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Marine cargo (includes imports and exports)

There are numerous risks associated with marine cargo that could result in partial damage or complete loss. It is therefore essential to ensure that you are covered for this risk. 

Why choose our cover

Africa’s leading marine insurer

As the largest marine insurer on the continent, we offer unrivalled reach and product variety—backed by deep technical and reinsurance expertise across Africa.

Tailored, multi-modal cover

We insure goods and transport via sea, air, road and rail—locally and internationally—providing flexible, high-performance protection with every shipment.

Global specialist support

Our network of marine surveyors and adjusters brings specialist loss assessment and recovery expertise wherever your operations take you.

Cover includes:

Transporting goods, whether by sea, air, road, or rail, exposes businesses to a wide range of risks, from physical damage during transit to complete loss of cargo. These risks can have significant financial consequences, making it vital to have the right protection in place. Marine Cargo insurance provides comprehensive cover to safeguard your goods throughout their journey, locally and internationally.

Physical loss or damage

Protection for goods against accidental loss or damage during import, export, or domestic movements.

Transit cover

Covers all stages of the cargo’s journey, both locally and internationally, ensuring seamless protection across multiple legs of transit.

Cross voyages

Insurance for large and complex shipments such as construction or infrastructure projects. This can be extended to cover delay in start-up under an Advanced Loss of Profits policy.

Loading and off-loading risks

Protection against damage or loss that may occur while cargo is being loaded onto or discharged from the transport conveyance.

Demonstration and exhibition cover

Optional extension to insure goods temporarily used for demonstrations, trade shows, or exhibitions.

Let’s navigate the right cover together

Whether you need guidance on your current policy or want to explore new marine insurance options, our team is here to support you. Connect with an intermediary or share your feedback to help us serve you better.

Contact the Marine team

Ian Parkerson

Senior Sales and Technical manager

Ebrahim Laattoe

Relationship manager

Dinita Naidoo

Relationship manager

Sonel Frade

Relationship manager

Zama Mollo

Relationship manager

Sonitha Mahadasen

Senior Sales and Admin manager

Nirvana Rughunandan

Relationship manager

Marika van Rhyn

Senior Sales and Admin manager

Denvar Louw

Relationship manager

Chris Pyke

Relationship manager

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