One Off Cargo
Insurance to cover single shipments of goods from A to B.
Learn MoreDespite widespread belief, it is actually the responsibility of the goods owner and not the carrier, to insure the products being shipped.
Shipping goods or belongings overseas does come with an element of risk. Shipments can become lost or damaged, leaving you to face substantial costs to replace or repair your cargo.
There are a number of issues specific to transporting goods and you can limit you risk with Cargo insurance which will cover your shipment up to its full value. In order to achieve the best possible cover at the most competitive price, you’ll need expert advice!
The Insurance Broker can provide you with that advice. Unlike other Insurance brokers, we specialise in the field of cargo insurance. We’ve spent years building a network of contacts amongst some of the world’s leading insurers, so you can be sure that we’ll always find you the best possible deal for your next shipment.
If you’re unsure whether or not you’ll require marine cargo Insurance, ask yourself whether you’d be able to cover the cost of replacing the goods if they were to get lost or damaged in transit.
Despite the common misconception, your carrier won’t compensate you for the full value of your goods or belongings in the event of loss or damage. Shipping companies are only liable to pay you a sum up to the amount specified in their trading conditions – a figure that may be as low as £1,300 per tonne.
What’s more, without marine cargo insurance you may be liable for the damage or loss of other people’s goods thanks to General Average. The law of general average is a legal principle of maritime law in which all parties in a sea venture proportionally share losses resulting from voluntary sacrifice to save the ship’s entire cargo in an emergency situation. This means that if such a situation were to arise on the shipping vessel, customers whose cargo survives the voyage would be required to compensate anyone whose cargo was abandoned to protect the cargo vessel.
So whether you’re a business shipping products to foreign customers or buying goods from abroad, or a family starting a new life overseas, if you are transporting goods overseas and you are not happy to risk paying thousands of pounds for the damage or loss of your own (and someone else’s) shipment, you are going to need cargo insurance cover to protect your goods in transit.
Online quoteThe Insurance Broker Ltd is a specialist Insurance broker with over 21 years of experience over a wide range of Insurance covers. We pride ourselves in the high level of service we provide and we always do our best to ensure that your requirements are met.
Contact UsAt The Insurance Broker we specialise in Freight and Transport related Insurance, but we can also provide a wider range of other products that your company may need to operate.
Covering your liability for the goods you are contracted to carry.
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