Aegis Fortress Marine Insurance

Marine Cargo Insurance

Protect your goods across oceans, airways, and land routes with comprehensive marine cargo coverage. From port to port, we safeguard your shipments against loss, damage, and unforeseen events, ensuring your supply chain remains resilient and your bottom line protected.

All-risk coverage options
Global network of surveyors
Comprehensive Protection

Cargo Insurance for Every Shipment

Coverage tailored to your specific goods, routes, and risk profile.

Ocean Cargo
Sea freight protection
Air Cargo
Air freight coverage
Inland Transit
Road & rail protection
Stock Throughput
Warehouse to warehouse
Aegis Fortress combines underwriting expertise and claims advocacy
for seamless marine cargo risk management.
Lloyd's & Global Markets
Global Coverage
All-Risk Policies
Fast Claims
Expert Brokers

Marine Cargo Insurance

Navigate Global Trade with Confidence

Marine cargo insurance is not just a policy—it's a critical component of international trade. Whether you're shipping raw materials, finished goods, or high-value equipment, Aegis Fortress provides tailored coverage that mitigates financial exposure from physical loss or damage during transit.

Our team understands the complexities of Incoterms, multimodal transport, and supply chain risks. We work with leading underwriters to structure policies that align with your commercial contracts and provide seamless claims support wherever your cargo travels.

Who Needs Marine Cargo Insurance?

Importers, exporters, manufacturers, traders, and logistics providers all benefit from protecting their balance sheets against transit-related losses. Even if your buyer or seller arranges insurance, a contingent policy can fill critical gaps.


Open
Policy
Single
Shipment
Stock
Throughput

Coverage Options

Flexible Marine Cargo Insurance Solutions

From single shipments to annual programs, we design policies that match your operational needs and contractual obligations.

All-Risk Coverage (Institute Cargo Clauses A)

The broadest protection available, covering all risks of physical loss or damage from any external cause, subject to named exclusions.

Named Perils (Clauses B & C)

Cost-effective coverage for specific risks like fire, explosion, stranding, sinking, collision, and heavy weather.

Stock Throughput Policy

Integrated coverage for goods from point of origin through transit and interim storage until final destination, eliminating coverage gaps.

Contingency & Difference in Conditions

Protects when your supplier's or buyer's insurance is inadequate or fails to respond, safeguarding your financial interest.

High-Value & Project Cargo

Specialized coverage for oversized equipment, machinery, and project cargo with tailored risk engineering support.

War & Strikes Coverage

Optional extensions to protect against loss or damage caused by war, civil war, revolution, strikes, riots, and civil commotion.

Claims Support

Seamless Claims Handling When You Need It Most

In the event of loss or damage, our dedicated claims team guides you through every step, from survey coordination to settlement.

1

Immediate Notification

Notify us as soon as loss or damage is discovered. We'll open a claim file and assign a dedicated adjuster.

2

Survey & Documentation

We coordinate a local survey agent to assess the damage and gather necessary documents (bills of lading, invoices, packing lists).

3

Adjustment & Evaluation

Our claims experts review the survey report and policy terms to determine coverage and quantum.

4

Prompt Settlement

Once agreed, settlement is processed efficiently to minimize disruption to your cash flow and operations.

Why Choose Aegis Fortress

Expertise That Moves With Your Cargo

Marine insurance requires specialized knowledge. Our brokers understand marine law, customs procedures, and the nuances of international trade.

Specialist Marine Brokers

Access to Lloyd's of London and international marine markets for competitive terms and broad coverage.

Global Survey Network

Rapid response surveyors at major ports worldwide to assess damage and protect your interests.

Integrated Risk Solutions

Combine cargo insurance with bonds, guarantees, and other coverage for comprehensive trade protection.

Risk Management Advisory

Guidance on packaging, carrier selection, and Incoterms to reduce your overall risk profile.

Industries We Support

Protecting Diverse Cargo Interests Across the Globe

Agriculture & Soft Commodities Metals & Mining Energy & Petrochemicals Automotive & Machinery Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare Retail & Consumer Goods Technology & Electronics Project Cargo & Construction

Smooth Sailing for Your Supply Chain.

Aegis Fortress marine cargo insurance provides the financial security you need to trade confidently across borders and oceans.

Global
Reach
Fast
Claims
Tailored
Coverage

What Our Marine Insurance Helps You Achieve

  • Protect working capital and profit margins from unexpected cargo losses.
  • Comply with letter of credit requirements and trade finance conditions.
  • Gain leverage in carrier claims with dedicated subrogation support.
  • Avoid disputes with buyers/sellers over responsibility for transit losses.
  • Maintain consistent coverage for seasonal or high-volume shipping programs.
  • Enhance your company's reputation as a reliable and responsible trading partner.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions About Marine Cargo Insurance

Clause A provides "all risks" coverage (broadest). Clause B covers named perils including fire, explosion, sinking, collision, and heavy weather. Clause C is more restrictive, covering major casualties like fire, sinking, and collision only.

Typically, it's the CIF value (Cost, Insurance, and Freight) plus 10% to cover anticipated profit or additional expenses. We can also arrange coverage on other valuation bases as required.

Yes. Under FOB, risk transfers to the buyer once goods are on board, but you retain interest until payment is received. Seller's contingency insurance protects you if the buyer's insurance fails or is insufficient.

An Open Policy is an annual contract that automatically covers all shipments meeting the policy's terms. It streamlines administration, ensures continuous coverage, and provides a certificate of insurance for each shipment.

For open policy holders, certificates can be generated almost instantly. For single shipments, we aim to provide binding quotes and certificates within hours of receiving complete shipment details.

Protect Your Next Shipment

Don't Let Unforeseen Events Sink Your Profits

Contact Aegis Fortress today to discuss your marine cargo insurance needs. Our specialists will provide a competitive quotation and explain how we can secure your global supply chain.