Inland Marine Cos. in for the long haul.

From: National Underwriter Property & Casualty-Risk &Benefits Management | Date: June 2, 1997| Author: Mackintosh, Stephen | Copyright information

Insurance companies should use the personnel associated with risk management in the inland marine underwriting category, because these experts are familiar with underwriting in a changing and chaotic environment. Inland marine underwriters often deal with atypical risks, and since most businesses are now in great states of flux, the skills of these experts should be valued. Inland marine accounts for a small portion of property-casualty premiums, but the area is highly profitable.

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