{"id":16123,"date":"2025-04-03T11:35:40","date_gmt":"2025-04-03T15:35:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.assur360.ca\/cargo-insurance-2\/"},"modified":"2026-06-26T02:17:23","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T06:17:23","slug":"cargo-insurance-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.assur360.ca\/en\/cargo-insurance-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Quebec Cargo Insurance 2026: Cargo Protection in Transit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style>#ez-toc-container{display:none!important}<\/style>\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"InsuranceAgency\", \"name\": \"Assur360\", \"url\": \"https:\/\/assur360.ca\", \"logo\": \"https:\/\/assur360.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/logo-assur360.png\", \"telephone\": \"+18663574451\", \"address\": {\"@type\": \"PostalAddress\", \"streetAddress\": \"681 Boulevard Smith Sud\", \"addressLocality\": \"Thetford Mines\", \"addressRegion\": \"QC\", \"postalCode\": \"G6G 1N1\", \"addressCountry\": \"CA\"}, \"areaServed\": {\"@type\": \"AdministrativeArea\", \"name\": \"Qu\u00e9bec\"}, \"serviceType\": \"Cargo insurance for goods in transit\", \"description\": \"Cargo insurance for goods in land, sea, and air transit. All-risk coverage, open policy, incoterms, and customs. AMF-certified brokers.\"}<\/script>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px;line-height:1.8;color:#334155;\">Shipping goods within Canada, the U.S. or internationally? Cargo insurance protects the <strong>value of your goods in transit<\/strong> against loss, theft, damage and transportation hazards. At <strong>Assur360<\/strong>, our <strong>AMF-certified brokers<\/strong> compare offers from 9+ insurers to find the optimal coverage \u2014 whether you&#8217;re shipping by truck, ship, plane or train, open or closed. Get your cargo quote in 3 minutes.   <\/p>\n\n<div style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:40px;margin:40px 0 56px;background:linear-gradient(145deg,#f8fafc,#f0f9ff);border-radius:20px;padding:40px;border:1px solid #e2e8f0;flex-wrap:wrap;\">\n  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/spcdn.shortpixel.ai\/spio\/ret_img,q_cdnize,to_auto,s_webp:avif\/www.assur360.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/assurance-cargo-transport.jpg\" alt=\"Cargo in transit \u2014 Assur360 insurance\" style=\"width:45%;max-width:420px;border-radius:16px;flex-shrink:0;height:auto;\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\n  <div style=\"flex:1;min-width:280px;\">\n    <p style=\"color:#10c4c7;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;margin:0 0 12px;\">IN BRIEF<\/p>\n    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#0d1f2d;font-size:26px;font-weight:800;margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.3;font-family:'Sora',sans-serif;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cargo-insurance-transport-of-goods\"><\/span>Cargo insurance (transport of goods)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n    <p style=\"color:#475569;font-size:16px;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 12px;\">Cargo insurance covers <strong>goods in transit<\/strong> (land, sea, air) against theft, fire, accident, water. <em>All-risk<\/em> or <em>named perils<\/em> coverage depending on the risk profile. <\/p>\n    <p style=\"color:#475569;font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;margin:0;\"><strong>Limits:<\/strong> $50,000 to $1 million per load (truck), up to several million dollars for sea containers. Sensitive goods (electronics, pharmaceuticals, alcohol) are often excluded without a specific amendment. <\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0d1f2d,#1a3a4a);border-radius:16px;padding:40px;text-align:center;margin:40px 0;\">\n<p style=\"color:#94a3b8;font-size:14px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:2px;margin:0 0 12px;\">COMMERCIAL CARGO INSURANCE<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"color:#ffffff;font-size:28px;margin:0 0 16px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Protect-the-value-of-your-goods-in-transit\"><\/span>Protect the value of your goods in transit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"color:#94a3b8;margin:0 0 28px;\">Land, sea, air transit. All-risk or named peril. Annual open policy or one-time trip.  <\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.assur360.ca\/en\/online-business-insurance-quote\/\" style=\"background:#10c4c7;color:#0d1f2d;padding:16px 36px;border-radius:8px;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;font-size:16px;display:inline-block;\">Free 3-minute quote<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:0;margin:0 0 40px;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid #e2e8f0;\">\n<div style=\"background:#f8fafc;padding:24px;text-align:center;border-right:1px solid #e2e8f0;\"><div style=\"color:#10c4c7;font-size:32px;font-weight:800;margin-bottom:4px;\">9+<\/div><div style=\"color:#64748b;font-size:13px;\">Cargo insurers<\/div><\/div><div style=\"background:#f8fafc;padding:24px;text-align:center;border-right:1px solid #e2e8f0;\"><div style=\"color:#10c4c7;font-size:32px;font-weight:800;margin-bottom:4px;\">All-risk<\/div><div style=\"color:#64748b;font-size:13px;\">Wide coverage<\/div><\/div><div style=\"background:#f8fafc;padding:24px;text-align:center;border-right:1px solid #e2e8f0;\"><div style=\"color:#10c4c7;font-size:32px;font-weight:800;margin-bottom:4px;\">3 min<\/div><div style=\"color:#64748b;font-size:13px;\">Quick Quote<\/div><\/div><div style=\"background:#f8fafc;padding:24px;text-align:center;\"><div style=\"color:#10c4c7;font-size:32px;font-weight:800;margin-bottom:4px;\">24 \/ 7<\/div><div style=\"color:#64748b;font-size:13px;\">Claims assistance<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why-take-out-cargo-insurance-in-Quebec\"><\/span>Why take out cargo insurance in Quebec?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#334155;\">In Canada, the legal liability of the motor carrier is limited to approximately <strong>$4.41 per kilogram<\/strong> (Warsaw Convention for air transport: even lower). For most value-added goods, this limit is largely insufficient. Cargo insurance closes this gap and protects your bottom line.  <\/p>\n\n<div style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px;margin:32px 0;\">\n<div style=\"background:#f8fafc;border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-top:4px solid #10c4c7;border-radius:12px;padding:28px;\"><div style=\"font-size:32px;margin-bottom:16px;\">\ud83d\ude9a<\/div><h3 style=\"color:#0d1f2d;font-size:18px;margin:0 0 12px;\">Land Transit<\/h3><p style=\"color:#334155;font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;margin:0;\">Truck, rail: all-risk coverage between the warehouse of origin and final delivery, including transshipments and temporary storage.<\/p><\/div><div style=\"background:#f8fafc;border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-top:4px solid #10c4c7;border-radius:12px;padding:28px;\"><div style=\"font-size:32px;margin-bottom:16px;\">\ud83d\udea2<\/div><h3 style=\"color:#0d1f2d;font-size:18px;margin:0 0 12px;\">Sea Transit<\/h3><p style=\"color:#334155;font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;margin:0;\">Bulk containers and cargoes: ICC-A (all-risk), ICC-B or ICC-C conditions as required. War and strike coverage available as expansions. <\/p><\/div><div style=\"background:#f8fafc;border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-top:4px solid #10c4c7;border-radius:12px;padding:28px;\"><div style=\"font-size:32px;margin-bottom:16px;\">\u2708\ufe0f<\/div><h3 style=\"color:#0d1f2d;font-size:18px;margin:0 0 12px;\">Air transit<\/h3><p style=\"color:#334155;font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;margin:0;\">International Express Shipments, Perishable Goods, High Value, Pharmaceuticals: 24\/7 Door-to-Door Coverage.<\/p><\/div><div style=\"background:#f8fafc;border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-top:4px solid #10c4c7;border-radius:12px;padding:28px;\"><div style=\"font-size:32px;margin-bottom:16px;\">\ud83d\udce6<\/div><h3 style=\"color:#0d1f2d;font-size:18px;margin:0 0 12px;\">Annual Open Policy<\/h3><p style=\"color:#334155;font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;margin:0;\">For regular shippers: all shipments for the year are covered automatically, with monthly reporting. Preferential pricing. <\/p><\/div><div style=\"background:#f8fafc;border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-top:4px solid #10c4c7;border-radius:12px;padding:28px;\"><div style=\"font-size:32px;margin-bottom:16px;\">\ud83c\udfaf<\/div><h3 style=\"color:#0d1f2d;font-size:18px;margin:0 0 12px;\">Unique Trip<\/h3><p style=\"color:#334155;font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;margin:0;\">For a one-off shipment of high value: premium calculated on a case-by-case basis depending on the route, value and type of goods.<\/p><\/div><div style=\"background:#f8fafc;border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-top:4px solid #10c4c7;border-radius:12px;padding:28px;\"><div style=\"font-size:32px;margin-bottom:16px;\">\ud83d\udec3<\/div><h3 style=\"color:#0d1f2d;font-size:18px;margin:0 0 12px;\">Customs clearance &#038; import\/export<\/h3><p style=\"color:#334155;font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;margin:0;\">Coverage aligned with Incoterms (EXW, FOB, CIF, DDP). Compliance with Canadian and U.S. customs requirements. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-cargo-insurance-works-%E2%80%94-the-steps\"><\/span>How cargo insurance works \u2014 the steps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<div style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:20px;margin:32px 0;\">\n<div style=\"display:flex;gap:20px;align-items:flex-start;\"><div style=\"background:#10c4c7;color:#0d1f2d;width:36px;height:36px;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-weight:700;font-size:16px;flex-shrink:0;min-width:36px;\">1<\/div><div><h3 style=\"color:#0d1f2d;margin:0 0 8px;\">Evaluating your shipping flows<\/h3><p style=\"color:#334155;margin:0;line-height:1.6;\">Your broker analyzes your volumes, destinations, modes of transportation and types of goods to recommend open policy or single trip.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div style=\"display:flex;gap:20px;align-items:flex-start;\"><div style=\"background:#10c4c7;color:#0d1f2d;width:36px;height:36px;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-weight:700;font-size:16px;flex-shrink:0;min-width:36px;\">2<\/div><div><h3 style=\"color:#0d1f2d;margin:0 0 8px;\">Determination of insured value<\/h3><p style=\"color:#334155;margin:0;line-height:1.6;\">The insured value is usually the invoice value + 10% (ancillary costs). For international flights, the CIF value (Cost + Insurance + Freight) is used. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div style=\"display:flex;gap:20px;align-items:flex-start;\"><div style=\"background:#10c4c7;color:#0d1f2d;width:36px;height:36px;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-weight:700;font-size:16px;flex-shrink:0;min-width:36px;\">3<\/div><div><h3 style=\"color:#0d1f2d;margin:0 0 8px;\">Choice of coverage (all-risk or named)<\/h3><p style=\"color:#334155;margin:0;line-height:1.6;\">All-risk (ICC-A) for fragile or high-value goods; Named Peril (ICC-C) for Robust Commodities. Your broker compares 9+ insurers. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div style=\"display:flex;gap:20px;align-items:flex-start;\"><div style=\"background:#10c4c7;color:#0d1f2d;width:36px;height:36px;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-weight:700;font-size:16px;flex-shrink:0;min-width:36px;\">4<\/div><div><h3 style=\"color:#0d1f2d;margin:0 0 8px;\">Policy Issuance and Certificates<\/h3><p style=\"color:#334155;margin:0;line-height:1.6;\">Annual policy issued; Insurance certificates issued per shipment for presentation to customs and the consignee (often required for import\/export).<\/p><\/div><\/div><div style=\"display:flex;gap:20px;align-items:flex-start;\"><div style=\"background:#10c4c7;color:#0d1f2d;width:36px;height:36px;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-weight:700;font-size:16px;flex-shrink:0;min-width:36px;\">5<\/div><div><h3 style=\"color:#0d1f2d;margin:0 0 8px;\">Monthly Report (Open Policy)<\/h3><p style=\"color:#334155;margin:0;line-height:1.6;\">You report the volumes shipped each month; The premium is adjusted annually based on actual volume.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div style=\"display:flex;gap:20px;align-items:flex-start;\"><div style=\"background:#10c4c7;color:#0d1f2d;width:36px;height:36px;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-weight:700;font-size:16px;flex-shrink:0;min-width:36px;\">6<\/div><div><h3 style=\"color:#0d1f2d;margin:0 0 8px;\">In the event of a claim: quick claim<\/h3><p style=\"color:#334155;margin:0;line-height:1.6;\">Take a photograph, obtain a letter of reserve from the carrier, notify your broker within 72 hours. Claim based on declared insured value. <\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0d2d2d,#0a2a2a);border:2px solid #10c4c7;border-radius:12px;padding:24px;margin:32px 0;display:flex;gap:16px;align-items:flex-start;\"><div style=\"font-size:28px;flex-shrink:0;\">\ud83d\udca1<\/div><div><p style=\"color:#10c4c7;font-weight:700;font-size:16px;margin:0 0 8px;\">Check your Incoterms before shipping<\/p><p style=\"color:#94a3b8;font-size:14px;margin:0;line-height:1.6;\">Incoterms (EXW, FOB, CIF, DDP&#8230;) determine who is responsible for insurance at each stage. Shipping <strong style=\"color:#ffffff;\">FOB<\/strong> without a cargo policy means <strong style=\"color:#ffffff;\">you carry the risk from the moment it is loaded<\/strong>. Your Assur360 broker checks the consistency between your commercial contracts and your insurance policy.  <\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indicative-cargo-insurance-rates-2026\"><\/span>Indicative cargo insurance rates 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<div style=\"overflow-x:auto;margin:32px 0;\"><table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;\"><thead><tr style=\"background:#0d1f2d;color:#ffffff;\"><th style=\"padding:14px 16px;text-align:left;border:none;\">Shipping Type<\/th><th style=\"padding:14px 16px;text-align:left;border:none;\">Commodity Value<\/th><th style=\"padding:14px 16px;text-align:left;border:none;\">Average Rate<\/th><th style=\"padding:14px 16px;text-align:left;border:none;\">Estimated Premium<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr style=\"background:#f8fafc;\"><td style=\"padding:12px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0;font-weight:600;color:#0d1f2d;\">QC Truck \u2192 Ontario<\/td><td style=\"padding:12px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0;color:#334155;\">$50,000,000,000,000<\/td><td style=\"padding:12px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0;color:#334155;\">$<\/td><td style=\"padding:12px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0;color:#334155;\">75 \/ shipment<\/td><\/tr><tr style=\"background:#ffffff;\"><td style=\"padding:12px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0;font-weight:600;color:#0d1f2d;\">QC Truck \u2192 USA<\/td><td style=\"padding:12px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0;color:#334155;\">$100,000,000,000<\/td><td style=\"padding:12px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0;color:#334155;\">$<\/td><td style=\"padding:12px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0;color:#334155;\">250\/shipment<\/td><\/tr><tr style=\"background:#f8fafc;\"><td style=\"padding:12px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0;font-weight:600;color:#0d1f2d;\">Sea Container (all-risk)<\/td><td style=\"padding:12px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0;color:#334155;\">$200,000,000<\/td><td style=\"padding:12px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0;color:#334155;\">0.40%<\/td><td style=\"padding:12px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0;color:#334155;\">$800 \/ shipment<\/td><\/tr><tr style=\"background:#ffffff;\"><td style=\"padding:12px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0;font-weight:600;color:#0d1f2d;\">International Air Freight<\/td><td style=\"padding:12px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0;color:#334155;\">$50,000,000<\/td><td style=\"padding:12px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0;color:#334155;\">$<\/td><td style=\"padding:12px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0;color:#334155;\">400 \/ Shipment<\/td><\/tr><tr style=\"background:#f8fafc;\"><td style=\"padding:12px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0;font-weight:600;color:#0d1f2d;\">Annual Open Policy ($2M Theft)<\/td><td style=\"padding:12px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0;color:#334155;\">$2,000,000\/year<\/td><td style=\"padding:12px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0;color:#334155;\">0.20%<\/td><td style=\"padding:12px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0;color:#334155;\">\u2248 $4,000\/year<\/td><\/tr><tr style=\"background:#ffffff;\"><td style=\"padding:12px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0;font-weight:600;color:#0d1f2d;\">Fragile \/ high-value goods<\/td><td style=\"padding:12px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0;color:#334155;\">Variable<\/td><td style=\"padding:12px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0;color:#334155;\">0.50% \u2013 1.5%<\/td><td style=\"padding:12px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0;color:#334155;\">On quote<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#64748b;font-size:13px;font-style:italic;text-align:center;\">*Indicative rates 2026. <a href=\"https:\/\/assur360.ca\/soumission-assurance-commerciale\/\">Get your exact price in 3 minutes<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Obligations-and-legal-framework-in-Quebec\"><\/span>Obligations and legal framework in Quebec<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<div style=\"background:#fef2f2;border:2px solid #ef4444;border-radius:12px;padding:24px;margin:32px 0;display:flex;gap:16px;align-items:flex-start;\"><div style=\"font-size:28px;flex-shrink:0;\">\u26a0\ufe0f<\/div><div><p style=\"color:#991b1b;font-weight:700;font-size:16px;margin:0 0 8px;\">Limited Carrier Liability \u2014 Protect Your Cargo<\/p><p style=\"color:#7f1d1d;font-size:14px;margin:0;line-height:1.6;\">In Canada, the liability of the motor carrier is capped by the <strong>Quebec Transportation Act (RSA)<\/strong> and interprovincial rules. Without separate cargo insurance, a total loss of a $100,000 shipment could leave you with only <strong>a few thousand dollars<\/strong> in carrier compensation. For international shipping, the COGSA\/Hague-Visby limits are even more restrictive.  <\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0d1f2d,#1a3a4a);border-radius:16px;padding:40px;text-align:center;margin:40px 0;\"><p style=\"color:#94a3b8;font-size:14px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:2px;margin:0 0 12px;\">FREE QUOTE<\/p><h3 style=\"color:#ffffff;font-size:28px;margin:0 0 16px;\">Your cargo deserves real protection<\/h3><p style=\"color:#94a3b8;margin:0 0 28px;\">Compare 9+ cargo insurers in 3 minutes. Preferential rate for regular shippers. <\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.assur360.ca\/en\/online-business-insurance-quote\/\" style=\"background:#10c4c7;color:#0d1f2d;padding:16px 36px;border-radius:8px;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;font-size:16px;display:inline-block;margin-right:12px;\">Free<\/a><a href=\"tel:+18663574451\" style=\"background:transparent;color:#ffffff;padding:16px 36px;border-radius:8px;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;font-size:16px;display:inline-block;border:2px solid #ffffff;\">\ud83d\udcde quote 1-866-357-4451<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quebec-cities-served\"><\/span>Quebec cities served<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#334155;\">Our Assur360 brokers support shippers and importers throughout Quebec: <strong>Montreal<\/strong> (port and airport hub), <strong>Quebec City<\/strong>, <strong>Laval<\/strong>, <strong>Longueuil<\/strong>, <strong>Sherbrooke<\/strong>, <strong>Trois-Rivi\u00e8res<\/strong>, <strong>Saguenay<\/strong>, <strong>Gatineau<\/strong>, <strong>Thetford Mines<\/strong> and the industrial zones of the South Shore and North Shore. 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It protects the value of the cargo between the point of origin and the final destination, regardless of the mode of transportation used. <\/div><\/details><details style=\"border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-radius:8px;padding:0;margin-bottom:12px;overflow:hidden;\"><summary style=\"padding:18px 20px;cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;color:#0d1f2d;list-style:none;background:#f8fafc;\">What is the difference between open and closed policies?<\/summary><div style=\"padding:16px 20px;color:#334155;line-height:1.7;border-top:1px solid #e2e8f0;\">An open cover automatically covers all shipments for the year with monthly volume reporting \u2014 ideal for regular shippers. A closed policy (single-trip) covers only one shipment at a time \u2014 suitable for one-time or high-value shipments. <\/div><\/details><details style=\"border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-radius:8px;padding:0;margin-bottom:12px;overflow:hidden;\"><summary style=\"padding:18px 20px;cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;color:#0d1f2d;list-style:none;background:#f8fafc;\">What is all-risk versus named coverage?<\/summary><div style=\"padding:16px 20px;color:#334155;line-height:1.7;border-top:1px solid #e2e8f0;\">All-risk coverage covers all risks except those explicitly excluded (ICC-A standard internationally). The named coverage only covers the perils listed in the contract (fire, collision, upset). All-risk is more expensive but broader \u2014 recommended for fragile or high-value goods.  <\/div><\/details><details style=\"border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-radius:8px;padding:0;margin-bottom:12px;overflow:hidden;\"><summary style=\"padding:18px 20px;cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;color:#0d1f2d;list-style:none;background:#f8fafc;\">How do I declare the insured value?<\/summary><div style=\"padding:16px 20px;color:#334155;line-height:1.7;border-top:1px solid #e2e8f0;\">The insured value is usually the invoice value + 10% (covers ancillary costs and lost profit margin). For import\/export, the CIF (Cost, Insurance, Freight) value is used. Under-declaring exposes you to proportional compensation in the event of a claim.  <\/div><\/details><details style=\"border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-radius:8px;padding:0;margin-bottom:12px;overflow:hidden;\"><summary style=\"padding:18px 20px;cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;color:#0d1f2d;list-style:none;background:#f8fafc;\">What is an incoterm and why does it matter?<\/summary><div style=\"padding:16px 20px;color:#334155;line-height:1.7;border-top:1px solid #e2e8f0;\">Incoterms (ICC) define who \u2014 seller or buyer \u2014 is responsible for freight, insurance, and risk at each stage. The most common: EXW, FOB, CIF, DDP. Depending on the incoterm, you may or may not have to purchase cargo insurance. Your Assur360 broker checks for consistency.   <\/div><\/details><details style=\"border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-radius:8px;padding:0;margin-bottom:12px;overflow:hidden;\"><summary style=\"padding:18px 20px;cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;color:#0d1f2d;list-style:none;background:#f8fafc;\">Are goods in the warehouse covered?<\/summary><div style=\"padding:16px 20px;color:#334155;line-height:1.7;border-top:1px solid #e2e8f0;\">Cargo insurance typically covers goods during temporary storage (7 to 60 days depending on the policy) in transit. For extended storage, separate commercial storage insurance is required. <\/div><\/details><details style=\"border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-radius:8px;padding:0;margin-bottom:12px;overflow:hidden;\"><summary style=\"padding:18px 20px;cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;color:#0d1f2d;list-style:none;background:#f8fafc;\">What are the typical exclusions of a cargo policy?<\/summary><div style=\"padding:16px 20px;color:#334155;line-height:1.7;border-top:1px solid #e2e8f0;\">Frequent exclusions: inherent defect of the goods, inadequate packaging, pure delay in delivery, war\/terrorism (except extension), smuggling, indirect consequential losses. Some types of goods (works of art, cash, precious metals) require specific extensions. <\/div><\/details><details style=\"border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-radius:8px;padding:0;margin-bottom:12px;overflow:hidden;\"><summary style=\"padding:18px 20px;cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;color:#0d1f2d;list-style:none;background:#f8fafc;\">How long does it take to report a cargo claim?<\/summary><div style=\"padding:16px 20px;color:#334155;line-height:1.7;border-top:1px solid #e2e8f0;\">Ideally within 24 to 72 hours of the damage being discovered. Keep the packaging, take a photo of the damage, obtain a written report from the carrier (letter of reservation) and notify your broker immediately. Too long a delay can jeopardize your claim.  <\/div><\/details><details style=\"border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-radius:8px;padding:0;margin-bottom:12px;overflow:hidden;\"><summary style=\"padding:18px 20px;cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;color:#0d1f2d;list-style:none;background:#f8fafc;\">Do I need cargo insurance if the carrier is already insured?<\/summary><div style=\"padding:16px 20px;color:#334155;line-height:1.7;border-top:1px solid #e2e8f0;\">Yes. The carrier&#8217;s legal liability is capped (~$4.41\/kg in Canada under the Convention) \u2014 largely insufficient for most goods. 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