Frequently Asked Questions

Ironclad manages risk, insurance, and surety obligations for corporations operating in the Philippines, including PEZA-registered enterprises and multinational subsidiaries. Our work spans Customs Bonds, corporate risk management, PEZA and multinational compliance requirements, and marine insurance advisory.

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Ironclad serves corporate and institutional clients, including importers, exporters, logistics operators, PEZA-registered enterprises, multinational subsidiaries, and organisations that need a single local partner for risk, insurance, surety, and compliance coordination.

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The Customs Bonds Unit manages bond issuance and portfolio administration for surety companies and the importers they serve. It specialises in Electronic Zone Transfer System (eZTS) and General Transportation Surety Bond (GTSB) requirements, including bond processing, renewals, balance monitoring, exposure tracking, and related Customs Bonds sublines.

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​Yes. Ironclad supports eZTS-compliant bond processing for PEZA locator-to-locator transfers and assists with GTSB application, renewal, and balance-monitoring requirements. We also coordinate Customs Bonds requirements involving import, export, and transshipment activity.

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Corporate Risk Management is Ironclad's outsourced risk and insurance function for organisations that do not need—or do not wish to maintain—an internal risk department. We support risk assessment, insurance-program design, policy administration, renewal management, claims advocacy, and coverage-gap review through one point of contact.

 

​Ironclad assists with PEZA-specific compliance requirements, statutory insurance requirements, coordination with overseas head-office risk teams, and consolidation across property, liability, marine/cargo, and surety lines. Our work is designed for foreign-invested and export-zone entities that need a local partner familiar with both corporate structure and compliance requirements.

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Yes. Ironclad advises on cargo, hull, inland marine, and marine liability exposures. We help importers, exporters, logistics operators, and other organisations with goods in transit structure coverage that reflects how goods move from port to warehouse and onward to customers.

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No. Ironclad's approach is independent and advisory-led. Where appropriate, we coordinate with accredited providers we work with and help structure a solution that reflects a client's risk profile, requirements, and operational needs.Yes. Claims advocacy and support form part of Ironclad's corporate risk and marine advisory work. The appropriate process and documentation depend on the relevant policy, bond, engagement, and circumstances.

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Yes, on a limited basis. Ironclad's core business is corporate and institutional risk — Customs Bonds, Corporate Risk Management, PEZA & Multinational Services, and Marine Insurance. Retail and personal lines are available on request but are not our primary focus. Corporate and institutional clients remain our priority service area.

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Use the website's **Book a Corporate Consultation** option or contact Ironclad directly. To make the discussion productive, please be prepared to describe your organisation, industry, required coverage or surety obligation, key dates, and any relevant compliance or operational requirements.

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​Yes. Claims advocacy and support form part of Ironclad's corporate risk and marine advisory work. The appropriate process and documentation depend on the relevant policy, bond, engagement, and circumstances.

 

 

Ironclad supports clients across the Philippines, including organisations operating through major PEZA economic zones and ports of entry. Specific scope and availability depend on the engagement and the relevant risk, insurance, surety, or compliance requirement.​