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It is with great pleasure that we announce the promotion of Danielle Kurtzer to the role of Regional Vice President of our Charleston office, effective February 1, 2024. This is a significant milestone for Danielle and all of us at Roanoke, as she brings a wealth of experience and leadership to this pivotal role. Danielle’s journey in the insurance industry is nothing short of inspiring. With over 30 years under her belt specializing in Surety Bonds, Cargo Insurance, and Property & Casualty Insurance, she has proven herself to be a formidable force in the field. Her tenure at Roanoke began […]

By Glenn Patton, Managing Director, Roanoke Insurance Group Canada, Inc.   The following are several important issues regarding the insurance industry and regulatory changes that impact freight brokers and forwarders. With so many Canadian freight brokers and forwarders conducting cross-border business, U.S. regulatory changes affect the entire industry. Nuclear verdicts in liability cases in the U.S. involving motor carriers have included freight brokers. Nuclear verdicts against trucking companies in the U.S. have reached tens and hundreds of millions of dollars in the past decade or so. In their lawsuits, plaintiffs in accidents with motor carriers have named all parties involved […]

Recent geopolitical developments continue to impact the movement of goods under ATA Carnets, prompting coordinated efforts to support carnet holders and issuing associations worldwide. Following the March 3 communication regarding the monitoring of ATA Carnets in countries affected by military actions beginning February 28, new updates have emerged that are important for National Guaranteeing Associations (NGAs) and carnet users to understand. Grants Blanket Extension In a significant development, the Federation of Israeli Chambers of Commerce (FICC), serving as Israel’s NGA, has confirmed that Israeli Customs has implemented a blanket extension policy. Key details include: • A two-month extension for all […]