01 / SCOPE
Cargo value & packing
Describe the goods, commercial value, package condition and any fragile or high-value characteristics.
Discuss the cargo riskCARGO INSURANCE
Cargo insurance support.
Check cover before dispatch.
Discuss shipment value, packing and the full transport route before dispatch. Check the offered policy, exclusions, deductible and claims procedure before insurance is confirmed.
Discuss cargo insuranceCARGO INSURANCE SCOPE
Review the goods, insured transit and policy terms.
02 / SCOPE
Insured journey & terms
Review the start and end points, transport modes, any storage and the policy's limits and exclusions.
Review transport scope03 / SCOPE
Evidence & claims preparation
Agree how condition, handovers and any loss are recorded. Follow the insurer's notice and evidence requirements if a claim arises.
Discuss condition recordsWORK SCOPE & CHARGES
Separate the premium from freight and handling.
Insurance enquiry & declared value
Provide the product, value, route and packing details needed for an insurance quotation. Ask how the insured value and premium are determined.
Review the insurance quotation
Policy scope & deductible
Read the insured transit, limits, exclusions and deductible in the offered wording. Confirm any storage or special risks rather than assuming they are covered.
Review the offered policy terms
Survey, recovery & claims support
If damage or loss occurs, preserve evidence and follow notice instructions. Survey or additional handling may involve separate costs and approvals.
Plan the evidence handoverCARGO INSURANCE PROCESS
Request cover before the shipment starts.
Describe the shipment
Share goods, value, packing, origin, destination, modes and any storage within the proposed transit.
Review the offer
Check insurer acceptance, premium, insured value, limits, exclusions and deductible.
Confirm the policy
Obtain confirmation of the issued cover and its effective transit before dispatch.
Record & report exceptions
Document condition and handovers. Notify the relevant parties promptly if loss or damage is discovered.
PLAN THE SERVICE HANDOVERS
Keep insurance confirmation ahead of the cargo handover.
| Service stage | What can affect progress | What to confirm |
|---|---|---|
| Risk information | Missing value, packing or route details | Complete insurance enquiry |
| Underwriting review | Insurer questions or special cargo characteristics | Acceptance and quotation terms |
| Cover confirmation | Payment or policy issuance requirements | Effective date and issued evidence |
| Transit records | Unrecorded handovers or condition exceptions | Shipment references and photos |
| Loss notification | Notice deadlines and missing supporting evidence | Policy instructions and claims contact |
Coverage and claims outcomes depend on the insurer, the policy terms and the circumstances. Cargo insurance is not a promise that every loss or delay will be compensated.
PREPARE THE SERVICE BRIEF
Prepare the details before work begins.
Goods & Value
Provide accurate product descriptions, commercial value and any fragile, sensitive or high-value characteristics.
Packing & Condition
Describe the packaging and supply condition photos where relevant. Explain any prior damage or unusual handling needs.
Full Route
Include transport modes, pickup and delivery points, planned transfers and any storage requiring review.
Policy & Evidence
Read the offered terms and keep the issued cover, invoice, packing list, transport records and condition evidence together.
CARGO PREPARATION & RECORDS
Record condition before the next transport leg.
Photographs, packing checks and clear handover records help document the shipment's condition. Agree the evidence to collect before release and record any exception promptly. These handling records support an enquiry or claim but do not determine whether a loss is insured.
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COUNTRY-SPECIFIC PREPARATION
Review requirements for the receiving country.
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Your cargo insurance questions, answered.
Start with the actual goods, service scope and responsible parties.
Is cargo insurance the same as carrier liability?
No. Cargo insurance covers agreed risks under its policy. Carrier liability depends on the transport contract and applicable rules and may be limited. Review the separate arrangements instead of assuming the freight charge provides full-value cargo cover.
Does requesting cargo insurance mean cover has started?
No. Confirm insurer acceptance, the offered terms and the issued evidence of cover. Check the effective transit and any payment or issuance requirements before the shipment begins.
What should I check in a cargo insurance quotation?
Review the insured goods and value, transit start and end points, transport modes, storage, limits, exclusions and deductible. Confirm how loss is reported and what evidence is required. Ask questions before accepting the offered policy.
What records should be kept if cargo arrives damaged?
Record package and cargo condition, preserve relevant packing and keep the invoice, packing list and transport documents. Follow the policy's notice and evidence instructions promptly. The insurer determines acceptance and the outcome of any claim.
CARGO INSURANCE ENQUIRY
Request a cargo insurance enquiry.
Share goods, shipment value, packing, route, transport modes and expected dispatch date. Identify storage and special risk questions.
Cover is subject to insurer acceptance and the issued policy. A freight booking alone does not confirm insurance.