Travelers Special Investigations Group (SIG)
Cargo theft remains a major and ongoing source of losses in the transportation and supply chain sector.1 Thieves are getting smarter, more aggressive and more selective, which makes it more important than ever to implement theft prevention plans to help keep cargo moving forward.
Travelers Special Investigations Group (SIG) is one of the largest and most comprehensive investigative units in the industry. SIG investigates theft and educates customers about procedures they might consider adopting to harden operations against criminal activity. Since 2009, SIG has recovered more than $130 million in stolen goods.
Our skillfully trained investigators are available 24 hours a day/365 days a year to offer the solutions and responsiveness needed to address cargo and other specialty losses.
Our SIG team performs recovery investigations and theft prevention consultations for warehousing, transit and storage. Our team members are located across the country, building relationships with law enforcement in the communities where they live and work.
SIG works with a variety of industries including:
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Truck, air, rail and ocean cargo for all facets of the logistics and transportation industry.
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Construction industry, including contractors’ equipment, dealers’ equipment, and construction materials.
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Cultural and historic collections, galleries and museums.
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Renewable energy
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Manufacturing, wholesale and retail.
Contact your independent agent or D.Z. Patterson to learn more about the Special Investigations Group and the network of services that Inland Marine offers.
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