Marine Insurance
Goods in transit cover by road, sea, rail, and multimodal transport.
In short
Marine insurance, also called transit insurance, covers goods while they are transported by road, sea, rail or a combination of these, within Australia or overseas. It protects against loss or damage from accidents, water exposure, hail and other transit events from dispatch to delivery. Kasana Insurance Brokers tailors cover to your cargo and routes.
Marine Insurance
Marine Insurance provides essential protection for goods while they are being transported, whether within Australia or overseas. This cover safeguards against loss or damage caused by accidents, rain, water exposure, hail, and other unexpected events during transit.
Also known as Transit Insurance, Marine Insurance applies to both commercial and personal goods moved through various modes of transport, including road, sea, rail, and multimodal transit. It ensures your cargo remains financially protected from the point of dispatch to final delivery.
01Ocean Marine Insurance
Covers goods transported via sea or waterways.
02Inland Marine Insurance
Covers goods transported by land, including road and rail.
Marine Liability Insurance Covers
- Loss of or damage to other vessels or property
- Death, personal injury, or illness caused by insured activities
- Removal of wreck following an incident
- Loss of or damage to vessels or craft under your care, custody, or control
- Tenant's liability and premises-related risks
- Car park liability
- Pollution-related incidents
- Damage to cargo or loss of cargo during transit
We work closely with trusted insurers to provide tailored marine insurance solutions that match your transport operations and risk exposure. Our goal is to ensure smooth, secure movement of your goods with reliable cover and expert support when you need it most.
Marine Insurance questions.
Is marine insurance only for sea freight?
No. Despite the name, marine insurance covers goods moved by road, rail and sea. Inland marine insurance covers land transport while ocean marine insurance covers goods shipped by sea or waterways.
Who needs marine transit insurance?
Importers, exporters, wholesalers, manufacturers, transport operators and anyone who regularly ships commercial or personal goods should consider transit cover, especially for high-value or fragile cargo.
What does marine liability insurance cover?
Marine liability can cover damage to other vessels or property, personal injury caused by insured activities, wreck removal, damage to vessels in your care, pollution incidents and loss of or damage to cargo in transit.
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