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Manage your exposure & MITIGATE YOUR FINANCIAL RISKS Increase employee EFFICIENCY & PROFIT Achieve PEACE OF MIND You have too much at risk to entrust your insurance and surety needs to a partner who doesn’t understand your unique industry and can’t adapt quickly to your changing needs. From the U.S. to Canada... No matter what route you take, they all lead to Avalon. CARM 2 Release is scheduled for October 2024. Register on Avalon’s Merlin portal now to secure your log-in credentials. Avalon is ready for CARM 2, are you? Learn more about how Merlin can help you increase efficiency and simplify your import bond processing. PROVIDING A COMPREHENSIVE SUITE OF SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR EVOLVING INDUSTRY Customs Bonds U.S. Bonds Canadian Bonds ATA Carnets FTZ Carrier Bonds Transportation Bonds FMCSA: Property/Freight Broker and Domestic Freight Forwarder FMC: OTI SDDC DOT Cargo Insurance All-Risk Shipper’s Interest FPA, WA Coverage Project/Special Shipments Shield Coverage Professional Liability Errors & Omissions Cargo Legal Liability Contingent Motor Truck Cargo Contingent Auto Liability Business Insurance Commercial General Liability Business Auto Property Workers’ Comp Excess/Umbrella Crime Specialty & Executive Risk Employment Practices Liability Directors & Officers Cyber Liability Fiduciary Trade Credit Truck Insurance Commercial Auto Liability Physical Damage Motor Truck Cargo Trailer Interchange General Liability Warehouse Program Warehouse Legal Liability Cargo Legal Liability Property & General Liability Crime Technology Solutions Merlin streamlines cargo and bond issuance Merlin Information Exchange (MIX) Software integration Support Services Claim Services Public Ad for BMC Claims Help Desk Marketing Cargo Sales Training ENGAGED IN THE TRADE & TRANSPORTATION INDUSTRY SINCE 1998 HOW IT WORKS Schedule your risk and coverage analysis We listen to understand your unique challenges and identify areas of vulnerability. Be confident knowing that you have excellent protection We will customize the right plan to better protect you and help you serve your clients. Receive the right tools to protect and grow your business We provide you with advanced tools to efficiently manage and grow your bond and insurance programs. WORKING WITH KNOWLEDGEABLE EXPERTS TO BETTER UNDERSTAND YOUR INSURANCE & SURETY NEEDS WILL ENABLE YOU TO REACH & EXCEED YOUR BUSINESS GOALS. Moving things from Point A to Point B has never been more complicated. Companies involved in trade and transportation face intense scrutiny, and the stakes are high. That’s why you need a risk management partner who understands the nuances of your business. Logistics and supply chains move fast. At Avalon Risk Management, we know that you need quick and accurate responses. Every day we strive to become more efficient and reduce turnaround times. It’s time to place your confidence in the hands of a risk management partner and team of specialists you can trust. At Avalon Risk Management, we’ve spent the last two decades focused solely on the trade and transportation industry. It’s all we do. Everyone at Avalon is outstanding to work with. The Avalon Team provides the highest level of timely service, care, and attention to detail. We sincerely appreciate the time, guidance and energy spent working on our accounts. Alicia Diaz Fracht FWO Avalon is an excellent partner. We can reach out anytime and get the information needed to make smart choices to protect my business. From risk services to contract reviews and coverage explanations, no one provides more accurate information. Paul Benfer Kinetic Supply-Chain Services I’ve been an Avalon supporter for 20+ years. Thank you to the both of you. I wish I only had to deal with you two ladies all day... my blood pressure would be nice and low. Eric Moeller DayStar Global Solutions You are an excellent example of providing patient, competent customer service based on customer needs. Thank you very much. Lonald Robinson CMA CGM I really enjoyed working with each of you. I have said many times that the people at Avalon are so friendly, efficient and extremely helpful giving the best customer service to John S. Connor. Linda Smith John S. Connor I just wanted to reach out and say THANK YOU SO MUCH! From the bottom of my heart, we really needed this to be able to offer another service and hopefully grow our business more. I am really grateful for your support and prompt help with everything! Francisco J. Almanza Guerra, LCB Intera Trade & Customs Services I have been working in the Merlin program since its inception and working in partnership with Avalon Risk Management for over 20 years. The Merlin program is available 24/7 and is very user friendly with multiple features. My customers are so happy that their bonds are on file within minutes. Very high level of customer service and support. Avalon and Avalon Canada have amazing teams that I am so happy to work with. I would highly recommend teaming up with them as a provider of US Bonds and Canadian Importer Bonds. Kim Lockwood Link+ Corporation KEEPING YOU INFORMED The Importance of Understanding Bond Stacking April 30, 2024 • Zuleika Medina Importing goods into the U.S. can be a complex process that requires attention to detail regarding customs regulations, tariffs, and compliance... Read More Claims Corner: Failure to Redeliver Merchandise April 30, 2024 • Avalon U.S. Customs (CBP) issued a redelivery notice to an importer for failure to redeliver merchandise because it was refused admission by the FDA. Since... Read More Avalon Sponsors AgTC Scholarship April 19, 2024 • Avalon Avalon Risk Management (Avalon) is proud to sponsor the Agriculture Transportation Coalition (AgTC) scholarship to attend the 2024 AgTC Annual... Read More DO YOU REALIZE HOW MUCH REVENUE YOU WOULD NEED TO GENERATE TO OFFSET AN UNINSURED LOSS? CALCULATE YOUR AMOUNT HERE! PROTECT YOUR REVENUE Industries Customs Brokers Air Freight Forwarders & Indirect Air Carriers Ocean Freight Forwarders & NVOCCs Domestic Freight Forwarders & Property Brokers Warehouse Operators Motor Carriers Drone Operators Solutions All Solutions Customs Bonds Canadian Customs Bonds Transportation Bonds ATA Carnets Specialty Bond Programs Specialty & Executive Risk Insurance Shipper’s Interest Cargo Insurance Professional Liability Business Insurance Truck Insurance Warehouse Program Drone Insurance Technology Solutions Support Services Claims How to File a Claim Public Ad for Property Broker Claims News Quest News Avalon TV Who We AreOur Team Industry Involvement Giving Back Join Our Team Events & Webinars Contact Us Corporate Headquarters 200 N. Martingale Rd. Suite 700 Schaumburg, IL 60173 © 2024 Avalon Risk Management All rights reserved | 1 (800) AVALON-9 Privacy...