Introduction to Cargo Insurance - Training Workshop

Two half-days

7 & 8 October 2025 - 09:30-12:30 (UK)

International trade is inextricably linked to cargo insurance!

This introductory workshop introduces attendees to the world of international trade as well as to the insurance of shipments of cargo by sea and air.

Public course booking form

Members: £189pp
Non-members: £249pp

To book this workshop for yourself or up to 7 Delegates, please complete the below form:

Corporate (In-house) training

To book this workshop for your company as a corporate, in-house training session for between 8-16 Delegates, on a date that's convenient for you, please complete the below form to register your interest:

Summary

Dates: 7 & 8 October 2025

Timings: 09:30 - 12:30 (UK)

 Duration: Two half-days

 No of attendees: 12-16

 Format: Online - Interactive virtual delivery

 CPD: Recognised 

Trainer: Alan Jervis

Price: £189 Member / £249 Non-Members

What will I achieve by attending the workshop? 

By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to: 

• Demonstrate knowledge of how international trade and finance works.
• Identify the basic legal and regulatory regimes governing international transportation of cargo.
• Describe the important provisions of the Marine Insurance Act, Insurance Act as well as the main principles and practices customary to the industry.
• Understand the principal areas of risk assessment in relation to a cargo policy.
• Identify the main benefits of cargo insurance.
• Explain the different types of cargo insurance coverage available as well as the principal coverages and exclusions.
• Identify the types of loss and how claims arise on cargo shipments.
• Describe the claims handling and adjusting process in relation to cargo insurance.

Who should attend?

Brokers, underwriters, importers and exporters, logistics professionals, solicitors, claims adjusters and surveyors who are new to cargo insurance or are seeking to update their technical knowledge.

Corporate Solutions

We are able to offer training specifically for your company as a corporate (in-house) training session, for a set fee.

We can support your business with off-the-shelf courses for those studying our financial services units, our insurance units or those looking to develop their knowledge in a wide variety of technical and leadership areas. A full list of courses can be viewed in our 2025 Corporate Training Catalogue.

Please speak with your Relationship Manager who can explore your learning needs further or contact: business.enquiries@cii.co.uk

Public course booking form

Corporate (In-house) training

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For enquiries about this workshop, please email to: business.enquiries@cii.co.uk

Please note: The price of the workshop is based on British Pound Sterling. The purchase price will be processed using the relevant international currency conversion rate at the point of sale. Contact us for further information.

CII workshops are sold on a first come first serve basis, and therefore availability may change, depending on the number of bookings received. Once a workshop becomes full, the above date will no longer be available, and new dates will be published.

We reserve the right to postpone the above workshop dates, subject to a minimum number of bookings received. Your booking will only be confirmed, once payment has been processed and you receive a booking confirmation email from the training team.

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