Cargo Insurance Overview

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What type of insurance covers physical damage to or loss of goods during transit?

  • Cargo insurance (correct)
  • Marine insurance
  • Transportation insurance
  • Goods insurance

What is the term for a principle of cargo insurance that relates to ocean and sea voyages?

  • Cargo Clauses
  • Institute Cargo Clauses
  • General Average (correct)
  • War Clauses

What happens when General Average is declared?

  • Only the damaged goods are covered
  • All parties involved must contribute to covering the loss (correct)
  • The means of transport is not saved
  • The remaining cargo is not affected

What type of clauses provide the most cover in cargo insurance?

<p>Institute Cargo Clauses A (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the equivalent of Institute Cargo Clauses A for movement by air?

<p>Institute Cargo Clauses (Air) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do premiums for Institute Cargo Clauses B and C tend to be lower?

<p>Because they cover fewer risks (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of exporters arranging their own marine cargo insurance?

<p>To gain more control over the insurance and pass the cost to the customer (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum obligation of the seller in an Ex Works sale?

<p>To make the goods available for collection at their premises (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do importers often assume that suppliers include marine cargo insurance for free?

<p>Because they are unaware of the cost being included in the purchase price (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of cargo insurance policy covers a specific shipment?

<p>Voyage Policy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do importers benefit from arranging their own cargo insurance?

<p>Because they can get more comprehensive and price-competitive insurance in their local market (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of cargo insurance policy is drawn up for an agreed period, allowing any number of shipments during that time?

<p>Open Cover (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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