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Marine and Cargo Insurance

Safeguard your goods in transit

In marine and cargo logistics, a single mishap can derail your bottom line. Knightcorp Insurance Brokers provides tailored policies to protect your shipments, vehicles, and reputation—whether by sea, air, rail, or road. From local deliveries to global freight, navigate risk with confidence.

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Why Choose Our Marine and Cargo Insurance?

Navigating the complexities of marine and cargo transport requires robust insurance solutions. Our policies offer comprehensive protection tailored to your business needs.

Complete Coverage

Protects against physical loss or damage to goods during international and domestic transit, including storage periods.

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Financial Security

Mitigates financial losses from unforeseen incidents, ensuring your business remains resilient.

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Customised Solutions

Tailored policies to match the unique risks associated with your specific cargo and shipping routes.

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Expert Claims Handling

Dedicated claims specialists provide prompt assistance, minimising disruptions to your operations.

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Our Process

Our streamlined process ensures tailored coverage, competitive terms, and ongoing support for your insurance needs.

Assessing Your Needs

Uncover specific risks and tailor solutions to fit your business and budget.

Conduct a detailed risk assessment to identify specific coverage requirements, budget constraints, and unique risks. Develop a customised insurance solution tailored to your business.

Assessing Your Needs

Uncover specific risks and tailor solutions to fit your business and budget.

Conduct a detailed risk assessment to identify specific coverage requirements, budget constraints, and unique risks. Develop a customised insurance solution tailored to your business.

Insurer Selection & Market Research

Leverage industry insights and relationships to identify the best insurers for your risk profile.

Research the insurance market to identify suitable providers. Compare coverage options, terms, and pricing. Negotiate with insurers to secure the best terms and policies.

Policy Recommendation

Understanding your options with clarity and confidence.

Present a range of policy options and provide clear explanations of their coverage and implications. Assist you in selecting the best policy to meet your specific needs.

Policy Submission & Confirmation

A seamless application and underwriting process.

Submit the selected policy application and coordinate with the insurer during underwriting. Review the final policy documents and ensure all details are accurate before providing you with the confirmed coverage.

Ongoing Support & Adjustments

Proactive policy reviews and claims assistance moving forward.

Provide continuous assistance with claims, policy reviews, and adjustments as your business evolves. Ensure your coverage remains aligned with changing risks and project needs for long-term protection and peace of mind.

Expertise That Works

Specialised Knowledge. Superior Protection

In Australia’s bustling marine, logistics and freight industries, specialised expertise is crucial to navigating the unique challenges of intermodal, multimodal, direct, and own-account transport. Our service team is equipped with the skills and qualifications to provide comprehensive insurance solutions tailored to your business needs.

  • Understanding the Law of the Sea or the Law of the Land: Expertise understanding regulatory environments and working with local and international insurers for optimal coverage solutions.
  • Specialisation in Marine Liability Insurance: In-depth knowledge of liability coverage specific to Australian port operators, cargo owners, and shipping agents.
  • Claims Management Expertise: Experienced in handling marine and cargo claims quickly and efficiently under Australian legal frameworks and insurance standards.

Leadership

Meet Huw

Huw Thomas brings a wealth of experience in the transport and logistics industry, helping businesses navigate the complexities of risk management. With a sharp eye for detail and a deep understanding of insurer negotiations, he ensures operators have the right protection—from fleet coverage to liability and supply chain risks—so they can keep goods moving without disruption.

Huw Thomas, Head of Broking

Frequently Asked Questions

Demystifying Insurance

  1. Marine cargo insurance covers loss or damage to goods during transit by sea, air, or land, including storage periods.

  2. Not strictly, but it is highly recommended to protect against potential financial losses from unforeseen events during transit.

  3. Premiums are determined based on factors such as cargo type, value, destination, and chosen coverage scope.

  4. Absolutely. A good brokerage will customise policies to address the unique risks and requirements of your business operations. For instance, your marine and cargo policy would be customised based in part on the type, value, and fragility of your cargo, as well as risks associated with the trade route you are traveling, the transit type, and any storage risks. 

  5. Contact our claims department promptly with all relevant documentation. Our experts will guide you through the process to ensure a swift resolution.