Questions & Answers
| Q | What is Marine Cargo insurance? |
| A | Marine Cargo covers the transportation of goods from one place to another. The mode of conveyance can be by sea, air, rail, road, parcel post or courier sending. |
| Q | Why is Marine Cargo insurance useful? |
| A | Marine Cargo insurance gives you and your business peace of mind as it offers protection against loss or damage to goods during transportation. |
| Q | Is there any restriction on the types of cargo that can be insured? |
| A | No. QBE is able to underwrite all types of cargo - anything from primary produce (fresh, frozen and chilled) through to technology imports and bulk and dry liquid products. |
| Q | Can QBE insure Loss of Profits resulting from cargo losses? |
| A | Yes. We can underwrite Advance Loss of Profits on the basis of either agreed value or actual profits lost. |
| Q | Can QBE offer any Risk Management support? |
| A | Yes. We are able to provide valuable advisory and survey services (e.g. pre-shipment packing, load, stow and lashing, or discharge surveys) to support Risk Management programmes in your business. |
| Q | Can QBE insure vessels during the course of construction? |
| A | Yes. QBE is a respected insurer of Marine Builders Risks. QBE's Builders Risk policy caters for a range of vessels and watercraft. |
| Q | Who can benefit from the QBE COMMERCIAL HULL Cover? |
| A | Small to medium sized commercial vessels (up to 10,000 GRT) including: charter vessels, tugs and barges, harbour service vessels, passenger ferries, and coastal trading vessels. |
| Q | Can QBE offer any Risk Management support in this area? |
| A | Yes. We can help tailor a risk management programme that includes: - pre-purchase condition and valuation surveys - machinery maintenance scheduling - weather routing for blue water voyages - charter party contract reviews - and we can arrange prompt and efficient damage surveys / reporting from anywhere in the world. |
| Q | Can QBE offer a range of hull and non hull related liability products? |
| A | Yes. We can tailor covers for most vessel owners and operators plus waterfront activities including, for example, marinas and slipways. |
| Q | Does QBE have liability covers for carriers and freight forwarders? |
| A | Yes. We have a range of products that would suit these occupations. Ask your insurance advisor or QBE direct to provide you more information about these covers. |