The CargoNet division of Verisk CrimeAnalytics is joining forces with Integro InsuranceBrokers to better equip clients to lower the incidenceof cargo theft.

In a press release issued today, Verisk Crime Analyticsannounced the strategic alliance between Integro to supportthe theft prevention efforts of Integro's domestic PropertyBroker and Forwarder clients. Through the agreement, Integro willprovide CargoNet complimentary membership for all of its LogisticsLiability Program clients.

CargoNet is a national database and information-sharingsystem managed by crime analysts and subject matterexperts. Designed to not only prevent cargo theft but also increase recovery rates, the systemcoordinates incident communications among theft victims, theirbusiness partners, law enforcement, and the National InsuranceCrime Bureau (NICB).

To help ensure the success of the partnership, Philip DiChiara,Integro's Trade & Logistics Practice leader, will serve onCargoNet's advisory board.

“This initiative demonstrates Integro's willingness to do allthat it can for its clients to mitigate cargo theft and supplychain interruption,” said Garry Rivell, vice president ofinsurance services at CargoNet. “Integro is a thought leader,and we recognize the value in having a strategic alliance with sucha company.”

DiChiara also voiced equal enthusiasm about the partnership,noting that CargoNet's program “adds considerable clientvalue.”

“This is yet another tangible example of Integro investing tobuild the logistics practice that sets the industry standard inclient service, he added. “I look forward to working with CargoNeton further expanding its product offerings to transportation andlogistics companies.”

Integro's Trade &Logistics Practice offers insurance programs for thetransportation and logistics industry. Verisk Crime Analyticsis a unit of Verisk Analytics.