Insuring Marine
Employees Seminar
Marine workers face risks that standard workers compensation policies were never designed to cover. Longshore claims, maritime employer liability, and the interplay between federal and state acts create coverage gaps that can leave employers exposed and agents in a difficult position.
This two-day CMIP seminar gives you the working knowledge to identify those gaps, structure the right coverage, and confidently handle marine employee accounts from submission to policy.
April 13-14, 2027 | Tampa, FL
What You Will Learn
This seminar covers the full landscape of insuring employees who work in, on, or around navigable waters:
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The Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act (LHWCA) — who it covers, how it works, and where standard WC falls short
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State Act Workers Compensation for maritime employees and how to determine which act applies
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Maritime Employers Liability (MEL): the role it plays alongside Longshore coverage and why it matters for vessel operators and contractors
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Payroll allocations and how to classify maritime employees accurately for rating purposes
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The Jones Act and its application to seamen: how it differs from Longshore and what agents need to know
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How to identify and avoid coverage gaps that expose employers and create E&O risk for agents
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Common account types: shipyards, marine contractors, port and terminal operators, marine labor providers
Who Should Attend
This seminar is designed for insurance agents, brokers, and underwriters who encounter marine employee risks, or who want to. No prior marine insurance specialization is required. If you write or want to write commercial accounts with any waterfront or vessel exposure, this seminar gives you the foundation to do it confidently.
Seminar Details
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Tuition: $595; (early bird pricing is $525)
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Format: Two-day in-person seminar
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Continuing Education: 16 CE credits filed in multiple states (hours may vary by state)
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Annual Update Credits: Satisfies update requirements for CIC, CRM, CISR, and CPRM designations
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Exam: Online exam administered at the end of the seminar, one of four required to earn the CMIP designation
Get Notified When Registration Opens
Seminar registration opens approximately four months before each event. Subscribe to CMIP email updates and we will notify you as soon as registration is available, along with dates, location, and details.
Questions?
Contact Karen Tischler, Education Director, at Karen.Tischler@IIMIS.org or 415-690-6214.
Earn Your CMIP Designation
This seminar is one of four required to earn the Certified Marine Insurance Professional (CMIP) designation.
Complete all four seminars and pass each exam to earn the only professional designation built exclusively for marine and longshore insurance.
