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What is Marine Insurance?
Marine Cargo insurance provides coverage for the loss or damage of ships, cargo, terminals, and any transport or cargo by which the property is transferred, acquired, or held between the points of origin and the final destination. It is essential for international trade and logistics.
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It offers coverage for your cargo in transit for a year. Also known as a floating policy, it saves you from the hassle of buying an individual policy for every consignment.
It offers coverage for cargo between points of origin and the financial destination. It covers losses from fire, explosions, accidents, thefts, weather events, etc.
It offers coverage for cargo within India from natural and man-made perils.
It offers coverage for cargo within India from natural and man-made perils.
Given below are some individuals and businesses who need marine insurance:
Exporters
Manufacturers
Logistics operators
Importers
Traders
Merchant exporters
Given below are some features of marine insurance:
1.
Coverage for Various Modes of Transport
A marine insurance policy offers coverage for various modes of transport, including sea, air, roads and railways. This versatility ensures complete protection across transportation modes.
2.
Various Types of Policies
Open Inland, Open Import/ Export, Single Transit inland, Single Transit Import/ Export are the various types of marine insurance policies. Each of them has distinct features.
3.
Coverage As Per Global Standards
A marine insurance policy governed by the Marine Insurance Act offers coverage according to global standards (INCO terms). This means that when you transport cargo internationally, you can use the policy to suit your needs.
eSanad marine insurance provides coverage for losses arising due to:
Fire explosion and lightning
Collision between vehicles or external object other than water
Damages suffered during loading and unloading
Hijack of cargo
Discharge of cargo at port of distress
Jettison
Entry of sea or lake / River water
Total loss of any package lost over board, while loading/unloading
Earthquake or volcanic eruptions
Overturning of land conveyance or derailment of vehicle
Theft or malicious damage
Vessel stranded, Grounded, Sunk
General average
Washing overboard
Any other risk specifically not excluded
Coverage is not provided in case of:
Willful misconduct of the insured
Inherent vice or nature of the subject-matter insured
Ordinary leakage, ordinary loss in weight or volume or ordinary wear and tear of the subject-matter insured
Unfitness/ Unseaworthiness of carrying conveyance
Insufficiency or unsuitability of packing
Delay
Insolvency or financial default of owner, manager, charters or operators of the vessel
Any other risk specifically excluded in the policy or operators of the vessel
It typically covers office contents, furniture, equipment, business interruption, public liability, employer’s liability, theft, fire, and accidental damage.
Businesses operating from office spaces such as IT firms, consultancies, legal firms, agencies, startups, and SMEs should consider office multicover insurance.
Office contents coverage includes furniture, computers, electronics, fixtures, documents, and other business assets against damage or loss.
Business interruption coverage compensates for loss of income if the office operations are disrupted due to insured risks like fire or damage.
Yes, it includes public liability for third-party injury or property damage and employer’s liability for employee-related incidents.
Covered risks include fire, theft, vandalism, accidental damage, natural disasters, and operational disruptions.
Common exclusions include wear and tear, intentional damage, war risks, nuclear risks, illegal activities, and gradual deterioration.
Yes, policies can be customized with add-ons such as cyber insurance, portable equipment cover, money insurance, and document protection.
Benefits include comprehensive protection, cost savings, simplified policy management, risk coverage under one plan, and business continuity support.
Premium depends on office size, location, asset value, business type, coverage limits, and risk exposure.
It is not legally mandatory but is highly recommended and often required by landlords, contracts, or business partners.
Notify the insurer immediately, provide incident details, submit supporting documents, and cooperate with surveyors during claim assessment.
Office multicover combines multiple protections such as property, liability, and business interruption, while property insurance mainly covers physical assets.