Connect with the right partners. Strengthen your program. Export compliance doesn’t have to be overwhelming, especially when you know where to turn for help. This session features Star USA’s president Michael D. Easton alongside Nate Ward from the SBDC Export…
Is Your Freight Protected? Understanding Cargo Insurance with TRG
Is Your Freight Protected? Understanding Cargo Insurance with TRG
What the heck is cargo insurance and who needs it?
Rising tariffs impact many things you may not have considered, including your Customs bonds and cargo insurance! In this webinar Travis Smith and Meredith Lambert from Trade Risk Guaranty and Michael D. Easton from Star USA talk all things cargo insurance and how you can minimize the risks you face in today’s trade environment.
Quick Tip: Confirm your cargo insurance is written to cover duty in the event of a claim and then check the per loss limit on your policy. It should be at least as much the value of your largest shipment plus freight and the current tariffs, fees, and taxes.
Topics Include:
- What marine cargo insurance covers and why you need it
- How to help the claims process go smoothly
- Minimizing risk while in transit
- Adjusting your cargo insurance and Customs bonds for higher tariffs
- How TRG can help you track your trade compliance and bond sufficiency
- Three free actions you can take today to benefit your company


1 LCB/CCS/CES Credit Available until June 5, 2026.
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