Business
Marine Insurance
Marine cargo and goods-in-transit cover for importers, exporters, distributors and logistics operators, arranged per-shipment or under an annual open cover.
What this policy covers
- Loss or damage in transit by sea, air or road
- Loading and offloading risks
- General average and salvage charges
- Warehouse-to-warehouse transit
Why arrange it through Hace
- Open cover for regular importers
- Certificates issued per shipment
- Assistance with survey and documentation
- Support with insurer and carrier recoveries
Optional extensions
- • War and strikes cover
- • Duty insurance
- • Extended storage
- • Increased value cover
Common exclusions
- • Losses that happened before the policy start date
- • Deliberate or fraudulent acts
- • War, invasion and nuclear risks (unless specially arranged)
- • Wear, tear and gradual deterioration
- • Insufficient or unsuitable packing
- • Inherent vice of the goods
- • Delay-related financial loss
Frequently asked
Is marine insurance mandatory for imports into Kenya?+
Kenyan importers are required to place marine cargo insurance with a locally licensed insurer. We arrange compliant cover and the certificate needed for clearance.
Ready to arrange marine insurance?
Tell us what you need to protect and we will compare the market and come back with clear options.