Global Insurance Network

What Global Insurance Network does

Global Insurance Network is a privately held independent insurance agency founded in 1990 by Ana Sastre-Blazek and headquartered in Doral, Florida. The company specializes exclusively in international trade insurance, serving freight forwarders, non-vessel operating common carriers (NVOCCs), importers, exporters, customs brokers, warehouse operators, and distributors across the U.S. and Latin American trade corridors. Its core product portfolio comprises cargo insurance (open cargo and single shipment policies), customs and OTI bonds, errors and omissions insurance, freight legal liability coverage, and business insurance including property, general liability, and workers' compensation. The company also offers special risk programs tailored to exceptional needs in international trade.

The firm operates a sales-led, direct distribution model delivered through a fully bilingual (English/Spanish) professional staff via phone, email, and in-person consultations at its Doral headquarters (announced relocation to Suite 106 at 3401 NW 82nd Avenue effective June 23, 2025). Revenue is generated through insurance carrier commissions and bond service fees, with pricing quoted on a customized basis rather than published. The company maintains relationships with both London and domestic insurance markets to access competitive pricing and specialized coverage, and supports its client base through an online portal for single shipment requests, application forms, and an educational blog covering regulatory topics such as FMCSA compliance, tariff changes, and customs bond requirements.

Global Insurance Network has operated for over 32 years without visible external funding, acquisitions, or geographic expansion beyond its single Doral office. Management comprises three named executives with 30+ years of tenure: President Ana Sastre-Blazek (founder), VP Barbara Sastre (30 years), and VP of Compliance & Operations Charles E. Blazek. The company also operates under the DBA "Global Insurance Solutions" and the abbreviation "GIN." No revenue, headcount, or technology platform details beyond electronic certificate and claims filing are disclosed in the source materials.

Name

Global Insurance Network

Legal name

Global Insurance Network

Website

https://globalinsnet.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Global Insurance Network is a privately held, Doral, Florida-based insurance agency founded in 1990 that specializes in cargo insurance, customs bonds, E&O, and freight legal liability for freight forwarders, NVOCCs, importers, exporters, and customs brokers operating in international trade.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Trade Insurance

NAICS

Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities (5242), Insurance Agencies and Brokerages (52421)

SIC

Insurance Agents, Brokers & Service (6411), Fire, Marine & Casualty Insurance (6331)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Insurance Brokerage (Marine, Aviation, Cyber, Professional Lines) (FSAEADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ocean Marine Insurance (Hull, Cargo & Freight) (FSAJAHAA), Cargo Insurance Placement & Policy Administration (All-Risk, ICC A/B/C) (TLACAHAG)

Keywords

• Cargo insurance
• Customs bonds
• Freight forwarder insurance
• Trade insurance brokerage
• Logistics liability coverage

Headquarters

HQ city

Doral

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Insurance Sales and Servicing: The company acts as an insurance agency providing cargo insurance, bonds, E&O insurance, and business insurance products. Revenue is generated through commissions from insurance carriers and fees for bond services. They work with a variety of London and domestic markets to provide competitive pricing.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Global Insurance Network is an independent insurance agency that brokers and services cargo insurance, customs and OTI bonds, errors & omissions insurance, business insurance, and freight legal liability coverage for the international trade and logistics industry. The company places coverage through London and domestic insurance markets and supports clients with electronic filing of certificates and claims processing.

Product overview

Global Insurance Network offers a portfolio of insurance products tailored for the international trade and logistics industry. The core offerings include Cargo Insurance (available as Open Cargo or Single Shipment policies), Bonds (OTI, Customs, Single Entry, Continuous, Custodian of Bonded Merchandise, and International Carrier Bonds), Errors & Omissions Insurance, Business Insurance, and Freight Legal Liability Coverage. These products are designed for freight forwarders, NVOCCs, importers, exporters, customs brokers, warehouse operators, and other logistics providers. The company also provides special risk programs and application forms for various insurance needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cargo Insurance Coverage for physical loss or damage to cargo while in transit internationally or domestically by sea, air, rail, or truck, available as Open Cargo or single shipment policies. Designed for freight forwarders, NVOCCs, importers, exporters, and other logistics providers.
• Bonds Financial guarantees including OTI Bonds, Customs Bonds (Single Entry and Continuous), Custodian of Bonded Merchandise Bonds, and International Carrier Bonds for the international trade industry.
• Errors & Omissions Insurance Coverage for legal fees and damages if a business is sued for inadequate work, negligent actions, or mistakes resulting in financial loss for clients. Designed for freight forwarders, customs brokers, NVOCCs, and warehouse operators.
• Business Insurance Comprehensive business protection including Property Insurance, General Liability Insurance, Business & Hired Non-Owned Auto Insurance, Employment Practices Liability Insurance, and Workers' Compensation Insurance for trade and logistics businesses.
• Freight Legal Liability Coverage Protection for logistics providers covering damaged goods based on terms and conditions of house bills of lading, subrogation claims by clients' insurers, errors or omissions, and warehouse or motor truck cargo damages.

Named customers3 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• R.L. Jones Insurance Services: Independent agency specializing in customs bonds, cargo insurance, and OTI bonds for the trade community — directly comparable niche focus and customer segments.
• Roanoke Trade Services: Specialty insurance brokerage focused on cargo, customs bonds, and trade-related coverages for freight forwarders, NVOCCs, and customs brokers — directly overlapping Global Insurance Network's core product set and customer base.
• Avalon Risk Management: Transportation and logistics insurance specialist offering cargo, freight liability, and customs bond products to forwarders, brokers, and importers — a closely comparable specialty trade broker.

Emerging players

• UPS Capital: Carrier-affiliated cargo insurance and financial services arm of UPS offering all-risk cargo coverage and trade finance — an adjacent player competing for the same shipper wallet.
• InsureShip: Digital-first cargo insurance platform targeting small parcel shippers and freight forwarders; an emerging direct competitor leveraging online distribution versus Global Insurance Network's relationship-driven model.
• TT Club (Through Transport Mutual Insurance Association): Mutual insurer providing liability and cargo coverages to the international transport industry; serves overlapping forwarder/NVOCC/customer broker segments via direct and broker channels.

Broad incumbents

• Marsh: Global insurance broker with marine and cargo capabilities through Marsh Specialty; an incumbent competitor able to underwrite large trade accounts but not niche-specialized.
• Arthur J. Gallagher: Major US insurance brokerage with transportation practice that places cargo and trade coverages; an incumbent competitor but not specialized exclusively in trade insurance.
• Aon: Global risk and insurance brokerage with cargo, marine, and trade credit capabilities; competes on large enterprise trade accounts with broader portfolio offerings.
• Hub International: Large global brokerage with a dedicated transportation/trade practice offering cargo and customs bond products; competes for the same clients as Global Insurance Network but as part of a much wider portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/globalinsnet

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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