Clark Woodward Hungate & Co is now one of the largest independent firms of its type that specialises in surveys and investigations for and on behalf of Insurers that underwrite Marine Cargo, Freight Forwarders and Transit Liability.
It is also retained by many private companies involved in the world of shipping and commerce.
Since its formation in 1978 the company has maintained a controlled expansion programme and now has four operational and one administrative office in the United Kingdom as well as an associate company, CWH (Europe) SARL based in Lille Metropole, France.
Supporting the above offices, Clark Woodward Hungate & Co have agents employing experienced personnel throughout Europe and the world.
The company’s principals include virtually all major UK and foreign insurance companies, Lloyds Underwriters and Underwriting Agents that provide Marine Cargo, Freight Forwarders and Transit Liability Cover.
It is also employed by such insurers to undertake pre-shipment and security surveys as well as risk management investigations.
It has built much of its reputation on its ability to deal with cases at short notice and in general terms, most major areas of the UK including Northern Ireland and Eire are visited on a weekly basis.
Clark Woodward Hungate & Co is a corporate member of the British Association of Cargo Surveyors and is approved to British Standard ISO 9001:2000.
Its aim is to provide professional and efficient service for its principals and to this end it has invested heavily in computer hardware and software and has a highly organised back-up team to support its surveyors and adjusters, all of whom are contactable on a 24/7 basis.
In addition, they have achieved Financial Services Authorities accreditation.