Cargo, hull and liability cover for importers, exporters and shipping businesses, with practical experience of consignments moving through Beirut port.
Request Quote Lebanon →Tell us what you ship, where from, and how often. If you import regularly we will quote an open cover as well as single transit.
Request a Quote →Who bears the risk at which point is decided by the term in your contract, not by who paid for shipping. We read the terms and make sure you are insuring what is actually yours to insure.
If you ship often, declaring each consignment individually is slow and creates gaps. A standing policy covers everything you declare and is usually cheaper overall.
Delays, storage and handling at the port are where a surprising number of claims originate. Cover needs to extend to goods sitting there, not just on the water.
Marine claims turn on survey reports and timely notice to the carrier. We tell you what to do on the day the container opens.
It depends on the Incoterm. Under CIF the seller arranges insurance; under FOB the risk passes to you once the goods are loaded, and it is yours to insure from there. Many disputes come from both sides assuming the other arranged cover. Send us the terms and we will confirm which applies.
It is a standing policy covering all shipments you declare over a period, rather than arranging cover consignment by consignment. If you import regularly it removes the risk of an unforeseen shipment travelling uninsured, and it usually prices better.
Usually not as standard. Given the region, it is worth asking about specifically. It is normally available as an extension, priced separately, and sometimes with route or period conditions attached.
Reach our Beirut office directly. Advice in Arabic, English or French, and no obligation to proceed.
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