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Ocean Marine and Motor Truck Cargo Claims

Marine Claims

TM Claims Service, Inc. (TMCS) is a global claims management firm affiliated with Tokio Marine Group that provides a broad range of transportation-related claims services involving all the major modes of transport, such as ocean, air, and inland, through fully staffed marine departments in our New York and Los Angeles offices.

Follow the Steps Below to Report a Claim

Provide immediate First Notice of Loss to TM Claims Service with the following:

  • Law enforcement contact and phone number (if theft)
  • Insured name and contact details (phone, email)
  • Cargo description (quantity, lot, serial, and SKU if known)
  • Date, time, and location of incident
  • Location of cargo and local contact details
  • Carrier involved

On receipt, determination will be made if survey is needed.

Notify your agent/broker or report a claim to Tokio Marine America (TMA).

Forward documents to TM Claims Service at earliest:

  • Bill of lading and freight invoice
  • Invoice (purchase or replacement)
  • Delivery receipts
  • Written notice to responsible carrier and any reply

Additional documents will be requested as needed.

If you are reporting a THEFT claim:

  1. Report to the police.
  2. Report to Cargonet - Cargonet will work on the recovery of the cargo.
  3. Report to TMCS.

Useful information to report to Cargonet in the event of theft:

Trailer Info


Trailer No.

Make/Model

License Plate

Description

Tractor Info


VIN

Make/Model

License Plate

Color

Incident Info


Date

City/State

Location

Description

Load Info


Owner

Description

Origin Date

Destination