Bahrain National Insurance (BNI), a wholly owned subsidiary of Bahrain National Holding, has launched its e-cargo service via its web-portal www.bnidirect.com.

The e-cargo service allows the users to acquire online cargo covers anytime & anywhere; download online policy documentation that conforms to letter of credits requirements and/or port authorities’ regulations; and the ability to track the status of claims registered with BNI.

BNI general manager of general insurance Joseph Rizzo said this service is one of a series of others which BNI is currently studying in line with its strategic approach to provide quality insurance products & services aimed to ease the insurance process on our clients.

"It is a technologically driven service; a virtual insurance service that is reliable, convenient and secure," Rizzo said.

BNI is a commercial & personal lines insurer with over 30 years of experience in handling medium to large industrial and commercial insurances together with marine, motor, energy and construction risks.