IUA Circular 003/26
ICIC - The International Cargo Insurance Conference 2026
June 08 – June 10 2026
Park Regis Hotel, Birmingham, UK
Click here to register for ICIC 2026 (fee applies)
Click here for ICIC 2026 Sponsorship Options
The ICIC conference is an opportunity to learn, grow, inspire and motivate, plus a chance to connect with peers, who share enthusiasm and dedication to this market. Offering a blend of learning with expert speakers and networking opportunities, delegates from around the globe in attendance will heighten their professional knowledge and technical skills.
Since ICIC's 2014 inception, our committee have dynamically sought to create an annual conference as inclusive as possible and open to the wide marine cargo insurance sector.
The ICIC committee’s primary ambition is to provide a neutral, professional and educational environment for cargo/transportation practitioners and to be of great importance throughout people’s careers.
Welcoming over 200 attendees from 20 global countries, the 2025 ICIC Conference, was a wonderful success covering a variety of cargo topics and interactive sessions.
Our 2026 agenda is currently in production but confirmed speakers to date include:
Keynote Speaker: Calvin Gray, President, Global Marine, Intact Speciality Insurance
Howard Potter, Head of Marine, Aviva Global Corporate & Specialty, Aviva
Richard Minton, Director & Consultant Chemist, Minton Group
Capt. Nick Sloane, FNI
Chris Hatter, Head of Compliance, Portsmouth International Port
Paul Bates, Director and Luke Spellman, Director, both of Lloyd Warwick
Guest speaker : Professor Carl Chinn, MBE – Author and Historian
Event Moderator: Jonathan Eaton, Executive Director – Cargo Team, Gallagher
ICIC Recognition of Excellence Award
Sponsored by W.E. Cox Claims Group and championed by the AIMU (American Institute of Marine Underwriters) and MICA (Marine and Insurance Claims Association),
the award is open to those who are under 35 and have worked within the cargo market, for at least a year - applications are self-submitted.
The winner will receive complimentary registration at ICIC 2026 and a trip to New York for the AIMU Conference and MICA Dinner (October 2026). Full details on the ICIC website.
Please click here to apply
Further details please view ICIC via IUA
or click here - www.cargo-conference.co.uk
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