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If you're an agent or broker with a qualified book of business or a customer with a specialized insurance need, we'd love to partner with you.
Marine cargo insurance fuels international trade by providing essential protection for shippers’ merchandise. With internet efficiencies, more companies can engage in global trade, but they must ensure they have adequate insurance for their goods. Ocean Marine Cargo coverage from RLI insures against physical loss or damage for these goods while in transit. Coverage is available as an open policy or on an individual shipment basis.
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If you're a marine cargo shipper interested in marine cargo insurance, contact your commercial insurance agent or broker to get a quote from RLI.
RLI's ocean cargo marine policy offers protection for goods shipped by water or air, safeguarding against physical loss or damage. This coverage begins at the warehouse of shipment, extends to the warehouse of destination, and includes all intermediate transit by rail or truck. It is tailored to meet customers' specific business requirements and typically includes coverage for war risk, strikes and riot exposures, as well as warehouse storage, domestic transit, exhibitions, and more.
We insure a wide range of products from apparel to furniture to bulk oil. Whether your customers need coverage based on gross sales or insured values, we've got it covered. Competitive rates, flexible terms, and low minimum premiums.
RLI Marine can meet the cargo insurance needs of the following business types:
With direct access to RLI MarineExpress, policyholders can issue cargo certificates as needed for each shipment, free of charge.
RLI Marine has access to local marine claims expertise through our strategic relationship with W. K. Webster.
Our claims adjusters work to effect recovery on claims to minimize loss experience.
Through our partnership with Globex International Group, we offer assistance and guidance in providing local policies in over 100 countries.
Our cargo underwriters are practiced at tailoring coverage to customers’ specific needs.
Not an agent or broker? If you're a marine cargo shipper interested in marine cargo insurance, contact your commercial insurance agent or broker to get a quote from RLI.
View and download our Marine Cargo marketing materials for your customers.
If you're an agent or broker with a qualified book of business or a customer with a specialized insurance need, we'd love to partner with you.