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Cargo Insurance

Secure goods in transit against loss, theft, or damage—by land, sea, or air.

Business insurance

Cover that fits the way you work

Goods can be lost, stolen or damaged at any point in their journey, and carriers’ liability is often limited. Cargo and goods-in-transit insurance protects the value of your goods from collection to delivery.

Who it’s for

  • Importers and exporters
  • Hauliers, couriers and freight forwarders
  • Manufacturers shipping finished goods
  • Businesses moving stock between sites
What’s included

What a policy can cover

Every policy is different, so we’ll explain exactly what’s included, the limits and the exclusions before you decide.

Goods in transit by road, sea or air
Single-shipment or annual open cover
Loss, theft and accidental damage in transit
Loading, unloading and temporary storage, depending on the policy

Options worth asking about

Haulier’s liabilityTemperature-controlled goodsStock throughput for goods in storage
How it works

Getting covered with BETR

01

Initial Chat

We begin with a focused call to learn about your business, uncover your challenges, and understand your goals.

02

Risk Review

We conduct a deep-dive into your risks and exposures.

03

Bespoke Quote

We search the entire market to find insurance solutions precisely tailored to your specific needs and budget.

04

Onboarding

You’ll receive your policy documents, a dedicated account manager, and expert guidance and ongoing support whenever you need it.

FAQs

Common questions

Isn’t my carrier responsible if goods are damaged?

Carriers’ liability is often limited by contract or convention to far less than the goods are worth. Cargo insurance covers the shortfall.

Can I insure every shipment automatically?

Yes. An annual open cover policy can insure all shipments within agreed limits, so you don’t have to arrange cover each time.

Get a quote

Let’s find the right cargo cover

Send us a few details and one of our brokers will be in touch to talk through your needs.

Prefer to talk?

Call 020 3051 6247

Quote request

Cargo Insurance

Cover is subject to insurers’ acceptance, terms, conditions and exclusions. The information on this page is a general guide and isn’t advice; we’ll recommend cover based on your circumstances.

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Give us a call on 020 3051 6247 or fill in the form below and we will contact you. We endeavour to answer all inquiries within 24 hours on business days.