Marine Cargo and Marine Liability
Sint Maarten's position as a major Caribbean trading hub means many businesses rely on the movement of goods by sea. Marine cargo and marine liability insurance may help protect your shipments and your business against transit losses and marine-related liabilities.
What this can help protect
Coverage options may include the following, subject to policy terms and underwriting requirements. Not all risks are automatically covered.
Cargo in Transit
Coverage options may include loss or damage to goods being transported by sea, air, or land, subject to the terms of the applicable cargo policy and underwriting.
Import & Export Shipments
May help cover Sint Maarten businesses importing or exporting goods against physical loss or damage during the voyage, subject to policy terms and carrier conditions.
Marine Liability
Coverage options may include third-party liability arising from marine operations, including cargo handling and vessel operations, subject to policy definitions.
General Average Contributions
Some policies may help cover your share of general average contributions in the event of a maritime emergency, subject to policy terms.
Warehouse & Storage Risks
Coverage options may include goods held in temporary storage or warehouses as part of the transit journey, subject to specified conditions and policy terms.
Refrigerated & Perishable Cargo
Some policies may provide coverage for temperature-sensitive or perishable cargo, subject to specific conditions, carrier approval, and underwriting requirements.
Ready to protect your cargo and marine operations?
Speak with a Compass advisor about marine cargo and liability coverage options. Subject to policy terms and underwriting.
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