Words you know: complete the sentences

lock · notice · stability · claim · claimant

• The shipper filed a formal ____ in Chicago after the freight arrived damaged.
• We sent a formal ____ of claim to the carrier operating in Los Angeles.
• The injured ____ demanded compensation from our logistics firm in New York.
• We were able to ____ in a great shipping rate before fuel prices rose in Dallas.
• Our dispatch office in Miami values financial ____ above chasing cheap broker loads.

Remember: Nominalisation

• We need to make a [decision / decide] regarding our insurance limits in Chicago.
• The [availability / available] of umbrella policies in Boston has improved.
• Please provide confirmation of [coverage / cover] for the new trucks in Atlanta.
• The agent evaluated our financial [stability / stable] before the policy renewal in New York.

Remember: Contrast and concession

• [Although / Despite] the premium was high, we secured great coverage in Los Angeles.
• [Despite / Even though] the recent claims history, the underwriter approved our policy in Dallas.
• Our fleet in Seattle expanded, [whereas / despite] our competitors in Portland downsized.
• [Much as / Even though] we dislike high deductibles, we need them to lower costs in Miami.

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