Inland and Ocean
Marine Adjusters and Surveyors

Slaight Services, Inc.

Family Owned Since 1977

Inland/Ocean Marine Claims
Salvage Operations
Subrogation Recoveries
Inspections
Marine Cargo Surveys

About Us

Slaight Services, Inc., was founded by C.H."Hank" Slaight, Jr., in 1977. Hank began his adjusting career in 1949 as an auto, fire and allied lines adjuster. In 1954, he took a position with General Adjustment Bureau (GAB) in their Jonesboro, Arkansas, office. He was later transferred to Blytheville, Arkansas, as manager, where he officially began his experience in the area of cotton losses. He was later transferred to Lubbock, Texas, as Manager in 1960. In 1966 he was again promoted and filled the position of Departmental General Adjuster in Dallas.

By the time he started Slaight Services in 1977 with his wife, Jenny, his reputation as an expert in the field of cotton loss adjustments was known worldwide. The company was incorporated in 1978, with his two sons, Mark H. and Mike, joining the firm. Hank and his family began handling losses for Cotton Fire & Marine Underwriters, Cotton Insurance Association, Insurance Company of North America, Lloyd’s of London, and other London Underwriters, as well as becoming the General Adjusters for the USDA-ASCS (Cotton Division).

As a Cotton Adjuster, Hank adjusted and surveyed cotton claims in the USA, Mexico Central & South America, as well as ports located in France, Hong Kong, Singapore, Russia, Spain, and Greece. Hank’s understanding of Full Marine Open Cover, Insured Warehouse Receipt (IWR), and Gin Stock Floater Policies was recognized and respected by individuals connected with the cotton industry all over the world. He was also recognized as an expert in methods of fighting fires involving cotton and cotton by-products, and minimizing damage to cotton caused by water. In addition to his vast knowledge of cotton insurance policies, claims handling, and the cotton industry in general, he was also very well known for his experience in handling claims involving coffee, cocoa, and other related commodities. Hank also performed warehouse inspections in locations around the world. Hank passed away in 2003.