Freight Forwarders' Liability
Liability protection for freight and logistics responsibilities.
Freight Forwarders' Liability insurance can protect against legal liability arising from services such as transport arrangement, documentation, storage and cargo handling.
Overview
Protection for the responsibilities freight forwarders carry
Freight forwarders take on significant contractual and legal responsibility when arranging transport, handling documentation and coordinating cargo movement on behalf of clients.
This cover is designed specifically for that professional and operational exposure, distinct from cargo or hull insurance.
Who Needs It
Is this relevant to you?
- Freight forwarding companies.
- Logistics coordinators.
- Customs brokers handling cargo documentation.
- Businesses arranging multimodal transport on behalf of clients.
Coverage
What It Typically Covers
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Important Considerations
- Liability limits and terms vary significantly by trade lane and cargo type.
- Standard trading conditions (e.g. FIATA-style terms) affect the scope of liability assumed.
- This is distinct from Marine Cargo insurance, which protects the goods themselves, not the forwarder's liability.
- Subcontracted carriers and warehousing arrangements should be clearly documented.
Our Role
How Omega Helps
Clarify the Liability You're Actually Carrying
We help you understand the liability exposure created by your trading conditions and contracts.
Match Cover to Trade Lanes
We compare cover appropriate to the specific routes, cargo types and markets you operate in.
Distinguish from Cargo Cover
We make sure you understand the difference between protecting the goods (Cargo) and protecting your liability as a forwarder.
Support at Claims Time
If a liability claim arises, we help coordinate the response with the insurer.
If You Need to Claim
Claims Support
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
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