Marine & Cargo Insurance is a policy that covers goods and property being transported by sea, road, rail, or air, protecting them from damage or loss during transit.
Types of Transport Insurance
1. Cargo Insurance
Covers goods transported by sea, including related transport, such as loading and unloading from ship to truck.
2. Inland Transit Insurance
Covers goods transported within the country by truck, train, or inland waterways.
3. Single Voyage Policy
Provides coverage for a single shipment, such as importing goods from abroad.
4. Open Policy / Annual Policy
Covers multiple shipments within one year, ideal for import-export businesses.
Main Coverage of Marine & Cargo Insurance
1. Coverage for Loss and Damage to Goods
o Covers loss or damage to goods during transit, such as from fire, shipwreck, or car accidents.
2. Coverage for Natural Disasters
o Covers damages caused by storms, heavy rainfall, flooding, or other natural disasters affecting transport.
3. Coverage for Accidents During Transit
o Covers accidents such as vehicle collisions, ship collisions, or plane crashes.
4. Marine Cargo Insurance
o Covers damage from rough seas, shipwrecks, or goods falling overboard during sea transport.
5. Inland Transit Insurance
o Covers damage from road accidents or theft during inland transport.
6. Coverage for Goods Damage During Handling
o Covers damage to goods during loading or unloading from ships or trucks.