Industry Insights

Situation  In Q4, BSI recorded a significant uptick in rail thefts in North America, especially in the United States, in the Los Angeles area along trail lines, and near the port.  In Q4, the rail modality accounted for 6.7 percent of recorded cargo theft incidents in the United States. While this is a significant jump […]

Roanoke is pleased to share that Matt Zehner, Vice President of Surety Information and Analysis, has been appointed to the 16th term of the Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee (COAC).  Matt has been with Roanoke since 2002 and is involved with many facets of Roanoke’s surety product line, which involves monitoring current events for changes […]

Roanoke Insurance Group is proud to again sponsor the 2022 National Customs Broker and Forwarder Association of America (NCBFAA) $5,000 scholarship awarded to a student intending to join the trade industry. The award will be presented at NCBFAA annual conference in May. Our 2021 recipient Daniela Piperno’s reason for applying for the scholarship: “Advancing my […]

The ongoing global pandemic has triggered significant changes in the supply chain environment, and cargo thieves have deftly adapted their methods to this new reality. As a result, these resilient and opportunistic criminals pose a grave threat to supply chain security throughout the globe. The spread of the COVID-19 virus combined with disruptive measures enacted […]

Roanoke Insurance Group, your partner in insurance, surety bonds, ATA Carnet products and specialty services for the logistics and trade industries, has a new look and improved online performance! We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new website! The goal of the new site is to create an improved experience for our visitors […]

Since the beginning of the pandemic, there has been a torrent of news stories about insurance litigation. The media has prominently highlighted Business Interruption claims for losses due to government orders and shut downs have been prominently highlighted. This increased scrutiny has all industries, including logistics service providers, asking, “What is Business Interruption Insurance, and […]