MacAndrews - Lloyd's Agents


SHORT SEA SERVICES AGENCY SERVICES RAIL TRANSPORT OVERLAND TRANSPORT CARGO SURVEYS SHIP HUSBANDRY AIR CARGO		Lloyd's Agencies In 1811, the Committee of Lloyd’s decided that a network of Agencies should be established to protect the interests of underwriters. Today, Lloyd’s Agencies form the world’s most extensive surveying and adjusting network. There are more than 680 Lloyd’s Agents and Sub Agents located in 175 countries around the world. They provide 24 hour year round services to the global insurance industry and its customers. Lloyd’s Agents are appointed on the basis of their: Proven expertise and experience in marine surveying, particularly cargo. Their skills also extend to other classes such as non marine, aviation and even personal lines such as travel insurance. Expertise integrity and local standing. Lloyd’s Agencies are generally well established businesses and enjoy excellent reputations in their local communities. Willingness to comply with stringent service levels when conducting surveys or adjusting claims, thereby ensuring that their customers receive the highest standard of service. Participation in the continuous training and development programmes managed by the Lloyd’s Agency Department in London. These are aimed primarily at improving the basic skills of cargo surveyors. Additional initiatives are continually being introduced in order to enhance existing skills to ensure that Lloyd’s Agencies meet the insurance and trade demands of the 21st century. Access to in-house staff surveyors and detailed knowledge of local independent experts for cases when specialist knowledge is needed.

		SURVEYS, CLAIMS & RECOVERY SERVICES MacAndrews have acted as Lloyd’s Agents in Spain for over 125 years. SURVEY SERVICES Our Surveyors hold the Lloyd's Certificate of Cargo Survey Proficiency (CCSP) and are highly experienced professionals. The services of Master Mariners, Naval Engineers and experienced Cargo Surveyors are used depending on the service required. We see our main area of expertise in the comprehensive and qualified assessment of damage sustained by all types of commodities during transportation. Our Survey Reports are produced on Lloyd’s Standard Forms. The following Survey Inspections are available upon request: Pre-loading condition Damage to cargo and packing On hire / Off hire Stowage and lashing Hull & Machinery damage Chilled and frozen goods Draft Surveys Salvage of goods Container inspections Warehouse damage / security measures Loss prevention CLAIM SERVICES Our staff include highly qualified and widely experienced claims adjusters. We are Settling Agents for over 200 insurance companies worldwide. General Average claims are also handled. RECOVERY SERVICES We have in-house Maritime Law specialists capable of undertaking recovery action against third parties. Contact details for MacAndrews Lloyd’s Agencies: