classes of business. The course has been designed for the new hire (trainee); a specialist with ≤ two years experience;or a more experienced P&C individual who has limited expertise in the commercial inland marine class. Topics covered will include -

  • The “nuts & bolts” of commercial inland marine - the Nationwide Marine Definition; filed vs. non-filed classes; basics of policy construction; and a brief background of IMUA
  • Underwriting Fine Arts – both commercial and personal – at fixed locations; in transit and on exhibition; types of industry forms used; the importance of valuation surveys; and basic underwriting criteria
  • Construction or Builders Risk underwriting – types of construction from dwellings to high-rise office towers – understanding the parties to the contract; COPE; understanding forms and coverage; exposure analysis; and extensions of coverage like soft costs and delay in start-up
  • TransportationInsurance – legal background; key elements of coverage; underwriting considerations; elements of exposure & severity; importance of financial information; and industry forms and coverages
  • Insuring Contractors Equipment – types of equipment covered; types of operations; major underwriting factors; traditional policyterms and conditions found; valuations; deductibles; blanket vs. scheduled; leased vs. rented property; and time element exposure
  • Loss Mitigation & Claims Adjusting with a focus on insured management practices that help mitigate losses plus examples of lessons from losses
To Register:

For In Class (NYC): Please go to , click on the regional seminar registration, select Intro to Commercial IM(NYC) for the region, then select full-day seminar, and complete the required information.

*For Distance Learning:Pleasecomplete this form. E-mail your completed form to or mail it to IMUA, 14 Wall Street, Suite 820, New York, NY 10005.

*Yes, I (we) will attend the course via distance learning. I understand that continuing education credits are for in person attendees only in New York. I will receive, course materials, web conference telephone number and website link two days before the course.

Attendee Name(s):
Company name:
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Credit Card Type: Amex MasterCard Visa

Account #Expiration Date

Questions: Contact Lillian Colson at or 212-233-0550

NOTE: Space is limited and registrations will be accepted on a first come,

first served basis. A wait list will be maintained.

**If registering as a distance learner please e-mail your mailing address to in order to receive course materials in advance of the course. **