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Why is Marine Insurance For Cargo Vital for Business

Don't let a stormy sea sink your profits! Marine insurance for cargo is your lifeline, safeguarding your shipments against unexpected losses and ensuring your business stays afloat.

₹3500 Cr
of premiums under the marine insurance segment in recent years
5%
of India's overall insurance market is constituted by Marine Insurance
70%
of Indian businesses risk massive financial loss due to underinsurance

What Types Of Businesses Need Marine Cargo Insurance Coverage?

Commodity Traders

Commodity Traders

Safeguard your valuable commodities from the moment they leave the origin point until they reach their final destination.

Project Cargo Owners

Project Cargo Owners

Secure your high-value project cargo, such as heavy machinery or oversized equipment, against damage or loss during transit.

Manufacturers

Manufacturers

Protect your valuable goods from the moment they leave your factory until they reach your customers with comprehensive marine insurance for cargo.

Importers and Exporters

Importers and Exporters

If you regularly import or export goods, marine insurance for import & export protects your shipments from theft or natural disasters, ensuring your investments are safe.

Freight Forwarders

Freight Forwarders

Freight forwarders depend on marine insurance for shipping to protect the cargo they manage for clients. This coverage mitigates risks associated with transporting goods across multiple carriers and modes of transportation.

How will Marine Cargo Insurance Help Businesses?

What and How Background

A manufacturer ships $500,000 worth of electronics from China to India. During transit, the cargo ship encounters a severe storm, causing damage to several containers, including the one with the electronics.

Shield your shipments against heavy cargo losses

Marine cargo insurance shields the cargo insurer against any financial losses due to damaged cargo. With marine insurance, business operations can continue without hindrance and incur minimal losses.

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Covers cargo against theft or damage during transit
Covers cargo against theft or damage during transit
Facilitates global trade by insuring consignments
Facilitates global trade by insuring consignments
Offers compliance with cross-border legal requirements
Offers compliance with cross-border legal requirements

Inclusions

Natural Disasters

Protects cargo against losses caused by hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, and other natural calamities during transit.

Collision Between Vehicles

Protects against damage from collisions during transport.

Overturning or derailment of vehicle

Covers losses if the transporting vehicle overturns or derails.

Theft or Hijacking

Protects against loss due to theft, piracy, or hijacking of the cargo.

Damage During Discharge of Consignment

Covers damage that occurs while unloading the goods.

Shortage or Non-Delivery of Goods

Protects against situations where cargo is missing or not delivered.

Exclusions

Intentional Acts

Loss or damage intentionally caused by the insured is not covered.

Shortage or Non-Delivery of Goods

Losses due to simple non-delivery or shortage without evidence of an insured peril are not covered.

Ordinary Wear and Tear

Damage that naturally occurs from normal use or handling is excluded.

Inherent Flaws of the Goods

Damage caused by a defect or weakness within the goods themselves is not covered.

Why Buy Marine Cargo Insurance From Covrzy?

Our tailored marine cargo insurance solutions provide comprehensive protection against multiple transit risks. Whether you're shipping goods by sea, air, or land, Covrzy's expertise ensures end-to-end shipment coverage for your cargo.

Expert Claims Management

Expert Claims Management

Financial Security

Financial Security

Comprehensive Coverage

Comprehensive Coverage

Streamlined Claims Process

Streamlined Claims Process

Competitive Pricing

Competitive Pricing

Real Life Claim Story

On June 13, 2018, the MV SSL Kolkata, carrying 464 containers, caught fire in the Bay of Bengal. The fire started in one of the containers and quickly spread, engulfing a significant portion of the vessel.

Cargo Value Compensation

Marine cargo insurance would have covered the value of the lost or damaged goods, mitigating financial losses for cargo owners.

Legal Protection

Insurance could provide coverage for any legal liabilities arising from the incident, such as environmental damage claims.

Frequently Asked Questions

Difference Between Marine Insurance And Inland Marine Insurance

Marine cargo Insurance insures your shipment for transportation of goods between one nation to another by land, sea or air, whereas inland marine insurance insures your goods when being transported domestically, mostly by land.

How many types of Cargo Insurance coverages are there?

Who can buy marine/transit cargo insurance?

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