An alter ego, literally ‘the other me’, is a second personality by which a person distinguishes himself from his real identity. It is mainly used in fiction stories to describe characters of different identities or appearances, such as superheroes or secret agents. Back to the maritime industry. It is very

Marine insurance constitutes a mere 4% of the market share of global non-life insurance. Despite its seemingly small presence, the attention it demands is immense. Why is that, you ask? Well, the answer lies in the complexity that defines the marine adventure. The market of marine underwriting First, let’s take

In the maritime industry, transportations over sea without disruptions is a common goal among traders, shipowners, charterers, and logistics providers. However, the unpredictable challenges of the sea and operational intricacies often create hurdles. This article explores how collaboration and marine cargo insurance and marine liability help to keep trade operations

“We are well insured” is a common statement in the market of marine insurance covers. And if you are paying a premium for insurance covers, you should have every right to make this statement. However, this does not always work out in practice. It is not always the premium that

Marine insurance Rotterdam, a crucial component of the city’s large maritime industry. Also an industry that depends deeply on knowledge and high service levels. Martin Lanting has been fighting for this for over 40 years. And he is still fighting.

The international marine insurance market is a specialised and vital component within the insurance industry and a critical component in global trade. Protecting various stakeholders involved in maritime operations for the unique risks and challenges associated with maritime activities. Time to dive a little deeper into the world of international

The premium of an insurance policy should not be based on general pricing, but it should be a reflection of the risk. That is why cost-effective pricing is important to provide the right value for both the policyholder and the insurance company.  Generally speaking, a cost-effective pricing behaviour is not

Fire claims increased remarkably last year. Over the last years shipping losses have declined drastically. However, fires at sea is a very significant uptrader in the financial losses in the global shipping industry. In this article, we dive deeper into the root causes of this increase and how a collaborative

As you can see in our corporate branding, we use the acronym of our full name ‘Insure Marine Underwriting’ in our word image. This acronym, IMU, is not used because it is just shorter. We say IMU, because it is pronounced as ‘I AM YOU’.  Pronouncing this name creates a

At IMU, we strongly believe in the power of teamplay. Acknowledging room for failure, embracing challenges together and solving problems as a team is what sets us apart in serving unwavering support and shared success to our valued customers.  A company needs to be visible and recognizable in the market