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What is the primary reason why marine insurance is considered the most traditional and highly developed branch of insurance?
What is the primary reason why marine insurance is considered the most traditional and highly developed branch of insurance?
What is the primary difference between a perils-only policy and an all-risks policy?
What is the primary difference between a perils-only policy and an all-risks policy?
What is the burden of proof in a perils-only policy?
What is the burden of proof in a perils-only policy?
What is not typically covered in a standard perils-only policy?
What is not typically covered in a standard perils-only policy?
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What is the purpose of an all-risks policy?
What is the purpose of an all-risks policy?
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Why do export-import companies have the option of purchasing additional coverage?
Why do export-import companies have the option of purchasing additional coverage?
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What is the advantage of having a standardized policy across countries?
What is the advantage of having a standardized policy across countries?
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What is the primary difference between marine insurance and other types of insurance?
What is the primary difference between marine insurance and other types of insurance?
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What is the significance of the general average sacrifice in a perils-only policy?
What is the significance of the general average sacrifice in a perils-only policy?
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Why is marine insurance considered the most developed branch of insurance?
Why is marine insurance considered the most developed branch of insurance?
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Study Notes
Risks in Foreign Trade
- Transportation risks are inherent in foreign trade due to natural forces and human error affecting safe goods movement.
- Insurance plays a vital role in commerce, particularly in mitigating financial losses during the transit of goods over long distances.
- Extended marine insurance is standard in export trade, covering ocean voyages and subsequent transport methods to reach overseas buyers.
Types of Risks Faced in Export-Import Businesses
- Political Risk: Includes government actions like confiscation, war, terrorism, and strikes impacting international business operations.
- Foreign Credit Risk: Relates to potential nonpayment or delayed payments for imported goods, affecting cash flow.
- Transportation Risk: Involves loss (partial or total) or damage to goods during transit, jeopardizing shipments.
- Foreign Exchange/Transfer Risk: Concerns currency depreciation of the buyer’s country relative to the exporter’s currency, affecting payment efficacy.
Marine Insurance
- Marine insurance is essential in international trade, protecting against various shipment risks.
- All-risks policies require underwriters to prove loss is due to an excluded clause, placing the onus on them for claims.
- Additional coverage options are available through endorsements or separate war-risks policies, enhancing protection.
Ensuring Quality in Import-Export
- Quality assurance is crucial for building consumer trust and driving sales in the global marketplace.
- Manufacturers must adhere to varying standards (national, regional, or international) to remain competitive.
- While most industrial standards are voluntary, some mandatory regulations exist, especially in health, safety, and environmental sectors.
- In Europe, consumers often demand certification proof, and EU directives mandate compliance with specific product certification standards.
- Establishing quality standards for imports helps both suppliers create adequate products and buyers ensure safety and quality assurance.
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This quiz assesses knowledge on insurance in the context of foreign trade, including its role in reducing financial losses and stimulating early commerce. It covers the importance of insurance in export trade and its relationship with the movement of goods over long distances.
