We underwrite one of the largest Cargo accounts in the London market, providing both UK and international insurance for all types of goods in transit and in storage.
We cover cargo on ships, trucks, aircraft or in warehouses all over the world. We cover certain inland marine exposures such as equipment floaters (insurance on contractors’ equipment), jewellers block, fine art and other specie risks (insurance on valuables). We also write furniture removal and storage companies in the UK and abroad.
The account comprises risks written on an individual basis, general cargo covers, lineslips and treaties.
We also have market leading expertise in the writing of coverholder business: the account contains numerous carefully selected and well controlled international binding authorities.
Benefits
We’re a leader in our field – specialising in oil, foodstuffs and general commodities. We’re proud of our expertise and flexibility as well as our ability to forge long-term relationships with both clients and intermediaries.
We normally offer cover on an ‘all risks’ basis, focusing on transit risks as per the London Institute Clauses. However we excel in developing bespoke products where required.
For example:
Rejection Insurance
We’re a market leader on port authority rejection insurance, specialising in seafood.
Household Removals and Self Storage
For over 30 years we’ve written cargo business for furniture removal and storage companies in the UK and abroad.
Contractors’ Plant & Equipment
Underwritten via a 100% Brit Insurance-backed coverholder, we offer Contractors’ Plant & Equipment cover on an international basis.
Freight Liability Insurance
Freight Forwarders’ liability and port equipment insurances are offered through a 100% Brit Insurance-backed coverholder.
Specie
We also underwrite jewellers block, fine arts and other 'specie' risks (insurance on valuables).