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D-02Specialist

Marine, Cargo & Transitinsurance.

Cover for goods while they move by road, rail, sea or air.

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D-02 · Elevation

01 · The exposure

Goods in motion are goods at risk.

Marine cargo and transit insurance is designed to cover goods against loss or damage while they are being transported, whether you import, export or move stock between locations within Australia. Cover can be arranged per shipment or on an annual basis.

02Scope

What this covercan respond to.

A general guide. What a particular policy covers depends on its wording, limits, conditions and exclusions, and on what is declared to the insurer.

  1. 01Loss of or damage to goods during transit, subject to the policy terms
  2. 02Import and export shipments by sea and air
  3. 03Domestic road and rail transit
  4. 04General average contributions, where applicable to sea freight
Often discussed byImporters and exportersWholesalers and distributorsManufacturers moving goodsTrades carrying materials

03What we look at

Where the detailmatters.

  • Incoterms

    Who carries the risk, and when it passes, depends on the terms of sale. That determines whether you need to insure a shipment.

  • Carrier liability is limited

    Carriers’ liability for lost or damaged goods is often heavily limited by contract and convention. Relying on it alone can leave a large gap.

04 · Before we talk

Questions yourbroker will ask.

Having these answers to hand makes the first conversation faster and the submission to insurers stronger.

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  1. What do you move, how, and between which locations?
  2. What is the typical and maximum value of a single consignment?
  3. On what terms do you buy and sell goods?

05 · Questions

Frequently asked.

Isn’t my freight forwarder responsible?

Their liability is usually limited and may not reflect the value of your goods. Cargo insurance is designed to fill that gap.

Related cover

Commonly part of programs for transport & logistics.

Talk marine, cargo & transitthrough with a broker.

A short conversation is usually the fastest way to know where you stand. No obligation, and no form required if you would rather call.

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