Types of shipping insurance
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Here are some types of shipping coverage:
– Legal liability: This is your most basic insurance for many international moving companies, where your goods are automatically covered under a legal liability standard based on what the transportation industry sets. Most of the time, the ocean carrier is responsible for approximately $500 per package (coverage for air shipments is determined by weight). This insurance does not cover partial loss.
– Total loss coverage: Your entire shipment must be lost, destroyed or damaged for this type of coverage to apply, and does not cover any partial loss or damage.
– All-Risk Cargo Insurance: The safest (and most expensive) bet when it comes to shipping your goods covers any possible loss or damage during ocean transit. Usually, this includes water or fire damage, theft, partial loss, breakage and more. Additionally, it covers non-delivery of goods and improper stowage by the shipping company This type of insurance is recommended for all household goods and automobile shipments.