Welcome to the AIMU Web Lecture Center AIMU is dedicated to providing the ocean marine insurance community with the highest quality of service. To this end, we have created a series of educational lectures for those in the business and legal sectors of ocean marine insurance. We are currently preparing lectures in all major fields of study including contract clauses, commodities insured, and types of business protected by ocean marine insurers and reinsurers. Please review the course selection below. AIMU will seek continuing education credits from state insurance departments and national trade organizations that have a continuing education program for their members. As the approvals are obtained, they will be included in the course description. Please review the technical requirements and FAQ pages (in the box to the right) before ordering a course. For any questions or comments about the lecture education center, please email info@aimuedu.org Course Selection Courses are available for a 30 day period from the time of purchase. Clauses CL001   Marine Extension Clause The Marine Extension Clause broadens the Cargo Policy.  More Info» HU001   American Institute Hull Clauses Hull insurance is principally property coverage on Vessels, also includes liability insurance for damages to other vessels and there cargoes resulting from Collision caused by the insured vessel.  More Info» CL002   Builder's Risk Clause This Builder’s Risk Clause course will briefly overview the builder’s risk form, highlighting the pre-keel clauses as well as some special clauses.  More Info» CC001   New AIMU Cargo Clauses The New AIMU Cargo Clause was revisited to update wordings and to make the forms more consistent with modern usage. Four forms were created within this clause; All Risk, FPA – American, FPA – British and With Average.   More Info» OT001   Other Forms and Companion Clauses to the American Institute Hull Clauses A discussion of frequently used coverage clauses and forms for special and specific risks.  More Info» Commodities CM001   Wine and Cheese Lecture Series This lecture series will provide insights into proper packing and storage of wine and cheese  More Info» CM002   Shrimp and Shellfish This lecture will discuss the manufacturing processes, organoleptic examination, how to identify proper standards and proper temperature used in the storage and transporting of shrimp and shellfish.  More Info» Other WARE01P   Warehouse Series This 3 part series includes the Warehouse Underwriting Analysis (WARE01), Warehouse Fire & Burglary Protection (WARE02), and the Warehouse Legal Liability (WARE03) course.   More Info» WARE01   Warehouse Underwriting Analysis Warehouse Underwriting Analysis - You can not analyze what you do not know.  More Info» WARE02   Warehouse Fire and Burglary Protection The protection plan for a warehouse risk must consist of physical security, fire and burglary protection and prompt response to alarm signals. Mr. Thomas Chapin, General Manager, Fire and Security Section of UL Labs and Mr. Steven Schmit, Technical Research Manager for UL Labs will explain and discuss the various classifications and certifications of warehouse alarms and the important tools for the insurance industry to know about the alarm certification program of Underwriters Laboratories Inc.  More Info» WARE03   Warehouse Legal Liability This portion of the Warehouse Series will address the fundamentals of Warehouse Legal Liability includes the general nature of the business, the different types of warehousemen’s liability exposures, losses and claims associated with this class of business. Mr. John. J. Horvath, an attorney with Horvath & Lieber, P.C. is a recognized expert in the field.   More Info» CCC001   Cargo Carrying Conveyances This course will cover the history, description, characteristics, values, exposures and loss prevention considerations of cargo carrying conveyance.   More Info» FR001   Fraud Lecture This lecture discusses real cases, present information needed to protect insurers from fraud as well as steps to take in determining insurance fraud.  More Info» PL001   Pollution Liability This lecture covers the legal aspects of OPA 90, U.S federal, state and local laws, roles, trends, losses, operations, planning, logistics and finance in regards to pollution liability.  More Info» SL001   Subrogation Liability This lecture will outline the basic concept of subrogation, identify subrogation in the transport world, explain the objectives, evaluate for recovery potential and present ways on how to pursue subrogation.  More Info» BWUS001   Vessels in the Brown Water Fleet & Navigable Waterways of the United States This presentation will discuss many underwriting considerations involve in the physical characteristics of each vessel to be insured.  More Info» BWUS002   Brown Water Underwriting on Form & Clause Comparison This presentation will discuss the similarities and differences in the American Institute Hull Clauses (June 2, 1977), Taylor Form (1953) and the American Institute Tug Form (August 1, 1976).  More Info» BWUS003   Brown Water Underwriting on River Operator Training This presentation will present and demonstrate the training results for brown water mariners since 1997.  More Info» BWUS004   Brown Water Hull: Dredging and Marine Contracting This 53 minute lecture covers the types of Dredging Operations, Types of Vessels, Exposures, Towing, Loss Control Issues, 3rd Party Property Damage, Valuation Issues and P&I Exposures  More Info» OCR001   Ocean Marine Cargo and the Reefer Container: Loss Control Overview Includes an overview and recommendations, salvage options on damaged goods, discussion on susceptibilities, storage survey, newest technology, packaging including monitoring equipment, loading and unloading procedures, and trends in maritime refrigeration transportation.   More Info» MIP001   Improving Marine Insurance Policies: Choice of Law Clauses This 40 minute archived webinar will discuss the significance of federal admiralty law with particular reference to the United States Supreme Court's recent decision in the Exxon Valdez litigation. Jess will explain differences between federal and state law, and will provide specific practical recommendations for maximizing an insurer's ability to invoke federal law.  More Info» CLL001   Introduction to Charterer's Legal Liability This webinar is directed to the beginner level insurance professional and will address the fundamentals of Charter's Legal Liability insurance.   More Info»

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