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INTERNATIONAL BOND & MARINE BROKERAGE, LTD.

A Smarter Approach To Global Risk Management


Since 1986, International Bond & Marine hasbeen tirelessly committed to maintaining the highest level of integrity in providing risk man-agement solutions to the International Trade Community. We are constantly striving to improve efficiency and productivity for our trade partners through innovative technology and a full spec-trum of surety and insurance products.

IB&M is a long time member and supporter of many vital international trade organizations including the National Customs Brokers & Freight Forwarders Association (NCBFAA), American Institute for Marine Underwriters (AIMU), and The International Trade Surety Association (ITSA). Our ongoing commitment to education and local port participation has solidified IB&Mas a respected industry leader.

MISSION STATEMENTTo make International Bond and Marine the premier company in the Customs Bond, Marine and E&O Insurance Industry By:

• Reducing the risk of international tradeand transportation for its customers.

• Providing superior customer service that caters to our customers’ needs and wants.

• Providing state of the art and innovative IT solutions for our partners.

• Providing training and education for our employees in order that they may grow both personally and professionally.

• Instilling the highest values of ethics, trust, loyalty, integrity, dedication and commit-ment.

• Focusing all efforts on the growth of the company by maintaining existing customers while obtaining new customers.

IB&M offers yourcompany the resources and tools to succeed!At IB&M, we understand the business of inter-national trade. We offer a wealth of resources to draw from while navigating through the daily pitfalls of cargo transportation and customs clearance. These resources are what set us apart as an industry leader. We go the distance to keep your organization from being bogged down with unnecessary keystrokes. We truly are your trade partner committed to raising productivity and profitability.

TechnologyIn the 1990's, International Bond & Marine helped set the industry standard for electronic bond issuance and powerful reporting features that interface with customs data. Much of those advances are still being employed today as common place within the industry. Our IT professionals will work with your staff and your other service providers to improve your company's efficiency. Our expertise and “can do” attitude will help tear down technological barriers and give way to the free flow of infor-mation throughout your organization. We offer an array of powerful reports that show vital information to your company such as: A sum-mation of your importers entry activity nation-wide, the tracking of increased duty bills and liquidated damages, vital ISF data, and bond sufficiency. These reports will ensure you are getting the most from your existing customers and give visibility to potential new cargo insur-ance and import business leads. They are available at no cost to your company and can be viewed anytime at www.intlbondmarine.com

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TechnologyIn the 1990's, International Bond & Marine helped set the industry standard for electronic bond issuance and powerful reporting features that interface with customs data. Much of those advances are still being employed today as common place within the industry. Our IT

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Errors & Omissions/Freight Legal LiabilityOdds are, the longer you are in business, the greater the likelihood there will be an error made by you or your staff that will cost you money. The fact is that in many cases, these errors will result in lawsuits costing many thousands of dollars to defend and resolve.

IB&M can put together a program to protect you from such claims either on a standalone basis or in combination with freight liabilities coverage. As a leading provider of these types of coverage, we have the industry strength to ensure our customers are protected by the best rated carriers at extremely cost-saving prices. When a claim occurs, we are your advocate from day one to ensure a speedy resolution. Some coverage highlights include:

• First Dollar Defense• Broad Occurrence Based Policies• ISF Liability Coverage• Flexible Limit and Deductible Options• Global Coverage

Surety Bonds: Getting You Answers When You Need Them!As one of the oldest Managing General Under-writer (MGU) of Customs Bonds, International Bond & Marine has a proven track record in placing some of the toughest and most complex customs related bond risks. Our ability to deliver quick in house underwriting decisions will help unlock many business opportunities for your company. As an IB&M customer, you will benefit from high in house single bond approval limits to expedite entry clearance and increase customer satisfaction. Our B.E.A.R.S. Web Tool was the first electronic bond execu-tion and retrieval system available to the trade industry. Today, the updated version of B.E.A.R.S. Premium is available via our website and fully eBond capable. Approvals in the eBond environment are lightning fast and IB&M takes full advantage of new visibility and speed. Our unique bond rollover kits will allow for quick and easy transfer of existing bonds to our surety. International Bond & Marine is committed to making the bonding portion of your business more productive and profitable!

We offer all types of international trade-related Bonds such as:

• Custom Bonds• FMC/NVOCC/China Rider• BMC-84 Property Brokers Bond• Performace Bonds• Carnets• Bonded Carriers and Facilities


TechnologyIn the 1990's, International Bond & Marine helped set the industry standard for electronic bond issuance and powerful reporting features that interface with customs data. Much of those advances are still being employed today as common place within the industry. Our IT

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• First Dollar Defense• Broad Occurrence Based Policies• ISF Liability Coverage• Flexible Limit and Deductible Options• Global Coverage

Surety Bonds: Getting You Answers When You Need Them!As one of the oldest Managing General Under-writer (MGU) of Customs Bonds, International Bond & Marine has a proven track record in placing some of the toughest and most complex customs related bond risks. Our ability to deliver quick in house underwriting decisions will help unlock many business opportunities for your company. As an IB&M customer, you will benefit from high in house single bond approval limits to expedite entry clearance and increase customer satisfaction. Our B.E.A.R.S. Web Tool was the first electronic bond execu-tion and retrieval system available to the trade industry. Today, the updated version of B.E.A.R.S. Premium is available via our website and fully eBond capable. Approvals in the eBond environment are lightning fast and IB&M takes full advantage of new visibility and speed. Our unique bond rollover kits will allow for quick and easy transfer of existing bonds to our surety. International Bond & Marine is committed to making the bonding portion of your business more productive and profitable!

We offer all types of international trade-related Bonds such as:

• Custom Bonds• FMC/NVOCC/China Rider• BMC-84 Property Brokers Bond• Performace Bonds• Carnets• Bonded Carriers and Facilities

Cargo InsuranceIB&M is staffed with industry experts versedin the intricacies of marine cargo insurance. Whether you are looking to insure a small package or a large, multi-million dollar ship-ment of specialized cargo, we have the knowl-edge and ability to negotiate the correct cover-age at highly competitive rates using a wide array of A.M. Best A rated markets.

In addition to shipper’s interest, marine cargo insurance for freight forwarders and custom-house brokers, we have the facilities necessary to accommodate all of your other transporta-tion related marine coverage needs. Our marine insurance solutions include:

• All-Risk Door-to-Door Coverage• High Limit Heavy Machinery & Project Cargo• Electronics & Fine Arts• Reefer Cargo• Difficult Regions• Long-Term Storage• Online Cerificate Issuance

Claims ServiceAs part of our value added services, we work with our insured’s, claims adjusters and survey-ors to ensure that our client’s claims are paid fairly and expeditiously. Periodically through the year, we review our clients’ recent claims activity to make sure that subrogation is being pursued by underwriters and that all claims histories are correct and up-to-date. In this way, our clients are insured that they continual-ly enjoy the most cost competitive pricing available in the industry.


TechnologyIn the 1990's, International Bond & Marine helped set the industry standard for electronic bond issuance and powerful reporting features that interface with customs data. Much of those advances are still being employed today as common place within the industry. Our IT professionals will work with your staff and your other service providers to improve your company's efficiency. Our expertise and “can do” attitude will help tear down technological barriers and give way to the free flow of infor-mation throughout your organization. We offer an array of powerful reports that show vital information to your company such as: A sum-mation of your importers entry activity nation-wide, the tracking of increased duty bills and liquidated damages, vital ISF data, and bond sufficiency. These reports will ensure you are getting the most from your existing customers and give visibility to potential new cargo insur-ance and import business leads. They are available at no cost to your company and can be viewed anytime at www.intlbondmarine.com



• First Dollar Defense• Broad Occurrence Based Policies• ISF Liability Coverage• Flexible Limit and Deductible Options• Global Coverage• Warehouse & Motor Truck Liability

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Business InsuranceUtilizing our ability to access manyof the major domestic insurance carriers, IB&M can custom tailor a comprehensive program to cover all of your business insurance needs while keeping the expense to aminimum. These coverages include:

• Property• Business Interruption• General Liability• Auto Coverage• Worker’s Compensation• Umbrella Coverage• Employment Practices• Directors & Officer’s• Crime


New York

2 Hudson Place, 4th FloorHoboken, NJ 07030

Phone (201) 653-6100Fax (201) 653-7766

San Francisco

1499 Bayshore Hwy., Ste 215Burlingame, CA 94010

Phone (650) 692-3578Fax (650) 692-0567

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