An adage, ‘’Prevention is better than cure,’’ holds good for businesses involved in shipping. Cargo shipping poses risks like theft, damage, and human error, necessitating coverage for natural disasters and mechanical failures. With advanced technologies and new developments in international trade, the risk to cargo shipping has increased. The shipping industry is growing with the […]
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How to ensure umbrella coverage in online marine Insurance?
The history of marine insurance dates back to ancient trading days. Being the oldest insurance, the marine insurance policy provides protection to businesses in the trading and shipping industry against various named and unnamed marine risks. Unique and broad risks threaten these businesses, with unforeseen events having potentially devastating financial consequences. Hence, it is important […]
What is Constructive Total Loss in Marine Cargo Insurance?
A constructive total loss in marine cargo insurance means that the cost of repair of a damaged item is more than the current value of the item. The insurer settles the insured the entire amount. Since the repairing cost exceeds the replacement or market value so the insurer settles the entire claim. Insurance companies often […]
Everything You Should Know About Marine Insurance
Marine insurance policy plays a very important role in safeguarding business interests of import export firms. See the infographic to know the type of covers available for different trade activities, the perils that such insurance will cover and not cover, and the add on perils that you can buy by paying an extra premium for […]
What are the various kinds of Marine Losses?
It is possible to divide marine losses under the following head- Total Loss= It can be further segmented into the below categories: Actual Total Loss- It happens when- Goods damages completely Goods damaged beyond repairing The policyholder is deprived of the insured subject The ship is missing, and there is no trace of it In […]