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Insurance Simplified. Compliance Guaranteed.

Future-proof your logistics service with compliant insurance solutions

The days of complex insurance administration and regulatory uncertainty are over. With the IDD standards now in full effect, logistics service providers must ensure their insurance processes are beyond reproach.

Bolster Insurance provides the digital gateway that allows you to offer transport and storage-in-transit insurance without the legal or administrative burden. Transform insurance from a regulatory headache into a seamless service for your clients. 

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The digital standard for compliance-first logistics

 

Offering cargo insurance used to be simple. Today, under the full enforcement of the Insurance Distribution Directive (IDD), it is a significant regulatory risk. For logistics providers, receiving financial benefits from insurance sales now triggers strict licensing requirements, forcing many to choose between high-cost compliance or abandoning a vital customer service.

Howden and Bolster Insurance provide the third way. Our integrated solution allows you to continue supporting your clients without the legal burden of acting as an insurance intermediary. You focus on the move, we handle the rest: Our platform effectively decouples your logistics operations from the insurance distribution process. 

This unique structure ensures your business remains fully compliant while your clients receive professional-grade coverage.

Why the industry is transitioning to Bolster

In 2026, managing a compliant insurance process in-house is no longer a viable business strategy for most forwarders. The cost of constant oversight, professional indemnity, and specialized staff distracts from your core mission.

By leveraging the Bolster Insurance platform, powered by Howden, you implement a "plug-and-play" compliance department. We manage the entire lifecycle - policy creation, premium collection, and claims handling - allowing you to stay client-centric while we remain regulation-ready.

 

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Key features

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No Regulatory Licensing Required

 

Offer insurance solutions to your clients without the need for a specific license. We provide the legal framework, so you don't have to.

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End-to-End Administration 

 

We manage the entire process for you. From initial policy documentation to final settlement.

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Full Visibility & Oversight

 

Maintain complete insight. You retain a clear overview of your customers’ insurance status and claims history through our transparent reporting.

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Expert Claims Handling 

 

Professional management of the entire claims process ensures your clients receive fast, fair, and expert attention when they need it most.

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Rewarding Partnership 

 

Enjoy a clear financial upside with lead fees for every referral, plus an additional performance bonus for claim-free accounts.

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Future-Proof Compliance 

 

Your service is fully aligned with the latest European laws and regulations, managed by Howden’s legal experts.

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How It Works: 4 Simple Steps

  • 1. Register & Set-up

    After a quick, personal onboarding, you the Logistics Service Provider starts the process. Easily register your client and enter the specific transport details through our intuitive portal.

     

  • 2. Review & Confirm

    The client takes control. Your client receives an automated notification to review, update, and confirm their insurance coverage details. This ensures accuracy and full transparency.

     

  • 3. Certificate & Transport

    Protection is secured instantly. The insurance certificate is generated immediately upon confirmation. The transport proceeds with the peace of mind that your client is fully covered and your business is legally secured.

     

  • 4. Claims & Support

    Seamless digital claims management. In the event of an issue, the client enters the claim directly into the platform. 

    Both the client and the Logistics Service Provider can follow the real-time status of the claim, while Howden manages the complete legal and administrative settlement.

     

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The Power of Partnership

The partnership between Howden and Bolster Insurance combines global insurance expertise with cutting-edge digital technology. We provide a scalable, future-proof solution that adds value to your service without adding work to your desk. Learn more about Howden.

We are happy to support Bolster Insurance with the development of a solution that aligns fully with applicable laws and regulations while streamlining day-to-day business processes. The result is an approach that combines regulatory compliance with greater efficiency for businesses.

Marcel Bezemer
Marcel Bezemer
New Initiatives, Howden Nederland

Regulation serves an important purpose, yet it can make business interactions between companies more complex. Insurance distribution regulation is a clear example, where compliance requirements often add administrative and operational challenges.

Marcel Bezemer
Marcel Bezemer
New Initiatives, Howden Nederland

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