Cover for goods Get covered for loss and damages
to property or goods in transit.

What is Goods in Transit Cover?

We provide cover against loss or damage to property arising from accidents while loading, unloading, during conveyance and when goods are in temporary housing in the course of transit.
What's in it for you?
  • We offer you flexible coverage options
  • Our policy has negotiable insurance cover rates and you also get to inform us of the extent of cover you would like.
  • We provide you with a worldwide claims survey and settlement assistance.
different modes of transport on a dock and a plane flying overhead
How does it work?
  • The general description of the goods covered
  • The maximum value payable under the policy
  • The value of any one consignment

Under this policy you are cover against loss or damage to property arising from accidents while loading, unloading of goods and whilst goods are in transit.

The insured is required to periodically provide the insurer with:

multiple modes of transportation on a dock

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Want to know more about Goods in Transit Cover?If you want to know more, we've answered some questions for you.

    Some types of loss are not insured. The main exclusions are loss or damage caused by:

    • Willful misconduct of the insured(the merchant)
    • Ordinary leakage, loss in weight, wear and tear of goods
    • Insufficient packing, inadequate storage in a container, inherent vice, or goods deterioration caused by delay
    • Insolvency or financial default of the owners, managers and so on, of the vessel
    • Loss or damage due to nuclear weapons/radiations
    • Deductible/excess
    • Loss due to unseaworthiness of the vessel
    • Consequential loss

    To discuss your Marine Insurance requirements, contact your broker, agent or call us directly on +254 0711 065 100 or email us at marine@uap-oldmutual.com.