We provide cover for freight forwarders’ liabilities to third parties, loss of or damage to cargo, errors and omissions, removal of abandoned cargo, breach of authorities’ regulations and loss of or damage to owned or leased equipment. This includes associated legal costs with six cover options available to provide the level of cover required.
Marine Cargo Insurance
Marine Cargo products offered via Proteus Marine Insurance NZ include:
- Annual Marine Cargo Insurance
- Goods in Transit Insurance
- Goods in Transit (Own Vehicles) Insurance
- Single Transit Insurance (Within New Zealand)
- Single Marine Cargo Insurance
- Goods in Transit (Carriers) Insurance
- Carriers Cargo Liability Insurance
- Specified Items in Transit Insurance
Marine Liability Insurance
Through its partnership with Proteus Marine Insurance NZ, Zurich also offers non-complex Marine Liability products:
- Ship Repairer’s Liability
- Marina Operator’s Liability
- Port Operator’s Liability
- Freight Forwarder’s Liability
For more bespoke Marine Liability insurance cover Zurich provides solutions for companies with exposures in the shipping industry and the transport supply chain domestically or internationally. This can include port and terminal operators, logistics companies including warehousing and distribution, third party logistics and freight forwarders.
A package of insurance and risk management services uniquely aimed at port operators due to their position in the global logistics chain possessing both marine and land-based risks.
A package of insurance and risk management services designed to protect cargo handlers and marine terminal operators from their liability exposures.
Useful Resources
Port Operators Liability Proposal
715 KB,
pdf
Cargo Handlling Facility Liability Proposal
878 KB,
pdf
Freight Forwarders Liability Proposal
570 KB,
pdf
Whatever Marine Insurance you’ve taken out with Zurich, find the correct form for your claim. Then send your completed claim forms to your broker or directly to us by one of the following options.
Email: marine.claims@zurich.com.au
Post: The Claims Manager, Zurich New Zealand, PO BOX 497, Shortland Street, Auckland 1140
Call: 0508 987 424 or 09 928 8044
Fax: 09 928 8200
Marine Insurance works well with…
Motor Insurance
We offer flexible and tailored commercial vehicle insurance solutions across all business vehicle classes — from cars, utes and vans, to trucks, buses, plant and equipment.