Transit & Marine Insurance

Marine insurance is designed to cover the loss or damage of ships, cargo, terminals and any transport between an origin and the destination. Marine Insurance was started 400 years ago in Lloyds Coffee house in the City of London, a gathering place for sailors, merchants and ship owners, where people came seeking such protection. As an intrinsic part of the transportation industry transit insurance policy is a simple mode of covering the risk of business goods or personal belongings of the insured. The cover for shipping and transit risks evolved over the centuries to become one of the most precisely defined and documented risk cover. The Institute classification clauses, widely used worldwide, specify the details of risk covers for various types of transits through the sea, air, road, rail, courier, etc. Clauses “A” have the best covers with insurance becoming limited in “B” and “C” Clause covers. While classifications are detailed, the cover needs to consider various aspects of the transits for insuring the risk well. Insuring Marine risks requires specialists to work for protection of your cargo. Marine cargo insurance plans cover several commercial arrangements. Marine insurance policy is important for both importers and exporters who deal with the domestic and international transfer of goods. Marine insurance in India has exceptional importance and is a compulsory requirement for all ship and yacht owners, who are using their vessel for commercial or transportation purposes. EDIFY, as one of the leading insurance broking company, provides our customers with the best marine transit insurance solutions in India.

Single Transit

When there is an occasional transportation need, like shifting business premises or of specific assets from one office to other or shifting home goods or import of specific machinery, one can buy a Single transit policy. Such policies are limited in coverage and relatively expensive.
Open Marine

Insuring business transit requires cover for movement of raw materials and finished goods to and from warehouses and customers. Open policy risks are identified and defined. The insurer keeps estimated premium as a deposit, deducting premium for transits declared monthly.
Sales Turnover Policy

A business may have several transit needs including imports and exports, domestic movements, demo and exhibitions, or job work requirements. For multiple transit needs, insurers can aggregate all movements into one policy where premium is charged in line with your Sales Turnover.
Transport Operator’s Liability

Transporters are always exposed to the risk of damages to goods under their custody, which is inherent to their business. Cargo can be lost, stolen, misdirected or damaged in accident. A transporter can avoid a financial loss by having a liability cover creating a protection for his business.
Freight Forwarders Liability

A freight forwarder is a master planner for transit needs. Responsibilities can encompass documentation, transporter selection and warehousing. You can insure your professional liabilities, defend suits alleging negligence and even liability to port and transport authorities.