Inland Marine Cargo Insurance

Cargo theft has increased dramatically, becoming a leading loss issue for the nation’s supply chain and having significant implications for our economy. Theft is not the only risk; cargo faces a number of exposures that can result in damage while in a warehouse or in transit. 

We understand that protecting goods from the point of departure to the point of delivery is a necessity. Travelers Inland Marine will help navigate a clear route for your transportation or other logistic insurance needs so you can stay focused on your business. 

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Understanding cargo theft threats

Cargo theft can impact almost any supply chain across the globe. Get an understanding of the cargo theft threat variables such as the commodity type that is being shipped, the regions it may pass through and even the time and day of the week to help protect your cargo and your business. 

Truck cargo transportation insurance 

Travelers provides insurance for your property while it is in transit on your own vehicles or through a public or contract motor carrier, rail or air carrier. Our transportation policy will keep your business operating in the event of a loss while we determine the extent of the carrier's legal liability. This coverage is vital to businesses utilizing just-in-time delivery methods. 

Who needs transportation insurance? 

  • Manufacturers 

  • Wholesalers 

  • Retailers 

  • Distributors 

Cargo and logistics coverage 

The trucking industry does not have a standard definition of what services a carrier or logistics provider offers, so we offer Cargo Pak®andCargoand Logistics Pak®, which can be tailored to your specific operation. 

Travelers offers specialized coverage for the commodities and services you are legally obligated to insure. The coverage is flexible to match to businesses, while unique valuation and liability issues are considered.  

Who needs cargo and logistics insurance?  

  • Motor carriers 

  • Freight forwarders 

  • Logistic service providers/freight brokers 

  • Warehousemen 

Related products & solutions

Marine and non-marine coverages for operations include marine services suppliers, marine transportation and construction, ocean cargo and luxury yacht owners.

From protecting equipment to keeping trucks on the road and workers on the job, manufacturers require custom solutions.

Travelers can provide wholesalers and distributors the coverage and support they need to help keep operations running smoothly.

Travelers offers retailers one-stop shopping for coverage to help them effectively manage their business.

Related services

Inland Marine Network

Travelers Inland Marine Network is our patented loss mitigation process that provides a competitive advantage for our customers. Our dedicated specialists in risk mitigation, Claim and special investigations identify and minimize risk to help keep your operations running smoothly. Our risk mitigation specialists can work with you before and throughout even your most highly engineered projects.

With more than a century of expertise and more than 500 Risk Control consultants, Travelers has the experience and technical proficiency to help businesses manage their risks. 

Our skillfully trained investigators help deliver optimal claim outcomes for our customers by actively pursuing avenues of recovery 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for all cargo and other specialty losses.

Our knowledgeable Claim professionals will respond to your needs with speed, compassion, integrity and professionalism. It's our business to help keep you in business.

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Insights to help you manage risks at work and on the road

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Tailor coverage to address the risks to your business.