Marine cargo

Overview

Our Marine Cargo products provide a range of comprehensive protections, which are handled through our five dedicated Underwriting Centres and complimented by our specialist Claims centre, all based in the UK. We specialise in cargo insurance, Freight Liability insurance and commercial hull and liabilities insurance.

Key product features

• Cargo: covering goods being shipped around the world and/or while in transit in the UK.
• Freight Liability: covering the liability of carriers and bailees - such as hauliers, warehouse-keepers, couriers and freight forwarder - for loss or damage to goods being moved or stored.
• Commercial and Hull Liability: covering the hull and machinery of vessels, along with relevant third-party liability risks in the UK.

Additional benefits

• Tailored solutions to meet your clients' individual needs.
• Flexible proactive claims handling, including a fast-track facility for claims up to £3,000.
• Easy-to-use claims envelope, where all documents are requested in one go.
• Comprehensive Risk Management Solutions advice.

Useful guidance

Cargo: We can cover UK and European domiciled exported or importers, manufacturers, suppliers, wholesalers, retailers and cargo agents. Read more about Cargo here.

Freight Liability: We consider UK domiciled hauliers, freight forwarders and warehouse keepers - covering their contractual liability for loss or damage to customers' goods. Read more about Freight Liability here.

Commercial and Hull Liability: We can cover UK and European domiciled vessel owners and operators. Read more about Commercial and Hull Liability here.

We cannot provide cover for fine art, coin, money specie, container fleets or underwater equipment under any of our Marine products.