Miami, FL, November 18, 2011 – Mark Houck, President/CEO and Managing Shareholder at Houck Anderson P.A. on November 11, 2011 made a special presentation in London for an International Underwriters Association Market Briefing on Crew Claims in the United States, focusing on emerging theories of liability, government lien and set asides, arbitration of claims, recoverable damages and trends in claims for infectious disease..

An admiralty and maritime attorney with more than 30 years experience and the co-author of “Crew Claims in the United States” currently in its sixth edition, Houck addressed issues such as recent developments in arbitration, the “featherweight burden” of showing causation in Jones Act negligence actions, US governmental set-asides and the ship-owner’s duty to provide  maintenance and medical cures for ailments and injuries suffered while in ship’s service and the responsibilities of crew employers  as they relate to infectious diseases.

“The seminar gave the London market and P&I Clubs up to date information on emerging legal issues and tactical trends concerning claims by crew members under US law” Houck said. “The burdens on ship owners and employers in this critical area of operations are becoming more complex.”  

About International Underwriters Association
The International Underwriting Association of London (IUA) is the world's largest representative organization for international and wholesale insurance and reinsurance companies. It exists to promote and enhance the business environment for international insurance and reinsurance companies operating in or through London.

About Houck Anderson P.A.

Houck Anderson is a leading South Florida based law firm with national and international expertise and technical ability in highly selective and specialized areas of litigation and transactional practice. Houck Anderson is recognized as leaders in a  group of niche practice areas that require both outstanding legal knowledge and experience, as well as technical expertise, including admiralty and maritime, aviation, commercial litigation, construction, insurance, products liability, and property and casualty.