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MARINE INSURANCE

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Marine insurance is a crucial resource for cargo owners and transporters, providing protection against various financial losses that may arise from the loss or damage of goods during transit.

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Marine Insurance

Comprehensive Marine Insurance Solutions

When it comes to protecting your marine assets, having comprehensive marine insurance is crucial. At XINIX, we provide a variety of customised solutions to meet the unique needs of the marine industry. Marine insurance is often perceived as coverage exclusively for shipping goods by sea. However, it encompasses much more, offering protection for goods during transportation by rail, road, and air as well.

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    We have a wide range of insurance products, ensuring that we can meet all your coverage needs. Our team of seasoned professionals possesses in-depth knowledge, so you are in capable hands.
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    Transit & Related Liabilities

    Transporting goods involves numerous risks for both the owner and the carrier. Therefore, it’s essential to ensure you have adequate coverage.

    Goods in Transit insurance is designed for clients needing protection for local transit, covering goods transported by sea, air, road, and rail. This coverage is ideal for hauliers responsible for moving cargo, even if they do not own the goods being transported.

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    Stock Throughput

    This type of coverage integrates the insurance provided for marine cargo, goods in transit, and stock storage into a single product.

    The Stock Throughput Policy offers comprehensive end-to-end protection, beginning at the supplier’s premises, covering all modes of transportation, including any storage warehouses worldwide, and continuing through to final delivery.

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    Marine Cargo

    Marine cargo faces numerous risks that could lead to partial damage or complete loss. Therefore, it is crucial to ensure you have adequate coverage for these potential hazards.

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    Hull - Commercial, fishing & pleasure craft

    We recognize the extreme conditions and risks that vessels of all shapes and sizes face. Therefore, the importance of providing comprehensive coverage for these risks. The policies offer options for total loss coverage and allow for various extensions based on the age and value of the vessel.

    Unexpected damage to your vessel can have devastating effects on your business, which is why policies are designed to protect fishing vessels, diamond recovery vessels, and charter vessels used commercially.

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    Marine Liabilities

    Cover in the event that you or  your employees are held legally liable.

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    Marine Insurance

    What is marine insurance?

    Marine insurance covers the loss or damage of ships, cargo, terminals, and any transport by which property is transferred, acquired, or held between points of origin and final destination.

    What types of marine insurance are available?

    Types include hull insurance, cargo insurance, liability insurance, and freight insurance.

    Who needs marine insurance?

    Marine insurance is essential for ship owners, shipping companies, cargo owners, and businesses involved in marine transport and logistics.

    What is hull insurance in marine insurance?

    Hull insurance covers physical damage to the ship or vessel itself, including machinery and equipment on board.

    How does cargo insurance work?

    Cargo insurance protects goods in transit against risks such as theft, damage, or loss, ensuring compensation for the cargo owner.

    What is protection and indemnity (P&I) insurance?

    P&I insurance provides liability coverage for ship owners against risks such as personal injury, pollution, and cargo damage claims.

    What factors influence the cost of marine insurance premiums?

    Factors include the type and value of the vessel or cargo, route, coverage limits, and the insurer’s assessment of risk.

    Are there specialized marine insurance policies for specific types of vessels or cargo?

    Yes, specialized policies can be tailored for different vessels, such as fishing boats, yachts, and tankers, as well as various types of cargo.

    What is general average in marine insurance?

    General average is a principle in marine insurance where all stakeholders in a sea venture proportionally share any losses resulting from a voluntary sacrifice of part of the ship or cargo to save the whole in an emergency.

    How can marine businesses ensure they have adequate insurance coverage?

    Regularly reviewing policies, conducting risk assessments, and consulting with marine insurance specialists can help ensure adequate coverage.

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    My vehicle should be insured for Retail Value. What is Retail Value?

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    10 Intermediate level, random quick, easy home and car insurance quiz questions to help you unlock how it works by increasing your knowledge.

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    Pam who is 29 years old, takes out insurance with Z Insurers for her car. She opts for a basic excess of R5 000.

    The are also 2 additional excesses on her policy schedule. (Drivers under the age of 25 years R2 000 excess and where an accident happens between 11pm and 4am R5 000 excess).

    Pam goes out partying and she meets up in an accident at 2am. She is stressed out about how much excess she needs to pay when she claims, how much would she need to pay?

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    Why is it important to know about my past insurance and claims when I am taking out insurance?

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    I have contents and building insurance with A Insurers and I am covered for R1 000 000 for my building and R250 000 for my contents cover.

    I have a zero excesses on both covers. After validating my claim due to a fire, I am advised that I am under insured for both my contents and building.

    The replacement value for my building is R2 500 000 and my contents is R325 000. How much will I be paid out?

    Under insurance is calculated using average. Average is calculated using the below formula:
    Average = (Sum Insured Amount) / (Actual Replacement Amount ) x (Claim Amount)
    Once you have worked out the average amount you need to minus the excess and it will give you the total amount that an insurer will payout.

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    My home burns down and I have building cover for R2 000 000. After validating the claim, we realise that the cost to replace my home is actually R2 400 000.

    I have an excess of R10 000. How much will the insurer pay me out?

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    What happens if I decide to cancel my vehicle insurance and self insure?

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    Do I really need to disclose the colour of my vehicle for insurers to calculate my premium?

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    Life Insurance Quiz 101

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    I have life cover of R500 000 and I have been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer and I have 3 months to live. Is there anyway I can get my life cover money paid to me before I die to settle my debt?

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    What would happen if I don’t disclose to the insurer upfront that I once had a heart attack when I was really young?

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    Is there specific cover for cancer only, as my family are at a higher risk for this disease?

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