IN THE KNOW
What Pickleball Taught Us About Managing Risk
In China, pickleball is played in schools and sports clubs by amateurs as well as at a professional competitive level. The Pickleball Association of India is thriving and the game is gaining traction in Japan and South Korea, a favourite with retirement communities and a hot choice for corporate wellness programs. In Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia, it’s spreading like wildfire. The game's focus on fast reflexes, flexibility, and anticipating opponents’ moves comes with clear parallels to our working world.
Know the Game = Know the Risks
One of the most important aspects of pickleball—just like insurance—is knowing the risks. You can’t play the game without understanding the rules, and we can’t underwrite a policy without understanding what the cargo faces in real-world conditions. It all comes down to well-informed risk forecasting.
The best pickleball players anticipate the moves their opponents are going to make, then act fast to keep control of the game. While nobody can predict the future, insurance professionals use every available insight to make intelligent projections—and price policies based on what’s actually likely to happen.
Fast Reflexes = Faster Claims Handling
The faster your reflexes, the better your game. Pickleball is fast and furious. While insurance doesn't move at that same pace, we do need to respond quickly and flexibly when clients file a claim. For marine cargo in particular, timing and accuracy make all the difference.
Developing strong pickleball skills means mastering your grip, stance, and swing—until it becomes second nature. The same goes for our team. Because we have a deep understanding of the policy terms, limitations, and cover structure, we’re able to deliver clarity and precision across all aspects of marine cargo insurance.
Mental Game = Strategic Planning
Once you’re confident with the basics—rules, gear, court dynamics—you can level up your game. The advanced side of pickleball becomes more strategic, involving precision shots, sharp decision-making, and strong partner synergy.
That same mindset applies to insurance. The more we know, the more confident we are in designing policies that are the right fit for each client, cargo, and trade lane.
Practice = Staying Sharp on Emerging Risks
Just like advancing in pickleball takes time and repetition, our industry demands constant learning. We monitor everything from political conflicts and sanctions to port congestion, climate events, and shifting regulations—so our skills and recommendations stay sharp.
Great pickleball players talk tactics with their partners before each match. Same goes for us. We believe insurance works best when it's a two-way conversation—your insights, our expertise, and a shared goal to protect what moves your business forward.
Do you play pickleball?
If so, can you see any parallels between this fast-growing game and your working world?