What’s at stake? A large share of global freight still travels uninsured, leaving exporters exposed and forwarders carrying hidden risk.
Background: QuickQuote began 15 years ago as broker-built software and accelerated after a logistics veteran joined two years ago.
Main players: Founder and insurance industry veteran Geoff Manks and logistics operator Tim Cantlon.
For years, Geoff Manks has watched a small but stubborn problem roll through the insurance industry. Large exporters have annual marine policies locked in. Smaller shippers often do not. Single shipments are slow to quote, heavy on paperwork, and barely worth the time.
