Marine cargo insurance addresses loss or damage to insured goods in transit. Transport can include sea, air or road, depending on the policy.
What cover may include
- Goods declared for the insured transit
- Loss or damage from covered risks
- Agreed transport stages and routes
What to compare
- Cargo value and description
- Route and start/end of cover
- Packing requirements and exclusions
A useful starting point
Check that the insured journey matches the actual shipment. Ask which risks and transport stages are covered before goods leave.
This is an introduction. Actual benefits, limits and exclusions depend on the chosen policy and insurer.