Happy Holidays from Roanoke

Roanoke Insurance Group is excited to announce the formation of our Client Experience department. This new department will be led by Amanda Barlow, who has served our clients in a variety of capacities throughout her tenure at Roanoke. Most recently as the Regional Vice President of our Western region. Roanoke’s Kylie Reinert will join Amanda in building our Client Experience Department as Client Success Enablement Manager, which is a role she has been performing for the past year. The Client Experience team will be laser-focused on one overarching goal—to identify and implement strategies which make it easy and enjoyable for […]

Fictitious pickups are increasing in North America. In the US, the percentage of cargo thefts due to fictitious pickup rose from 1% in 2022 to 17% in 2023. Strategic theft patterns are also rising, where thieves use identity theft and fraud with fictitious pickup and brokering schemes to obtain loads from freight locations. Combatting this menace requires a combination of vigilance, technology, and a well-trained staff. Let’s explore some effective strategies for guarding against fictitious pickups and minimizing the risk of falling victim to scams. Per Tony Pelli, Practice Director, BSI Consulting, Specializing in Supply Chain and Security Risk Management, […]

February 10, 2025 – Chicago, IL Roanoke Insurance Group proudly celebrates its 90th anniversary as a pioneer and trusted partner in the logistics and trade insurance industry. Since its founding in 1935 in Chicago, Illinois, Roanoke has been at the forefront of industry innovation, delivering specialized insurance solutions that have shaped and supported the global trade and logistics sector. Milestones in Roanoke’s Legacy From its early days as the first provider of customs import bonds in the United States to its recognition as the first official ATA Carnet provider for the U.S. Council for International Business (USCIB) in 1978, Roanoke […]