{"id":839,"date":"2023-12-06T15:02:58","date_gmt":"2023-12-06T20:02:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sedgwickcom.wpengine.com\/?page_id=839"},"modified":"2025-08-24T20:39:03","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T00:39:03","slug":"marine-transportation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sedgwick.com\/loss-adjusting\/marine-transportation\/","title":{"rendered":"Marine claims"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">            <div  class=\"subnavigation-block wp-block-sedgwick-subnavigation\">\n            <div class=\"subnavigation-block__inner\">\n                <div class=\"subnavigation-block__main-link-div\">\n                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sedgwick.com\/loss-adjusting\/\" class=\"subnavigation-block__main-link\">LOSS ADJUSTING<\/a>\n                                        <div id=\"subnavigation-block__mobile-toggle\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" 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     <\/ol>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n            <div\n                        style=\"padding-top:50px;padding-bottom:50px;\" class=\"full-bleed-cta-block wp-block-sedgwick-full-bleed-cta\"            style=\"            \n                    \">\n                        <div class=\"text-stack__container\">\n                \n<div class=\"text-stack__wrapper light-mode small-text text-stack__center-items\" style=\"max-width: 950px;\">\n                <h1 class=\"text-stack__eyebrow\">MARINE CLAIMS<\/h1>\n                <h2 class=\"text-stack__heading \">Adjusting the world\u2019s marine and transportation claims.<\/h2>\n                <div class=\"text-stack__body\"><p>With the largest network of global marine and transportation experts, we can handle the most complex claims in over 60 countries with our advanced technology and fully integrated solutions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                \n<div class=\"buttons-group__wrapper justify-center md:justify-center\" style=\"gap: 40px;\">\n    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has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(0,0,0,0.86) 43%,rgba(0,0,0,0.19) 100%)\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a1458d1d wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center font-helvetica_25 font-bold\" style=\"font-size:1.5rem;letter-spacing:-0.9px;line-height:1.21\"><br>Get unmatched support that only comes from<mark style=\"background-color:#00F584\" class=\"has-inline-color\">the world\u2019s leading marine and transportation experts.<\/mark> Our team averages 20+ years of experience and can handle every aspect of your claim \u2013 anytime and anywhere \u2013 to drive maximum efficiency and cost savings. And with smart.ly, our award-winning, AI-powered intake platform, we streamline the process for high-volume incidents and events, delivering the fastest resolutions and best claim outcomes in the industry.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background-image:url(&#039;https:\/\/www.sedgwick.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/black_rectangle.png&#039;);background-size:cover;\" class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained has-background\">\n<section  class=\"text-and-metrics-block horizontal light-mode align wp-block-sedgwick-text-and-metrics\">\n            <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<article  class=\"metric-item-block align wp-block-sedgwick-metric-item\">\n            <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-25-warm-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9e32ee8f24b650e143e80642b5c9dd00\"><span>20K<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-25-warm-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8be05fc6cf9a6e480a9cb5b5eaf31ee9\">marine and transportation<br>claims handled annually<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n    <\/article>\n\n\n<article  class=\"metric-item-block align wp-block-sedgwick-metric-item\">\n            <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-25-warm-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e94c2c4de1d332a40f2b162e6512d360\"><span>48-hour<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-25-warm-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-670805e5ce385dd8337e44f527df07a8\">turnaround for field reporting<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n    <\/article>\n\n\n<article  class=\"metric-item-block align wp-block-sedgwick-metric-item\">\n            <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-25-warm-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-53796cc39a51f7d88d2bec57e0059fa4\"><span>Largest<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-25-warm-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-791b435975cd45e9ff24e51c9e8d5fac\">marine network in the world<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n    <\/article><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n    <\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background-image:url(&#039;https:\/\/www.sedgwick.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/black_rectangle.png&#039;);background-size:cover;\" class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained has-background\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5e739d9f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center heading-h3 lg:heading-h2\" style=\"font-size:3.75rem;font-style:normal;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-0.038rem;line-height:1.05\"><span>Industry-leading solutions for every marine and transportation claim.<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">    <div class=\"media-and-copy-block light-mode wp-block-sedgwick-media-and-copy\" id=\"media_and_copy_block_f6c0395b44f41f6d2d343138e5654199\">\n    <div class=\"block-content \">\n        <div class=\"copy-col order-2 md:order-1\">\n            <div class=\"copy-div\">\n                \n<div class=\"text-stack__wrapper light-mode large-text\" style=\"max-width: 950px;\">\n                    <h2 class=\"text-stack__heading \">Complete cargo services<\/h2>\n                <div class=\"text-stack__body\"><p>Our team has a thorough understanding of how cargo moves and an in-depth knowledge of the industry. Container losses come in all shapes and sizes, such as losses involving fire damage or materials falling overboard. We have extensive experience managing container losses across the globe and our dedicated team will establish the extent and cause of the damages. We also provide project cargo and warranty services, which include assessing the suitability of the cargo, vessel and handling gear at the start of an operation. We bring together our team\u2019s global expertise to ensure the highest standards of pre-risk loss control.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n        <\/div>            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"image-col relative order-1 md:order-2\">\n                                    <div class=\"\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sedgwick.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Frame106final-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"image\">\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"media-and-copy-block light-mode wp-block-sedgwick-media-and-copy\" id=\"media_and_copy_block_816928ad8e5a87941af8229af292bb21\">\n    <div class=\"block-content \">\n        <div class=\"copy-col order-2 md:order-2\">\n            <div class=\"copy-div\">\n                \n<div class=\"text-stack__wrapper light-mode large-text\" style=\"max-width: 950px;\">\n                    <h2 class=\"text-stack__heading \">Hull and machinery<\/h2>\n                <div class=\"text-stack__body\"><p>Our dedicated experts bring their seagoing, engineering and shipbuilding experience to bear on behalf of insurers, owners and operators, providing nautical surveys on all types of vessels and docking facilities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n        <\/div>            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"image-col relative order-1 md:order-1\">\n                                    <div class=\"\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sedgwick.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Group-6.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"image\">\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"media-and-copy-block light-mode wp-block-sedgwick-media-and-copy\" id=\"media_and_copy_block_bdcce1f37e4d91dc9ca0e041d07e2059\">\n    <div class=\"block-content \">\n        <div class=\"copy-col order-2 md:order-1\">\n            <div class=\"copy-div\">\n                \n<div class=\"text-stack__wrapper light-mode large-text\" style=\"max-width: 950px;\">\n                    <h2 class=\"text-stack__heading \">Liability<\/h2>\n                <div class=\"text-stack__body\"><p>We regularly investigate and adjust liability claims across the full range of risks insured in the marine market. Our cargo and logistics expertise brings benefits both in terms of more effective loss mitigation as well as careful investigation of the cause of loss and the responsibility for it. Claims involving maritime law are among the most challenging in the workers\u2019 compensation industry. Employers need a partner that understands the unique rules and regulations governing these cases to ensure compliance and avoid fines. Sedgwick\u2019s maritime claims specialists are experts in Jones Act claims investigations for U.S. and international incidents. We also provide claims administration for cases involving the U.S. Longshore and Harbor Workers\u2019 Act.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n        <\/div>            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"image-col relative order-1 md:order-2\">\n                                    <div class=\"\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sedgwick.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Group4final.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"image\">\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"media-and-copy-block light-mode wp-block-sedgwick-media-and-copy\" id=\"media_and_copy_block_2d4292bb748e970ee650647d24500768\">\n    <div class=\"block-content \">\n        <div class=\"copy-col order-2 md:order-2\">\n            <div class=\"copy-div\">\n                \n<div class=\"text-stack__wrapper light-mode large-text\" style=\"max-width: 950px;\">\n                    <h2 class=\"text-stack__heading \">Yacht and pleasure craft<\/h2>\n                <div class=\"text-stack__body\"><p>When marine claims are reported, our experts respond quickly and work closely with clients to define goals and address all issues. We offer a comprehensive solution that streamlines the claims process while helping clients contain costs.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>To support yacht, watercraft and recreational marine claims, our services include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Full third party administrator services<\/li>\n<li>Independent adjusting (desktop and field services)<\/li>\n<li>Surveying<\/li>\n<li>SIU investigations<\/li>\n<li>Maintenance and cure\/Jones Act claims management and administration<\/li>\n<li>Risk assessment and consulting<\/li>\n<li>Expert witness testimony<\/li>\n<li>Salvage sales<\/li>\n<li>Subrogation\/recovery<\/li>\n<li>CAT response and carrier overflow support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n        <\/div>            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"image-col relative order-1 md:order-1\">\n                                    <div class=\"\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sedgwick.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Group-10.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"image\">\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"media-and-copy-block light-mode wp-block-sedgwick-media-and-copy\" id=\"media_and_copy_block_ff89e336479a3f4e11c6d05030c500e2\">\n    <div class=\"block-content \">\n        <div class=\"copy-col order-2 md:order-1\">\n            <div class=\"copy-div\">\n                \n<div class=\"text-stack__wrapper light-mode large-text\" style=\"max-width: 950px;\">\n                    <h2 class=\"text-stack__heading \">Subrogation\/recovery<\/h2>\n                <div class=\"text-stack__body\"><p>Each year, businesses lose millions of dollars paying claims that \u2013 at least in part \u2013 should be paid by a responsible third party. A significant amount of paid claims can be recovered through subrogation, increasing the bottom line. Sedgwick\u2019s goal is to ensure our customers have the best recovery results possible and, at the same time, minimize related expenses.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n        <\/div>            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"image-col relative order-1 md:order-2\">\n                                    <div class=\"\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sedgwick.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/marinetransportfinal_bestrecovery.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"image\">\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"media-and-copy-block light-mode wp-block-sedgwick-media-and-copy\" id=\"media_and_copy_block_7c0ef464873fcbc1a2825466f5caab0f\">\n    <div class=\"block-content \">\n        <div class=\"copy-col order-2 md:order-2\">\n            <div class=\"copy-div\">\n                \n<div class=\"text-stack__wrapper light-mode large-text\" style=\"max-width: 950px;\">\n                    <h2 class=\"text-stack__heading \">Project and warranty services<\/h2>\n                <div class=\"text-stack__body\"><p>Our experts provide technical consultancy, supervision and marine warranty surveys for OEMs, freight forwarders, transporters, project managers and insurers. We ensure compliance with local and international legislation with everything we do, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Preventing marine losses<\/li>\n<li>Advising on risk management for packaging, loading, securing and discharge<\/li>\n<li>Conducting condition surveys<\/li>\n<li>Surveying critical handling points<\/li>\n<li>Notifying claims against liable parties<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n        <\/div>            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"image-col relative order-1 md:order-1\">\n                                    <div class=\"\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sedgwick.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Group-11.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"image\">\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-25-warm-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow 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