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The HW International Group provides a clear advantage to our clients both domestic and abroad. In the United States, we have senior marine professionals in New York and Seattle who have the proven capabilities to analyze and market all classes of marine risks. We have access to top tier markets in the global marine insurance industry with professionals who are dedicated to creating results driven, yet sustainable, insurance solutions that respond to your marine risk needs. Internationally, we have industry leaders who specialize in marine insurance at our offices in London, Athens, and Paris making it is easy for our Marine Claims Group, Marine Risk Management Team and Property and Casualty brokers to collaborate worldwide. At Hugh Wood Inc. and HW International we pride ourselves in maintaining the ability to offer quality, competitive and personalized services to our clients that are often forgotten in today’s ever- changing insurance broking world. Marine Claims Hugh Wood Inc. boasts one of the most successful Marine Claims teams in the United States. Our in house experts are capable of handling even the most complex of claims with ease and simplicity. The HWI Claims team will promptly mobilize to minimize your loss and quickly resolve the claim to your benefit. HW International Marine Group Direct Market Access Established relationships with industry leading underwriters across the globe, which allows us to place complicated risks at competitive prices. Our experienced, senior brokers understand the benefits and pitfalls of the international insurance market and established relationships with underwriters that enable them to create unique programs for each individual assured. One Exchange Plaza| 55 Broadway 24th Floor, New York, NY 10006|212.509.3777|[email protected] Visit our website at www.hughwood.com Hugh Wood Inc. is a completely independent insurance broker with the added benefit of being part of the International HWI Network. When we go to markets to place risks for our clients, we are not hindered by “profit centers” or favorite markets. We are truly looking for the best and most cost effective way to place your risk. Independent Broker
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The HW International Group provides a clear advantage to our clients both domestic and abroad. In the United States, we have senior marine professionals in New York and Seattle who have the proven capabilities to analyze and market all classes of marine risks. We have access to top tier markets in the global marine insurance industry with professionals who are dedicated to creating results driven, yet sustainable, insurance solutions that respond to your marine risk needs.Internationally, we have industry leaders who specialize in marine insurance at our offices in London, Athens, and Paris making it is easy for our Marine Claims Group, Marine Risk Management Team and Property and Casualty brokers to collaborate worldwide.At Hugh Wood Inc. and HW International we pride ourselves in maintaining the ability to offer quality, competitive and personalized services to our clients that are often forgotten in today’s ever-changing insurance broking world.

Marine ClaimsHugh Wood Inc. boasts one of the most successful Marine Claims teams in the United States. Our in house experts are capable of handling even the most complex of claims with ease and simplicity. The HWI Claims team will promptly mobilize to minimize your loss and quickly resolve the claim to your benefit.

HW International Marine Group

Direct Market AccessEstablished relationships with industry leading underwriters across the globe, which allows us to place complicated risks at competitive prices. Our experienced, senior brokers understand the benefits and pitfalls of the international insurance market and established relationships with underwriters that enable them to create unique programs for each individual assured.

One Exchange Plaza| 55 Broadway 24th Floor, New York, NY 10006|212.509.3777|[email protected] our website at www.hughwood.com

Hugh Wood Inc. is a completely independent insurance broker with the added benefit of being part of the International HWI Network. When we go to markets to place risks for our clients, we are not hindered by “profit centers” or favorite markets. We are truly looking for the best and most cost effective way to place your risk.

Independent Broker

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One Exchange Plaza| 55 Broadway 24th Floor, New York, NY 10006|212.509.3777|[email protected]

Hugh Wood Inc. has an innovative and specialized brokerage team that provides state of the art risk management programs and tailor made services, specific to the Port Industry. Our extensive local, national, and global expertise in the Port Industry permits us to understand the risks you face every day and incorporate your needs into a comprehensive and cost effective risk management program. We design a program that combines Risk Management and Insurance around clients’ unique variety of risks and exposures. Our experts continue to be your point of contact as your business changes and grows. They will ensure that you always have the best and most complete coverage.

Ports and Terminals Insurance

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Bussinesses InsuredWith a wealth of experience in the Ports and Terminals industry, our team of specialists regularly designs comprehensive insurance programs for a variety of organizations. Every business comes with its own inherent exposures and our insurance brokers have proven strategies to mitigate and transfer these risks.We are currently insuring: • Port Authorities

• Container Terminals• Bulk Terminals• Stevedores

• Marinas• Airports• Rail Stations• Shipyards and Ship Repairs

Coverages OfferedOur proprietary manuscript wordings are created specifically for companies in the Ports and Terminals Industry. We work with our clients to fully review and understand their business, this way we can be sure to create a program that effectively covers their risks.

• All Risk• Business Interruption• Public Officials Liability• Police Professional Liability• Cargo Liability• Third Party Liability

• Professional Liability• Fines & Penalties• Aviation Exposures• Pollution Liability• Marine General Liabilities

Wharfingers and Legal Liabilty•

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One Exchange Plaza| 55 Broadway 24th Floor, New York, NY 10006|212.509.3777|[email protected] our website at www.hughwood.com

Hull & Machinery and Marine LiabilitiesOur growing portfolio of Hull & Machinery and Marine Liability clients comes from a vast range of maritime nations and industries. With a dedicated and experienced team of Hull and Liabilities brokers and claims specialists, we have the breadth and depth of expertise necessary to respond to all your needs.Areas of expertise• Hull and Machinery, and associated risks• Protection and Indemnity• Charterers Liability• Charterers Default• Builders Risks• Loss of hire and revenue protection• War and Terrorism risks including Marine Kidnap & Ransom

Clients• Cruise and Passenger Vessels• Tankers & Bulk Carriers• General Cargo Vessels• RORO's• Container Vessels• Tugs and Barges

• Ferries• Supply, Utility, and Crew Boats• Specializedcraft and overside equipment (including ROV's)• Ship Charterers

• Pollution• Bumbershoot (Excess Liability)• Freight, Defence & Demurrage (FD&D)

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Coverages• Global Stock Throughput

(Inventory/Storage Risks)• Agribusiness• Chemical/Pharma• Commodity Trader Risks• Oil and Products• Industrial Metals• Precious/Rare Metals• Retail Trade Insdustry• Marine Consequential loss

(project business interruption)

• Manufacturing• Commercial• Humanitarial• Oil• Bulk• Coffee

Clients

One Exchange Plaza| 55 Broadway 24th Floor, New York, NY 10006|212.509.3777|[email protected]

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Hugh Wood Inc. is a global leader in international cargo and transit insurance market. We understand that each business, each shipment and each transit is unique. HWI works with our clients to design flexible and comprehensive insurance programs that fit their specfic needs. As an independent broker, we are free to pursue the best interests for our clients and maintain open communication lines from top level brokers. Hugh Wood Inc. also benefits from the international strengths of the HWI Network; we have access to all of the global insurance markets, including Lloyd of London through H.W. Wood Ltd, making us a premier choice for cargo insurance.

Cargo and Transit Insurance

Commodities•

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One Exchange Plaza| 55 Broadway 24th Floor, New York, NY 10006|212.509.3777|[email protected] our website at www.hughwood.com

Claims and Risk Management ServicesIn this increasingly tumultuous and litigious world, the risks and exposure to the marine world are constantly expanding. The claims process can be difficult and confusing, and clients face the potential of becoming targets of lawsuits following a claim. Hugh Wood Inc. has an extremely pro-active and experienced team that can help you to avoid a misstep that in turn can prove extremely costly. Our team consists of dedicated and experienced claims personnel who are knowledgeable in a multitude of claims and operations, and have also been keynote speakers at AAPA Seminars.

The Loss Control Programs at Hugh Wood Inc. are intended to reduce the number and severity of claims. We work with clients to identify business areas or practices that are particularly susceptible to losses and then design and implement cost-effective compliance and solutions. We help our clients minimize the cost associated with employee injury, third-party liabilities, and property loss.

HWI provides consultative direction and advice, focusing on our clients’ interests and exposures that are at risk based on providing an evaluation and audit of their current procedures. Our report will include specific recommendations on changes or alternatives to the existing program that will prove beneficial or protective in nature.

• Complete policy review• Risk Management technique evaluation• Confidential audits of the current programs• Assessment of exposures and gaps• Financial applicability review• Site surveys and assessments• Emergency Response evaluation• Safety and Security evaluation• Pollution recognition and reaction assessments• Evaluate current claim handling approach• Implement or enhance current procedures• Strengthen and reinforce practices• Implement Claims Manual• Provide training

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Global Marine Broking TeamRichard J. Haverlin Jr., Managing Director [email protected]

Gary Moore, Executive Vice President [email protected]

Gary Ferrazzano, Executive Vice President [email protected]

Richard Geiger Sr., Senior Vice President [email protected]

Tom Garone, Senior Vice President [email protected]

Judy Alleyne, Assistant Vice President [email protected]

Allen Brod, Consultant [email protected]

Steve Rudduck, Director [email protected]

Kelly Austin, Deputy Director [email protected]

Tim Ablethorpe [email protected]

Thomas [email protected]

Andrew Bohner [email protected]

John White [email protected]

Dery Provatos, Managing Director [email protected]

Elizabeth Propopoulou, Director [email protected]

Kevin Overton, Managing Director [email protected]

New YorkOne Exchange Plaza

55 Broadway, 24th FloorNew York, NY 10006Phone: (212) 509-3777

Fax: (212) 509-4906Email: [email protected]

London H.W. Wood LimitedThe Baltic Exchange

38 St. Mary AxeLondon EC3A 8BH

Athens10 Skouze Str., Third FloorGr-185 36 Piraeus, Greece

Hong Kong6/F Luk Kwok Centre, 72 Gloucester

Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong