Quick Summary Table: Key Trends in Marine Transport Insurance for Indian Exporters Trend Category Description Impact on Indian Exporters Digitalization Increased adoption of online platforms for policy issuance, claims management, and data analytics. AI/ML for risk assessment. Faster policy procurement, streamlined claims, better risk insights. Requires adapting to digital processes and potentially new data submission […]
Importance of ESG assessment framework in marine insurance
Importance- ESG assessment framework Marine Insurance Today, responsible corporate governance and sustainable investing depend on the evaluation of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) factors. This kind of analysis determines an organisation’s risk profile and assesses its social and environmental effects on society. The goal is to find potential improvement areas to lower long-term business risks. […]
Why cargo forwarder dealing in perishable goods, should buy insurance for cargo?
Freight cargo insurance is a type of marine insurance coverage that gives protection to cargo forwarders against potential losses to the cargo that may arise from various risks. This coverage typically applies to all modes of transportation – air, road, rail, and waterways. There are various types of coverage available insurance for perishable cargo. It […]
What is the legal difference between Indemnity vs. damages in Freight Cargo Insurance?
Shipping businesses are exposed to a great number of named and unnamed perils which can cause huge financial consequences. Accidents, natural disasters, regulatory risks, manhandling, market volatility, security risks, operational risks, geopolitical tensions, etc. are a few risks to name. It is essential for businesses to have a freight cargo insurance cover to navigate through these […]
What does intermodal transportation mean and how is it different from multimodal transportation?
Logistics systems are an important part of the shipping business. Be it a small business or a reputed logistics company involved in the shipping of cargo, freight transportation models or strategy is an important component. When we talk about freight transportation models, intermodal transportation and multimodal transportation are the two most commonly heard terms. In […]
Enhanced Shipment Protection: freight cargo insurance Tips for an air freight forwarder
Freight forwarders manage various aspects of the shipping process and thus play a crucial role in the shipping industry. Though freight forwarders do not own the goods that are being shipped, they can still be held legally responsible for the losses or damages to shipment. Hence, freight forwarders need to have financial protection against such […]
What is Barratry in Marine Insurance, Maritime Law & Regulations Governing It
Overview Barratry in marine insurance refers to a willful act of misconduct or illegal behavior by the ship’s master or crew that results in loss or damage to the ship or cargo. Examples include theft, desertion, or intentionally sinking the ship. Most marine insurance policies cover losses arising from barratry, provided the act was committed […]
What is Warehouse-to-Warehouse Insurance?
When you are involved in the business of exporting or importing goods from multiple countries. You know the financial implications of losing the cargo in transit due to any reason whatsoever. In the worst-case scenario, loss of goods because of theft, an overturning of the cargo vessel, etc. can even lead a company to dissolution, […]
Types of Insurance Oil Companies must take for offshore assets.
The oil and gas industry is highly diverse, with numerous subsets requiring specialised insurance coverage. As a result, insurance for oil and gas professionals and businesses can be complex. In addition to standard policies that most businesses use for protection, oil and gas companies require tailored insurance policies to cover specific equipment and services. These […]
What are the advantages of freight forwarders’ Insurance over shipping agents’ Insurance?
The delivery of cargo is a complex process that involves thousands of ships, planes, trucks, and trains, moving goods from one location to another. To move cargo from one location to another, companies rely on freight forwarders. Freight forwarder meaning an agency that ships or receives goods on behalf of other individuals or companies for […]