Solutions for all Cargo Risks

At United Insurance Brokers, we proudly offer a comprehensive range of cargo insurance and reinsurance solutions, catering to a diverse clientele that includes major shipping companies, logistics providers, freight forwarders, and specialised cargo handlers.

With the cargo sector in a constant state of evolution, marked by technological advancements, new challenges, and emerging risks, it is essential to have an experienced broker by your side. Our strength lies in the deep-rooted relationships we have nurtured over the last 35 years, underpinned by our extensive knowledge and technical expertise within the cargo industry, enabling us to tackle its unique challenges with confidence.

Cargo Insurance Coverages

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Our client specific insurance programmes can be designed for all types of commodities, goods and merchandise industry wide including:

  • Agricultural
  • Chemical
  • Construction
  • Food and Beverage
  • Manufacturing
  • Mining
  • Motor
  • Oil and Energy
  • Livestock and Aquaculture

Specifically created to reflect both the industry and our clients’ activities, covers range from the broadest form of “all risks” through to named perils covers when required. Examples include:

  • Project Cargo “Comprehensive broad form” including Consequential Loss / Delay in Start Up (DSU).
  • Food, beverage and perishable products with cover extensions for contamination and deterioration.
  • Excess Stock for all types of goods and merchandise.
  • “Oil and Gas” cargo covers including extensions for Guaranteed Outturn (GOT) and Contamination howsoever arising.
  • Stock Throughput
  • Traders covers for all commodities
  • Wrap around Political Violence (War, War on Land, Strikes riots and civil commotions)
  • Confiscation Nationalisation Depravation and Expropriation (CEND)

Cargo reinsurance coverages

In an industry worth just under $841.5 billion and facilitating over 100,000 flights daily globally, it’s essential to work with a broker that offers robust cargo insurance and reinsurance solutions to navigate the evolving risks—whether they are political, economic, commercial, or technical. At United Insurance Brokers, we leverage our 35 years of expertise and deep-rooted industry relationships to provide comprehensive coverage tailored to meet the unique challenges of the cargo sector, ensuring your operations remain secure and resilient.

ADDITIONAL COVERAGES OFFERED

HAULAGE & DISTRIBUTION INSURANCE

TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE

CYBER LIABILITY INSURANCE

RISK MANAGEMENT

UIB Agri Facility

UIB’s Agri Facilty is designed to navigate the complexities of the cargo industry, offering tailored insurance solutions that protect your valuable interests. Our services are designed for:

  • Agricultural Cooperatives / Farmers’ Cooperative
  • Farms (Agricultural)
  • Grain Elevator Companies
  • Seed and Agrochemical Manufacturers
  • Animal Feed Manufacturers
  • Biofuel Manufacturers

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CONTACT US

To learn how our Cargo team’s expertise can benefit you, please contact any of the below:

David Waller - marine cargo insurance

David Waller

Managing Director
E: david.waller@uib.co.uk
T: +44 (0)20 7264 1661

Andrew LIttle - marine insurance

Andrew Little

Senior Advisor/President Marine Division
E: andrew.little@uib.co.uk
T: +44 (0)20 7264 1617

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