Introduction This Policy broadly covers the risk of physical loss or damage to the Insured’s goods (machinery, raw materials, finished goods etc.) during transit under a contract of affreightment. Code: Marine 01
Scope of cover There are two types of covers: “Basic Risk Policy” covers loss or damage to specified goods caused by fire, lightning, breakage of bridges, overturning of vehicles, collision with or by carrying vehicle, subject to specified exclusions. “All Risks Policy” covers all risks of loss or damage to specified goods, subject to exclusions.
Sum Insured This is an agreed value policy. Normally, insurance is taken for CIF+10%
Premium Rate depends on factors like nature of cargo, scope of cover, packing, mode of conveyance, distance and past claims experience
Significant Exclusions This Policy does not cover loss or damage due to wilful misconduct, ordinary leakage, improper packing, delay, inherent vice, war, strike, riot and civil commotion.
