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Goods in transit insurance covers property against loss or damage while it is in transit from one place to another or being stored during a journey. You can take this insurance out for goods being distributed in your own vehicle or by a third-party carrier, both domestically and abroad. Policies often specify the means of transport to be used, which may include the postal service.
If you are shipping your goods by sea then you would take out marine insurance. This also includes the transit of cargo over land at each end of the voyage.
Cover
A goods-in-transit policy will protect you from:- Theft (while in transit)
- Loss (while in transit)
- Damage caused by accidents during transit
- Damage caused during transit
- The consequences of any untoward delay (in some cases)
As with other forms of insurance, you and your provider will need to agree on how much the goods are valued at. If the goods are new then this shouldn't be too much of a problem. Remember, this type of insurance does not protect you if you find the goods you have ordered or dispatched are inferior, below standard, or damaged through inappropriate packaging - this is not quality control.
There are two types of cover:
- Old-for-new - items are replaced at their current market value
- Indemnity cover - the insurance company will take into account general depreciation.
Be careful to check which type of cover the insurance company is proposing (obviously the former is a far better option), but it can be expensive. If you do purchase an old-for-new policy, make sure to value your contents at their replacement value, not at their actual value.
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