Marine insurance is a specialized branch of insurance that provides coverage for the risks associated with the transportation of goods by sea, as well as inland transit by transportation modes like land, rail, and air. If your business is engaged in international trade, it acts as its financial safety net, offering protection against unforeseen circumstances that can lead to loss or damage to cargo.
Marine insurance policies rely on cargo and inland transit clauses to define coverage terms and conditions, including exclusions, deductibles, and responsibilities. Understanding these clauses is essential for proper protection.
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Marine insurance is a vital component of risk management for businesses in the global supply chain. As a business in international trade, it offers a safety net, allowing you to navigate the uncertainties of international trade with confidence. Without adequate insurance, the financial impact of cargo losses or damages can be crippling for companies of all sizes.
Marine Cargo Insurance: Overview
Marine cargo insurance is designed to cover goods during transit, whether by sea, land, air, or any combination of these modes. This type of insurance is essential for your import/export business as it protects against any accidents or natural disasters; for instance, covering cargo damage during sea transportation due to rough weather conditions or mishandling at the port.
Goods in Transit by Sea: An insurance plan that helps safeguard cargo shipments during international voyages while on board.
Warehouse Storage: This plan type extends coverage to goods stored in warehouses awaiting transportation.
Port Handling and Transportation: This plan coves cargo during loading, unloading, and transportation within the port premises.
Inland marine insurance complements marine cargo insurance by providing coverage for goods during inland transit. This type of insurance is essential if your business is engaged in domestic trade and transportation.
It covers various modes of transportation, including:
Land Transportation: Protects goods during land transportation (e.g. truck)
Rail Transport: Covers cargo transported by rail.
Air Freight: Covering goods transported by air cargo carriers.
Inland marine insurance doesn't just apply to domestic trade. It's also important for international trade when goods need to be transported within a country's borders during the process. For example, if you move your goods by truck from a factory to a port for export in both countries, inland marine insurance can protect your cargo during the entire part of the trip.
Marine insurance can help you identify and assess risk factors such as damages, delays, or legal issues, allowing you to make informed decisions and also help save trade relations.
Marine insurance should be viewed as a part of a broad risk management plan, which includes implementing measures like proper packaging, securing cargo, choosing reputable carriers, and complying with customs regulations.
Besides financial protection, insurance also offers peace of mind. As a business, you can focus on your core operations without worrying about potential cargo-related losses, knowing you have financial stability even in the face of unexpected mishaps.
In addition to standard marine cargo and inland transit insurance policies, you can often tailor your coverage as a business to meet specific needs. Extensions and additional coverages can be added to policies to provide protection against unique risks or circumstances, such as to extend coverage to include protection for temperature-sensitive goods.
Marine insurance, encompassing both marine cargo insurance and inland marine insurance, plays a crucial role in the success of international and domestic trade businesses. At ICICI Lombard, our wide range of plans offers coverage to your shipments in transit to help you manage associated risks.
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- Marine Insurance
- Product Code: 2005
- Product UIN: IRDAN115P0011V01200102