Asset in Transit Insurance
Your valuable equipment, machinery, and goods are exposed to significant risks every time they move by road, rail, or air. Aegis Fortress Asset in Transit Insurance provides comprehensive protection against physical loss or damage, ensuring your operations continue uninterrupted and your balance sheet remains protected.
Insurance for Assets on the Move
Coverage tailored to your specific equipment, routes, and risk profile.
Asset in Transit Insurance
Protect Your Mobile Assets Every Kilometre of the Way
Standard property insurance typically excludes assets once they leave your premises. Asset in Transit (AIT) insurance bridges this critical gap, covering your equipment, machinery, and goods while being transported by road, rail, or air — whether it's across town or across borders.
From construction equipment moving between sites to high‑value machinery being delivered to a project, Aegis Fortress provides tailored policies that align with your operational realities. We work with leading underwriters to ensure your assets are protected against theft, accidental damage, fire, and collision.
Who Needs Asset in Transit Insurance?
Contractors, equipment lessors, manufacturers, project owners, and logistics providers — anyone whose business relies on moving valuable assets between locations.
Coverage Options
Flexible Asset in Transit Solutions
From single trips to annual programmes covering your entire fleet of movable assets, we design policies that match your specific needs.
All-Risk Inland Transit
Broad protection against physical loss or damage from any external cause during road, rail, or domestic air transit, subject to standard exclusions.
Named Perils Coverage
Cost‑effective protection against specified risks such as fire, collision, overturning, and theft following forcible entry.
Contractors' Plant & Machinery
Specialised coverage for mobile construction equipment, including cranes, excavators, and generators, both on-site and in transit.
Project Cargo & Heavy Lift
Tailored solutions for oversized, heavy, or complex project cargo requiring specialised routing and handling.
Cross-Border Transit
Coverage for goods and equipment moving across African borders, addressing the unique regulatory and security challenges.
Stock Throughput Extension
Extend coverage to include temporary storage at intermediate warehouses or consolidation points during transit.
Claims Support
Responsive Claims Handling When It Matters Most
In the event of loss or damage, our dedicated claims team guides you through every step, from initial notification to settlement.
Immediate Notification
Notify us as soon as loss or damage is discovered. We'll open a claim file and assign a dedicated adjuster.
Survey & Documentation
We coordinate a local survey agent to assess the damage and gather necessary documents (waybills, invoices, police reports).
Adjustment & Evaluation
Our claims experts review the survey report and policy terms to determine coverage and quantum.
Prompt Settlement
Once agreed, settlement is processed efficiently to minimise disruption to your projects and cash flow.
Why Choose Aegis Fortress
Expertise That Travels With Your Assets
Transit insurance requires an understanding of logistics, carrier liability, and the specific risks of moving valuable assets. Our brokers bring that specialised knowledge.
Specialist Transit Brokers
Access to leading African and international markets for competitive terms and broad coverage.
Route Risk Assessment
Guidance on route selection, security protocols, and carrier vetting to reduce your exposure.
Integrated Risk Solutions
Combine transit insurance with bonds, marine cargo, and secure storage for complete protection.
Portfolio Management
Annual reporting and analytics to help you understand and manage your transit risk profile.
Industries We Support
Protecting Diverse Assets Across the Continent
Keep your projects moving.
Aegis Fortress Asset in Transit insurance provides the financial security you need to deploy equipment and goods with confidence.
What Our Transit Insurance Helps You Achieve
- Protect your balance sheet from the cost of replacing or repairing damaged equipment.
- Avoid project delays caused by unexpected transit losses or equipment unavailability.
- Meet contractual insurance requirements for equipment movement and project cargo.
- Gain recourse against carriers with dedicated subrogation support.
- Simplify administration with an annual policy covering all scheduled equipment movements.
- Demonstrate robust risk management to clients, partners, and financiers.
Frequently Asked Questions