ADDRESS BYADDRESS BYJAMES M. CRAIG, CPCU, ARMJAMES M. CRAIG, CPCU, ARM

PRESIDENT, AIMUPRESIDENT, AIMU

PRESENTATIONPRESENTATIONto theto the

BOARD OF MARINE UNDERWRITERSBOARD OF MARINE UNDERWRITERSofof

SAN FRANCISCOSAN FRANCISCO

May 1, 2008May 1, 2008

MEMBERSHIP SERVICESMEMBERSHIP SERVICES

Committee Work - Provides forum for discussion and dissemination of specific matters of mutual interest.

Legislation - Monitors, reports and acts upon Federal, State and International legislation and regulation impacting marine insurance.

Conferences - Organizes conferences where AIMU members can discuss current maritime developments and issues.

Pleasurecraft Surveyor Program - A group of recreational surveyors who are qualified and available.  A profile application of their knowledge and experience are on the website.

Correspondents - Maintains and monitors worldwide network of cargo surveyors, who sometimes act as claims settling agents.

Publications - Provides and distributes publications, including Weekly Bulletin.

Education - Courses, seminars, lecture series, technical papers and guest instructors, involvement in AMIM program and Harold Jackson Scholarship.

Public Relations - Through articles, speeches, interviews and press releases, responds publicly to marine insurance related issues.

Forms and Clauses - Prepares forms and clauses, which may be used by marine insurers.

Recognition - Annual awards recognizing contributions of AIMU members and others from marine insurance world.

IUMI - Administers relations with IUMI, including participation at annual conference.

Representation - Represents membership in various organizations.  The Board of Marine Underwriters of San Francisco became an affiliate in 1984.

Legal Opinions - Provides access to legal opinions on issues impacting the marine insurance industry.

Statistics - Generates an annual report on operating results by line of business