Marine Insurance in International Trade

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What is the primary reason why marine insurance is the most traditional and highly developed branch of insurance?

Ocean shipping is the predominant form of transport for large cargo

What is a key feature of perils-only marine cargo insurance policies?

They only cover losses due to enumerated perils

What is not typically covered by a standard perils-only policy?

Damage due to seaworthiness of vessel

What can export-import companies purchase to cover additional risks not covered by a perils-only policy?

<p>Additional coverage for risks such as water damage or contamination</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between a perils-only policy and an all-risks policy?

<p>The level of coverage provided</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are practices and policies more standardized in marine insurance?

<p>Because it is a more established and traditional branch of insurance</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key benefit of purchasing an all-risks policy?

<p>It provides broader coverage than a perils-only policy</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a general average sacrifice?

<p>A voluntary sacrifice of part of the cargo to save the rest</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the burden of proof in a perils-only policy?

<p>On the cargo owner to prove the loss was due to an enumerated peril</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are aviation and inland carriage insurance policies often based on marine insurance principles?

<p>Because marine insurance is a more established and traditional branch of insurance</p> Signup and view all the answers

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