Ocean Marine

Marine Cargo

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.

Insurance Type
Admitted
Distribution
Retail & Wholesale
Availability
Available in 50 U.S. states and D.C.
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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.

Coverage

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.

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Appetite & Eligibility

Appetite & coverage amounts

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.


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Business types

RLI Marine can meet the cargo insurance needs of the following business types:

  • Importers
  • Exporters
  • Freight forwarders and logistics providers
  • Manufacturers
  • Multinational companies
  • Business-to-business Internet sales
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Benefits

What you get when you partner with RLI

Online Certificates & Reporting

With direct access to RLI MarineExpress, policyholders can issue cargo certificates as needed for each shipment, free of charge.

Access to a Worldwide Claims Network

RLI Marine has access to local marine claims expertise through our strategic relationship with W. K. Webster.

Subrogation & Recovery

Our claims adjusters work to effect recovery on claims to minimize loss experience.

Local Policies

Through our partnership with Globex International Group, we offer assistance and guidance in providing local policies in over 100 countries.

Experienced Underwriters

Our cargo underwriters are practiced at tailoring coverage to customers’ specific needs.

Resources for agents & brokers

Open Cargo Coverage Application

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.

Marketing Materials: Marine Cargo

View and download our Marine Cargo marketing materials for your customers.

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Get Appointed

Ready to partner with RLI?

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.

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