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Bespoke protection for your marine and goods in transit exposures

Whatever the size of your business, we can provide tailored solutions for your international and domestic marine exposures in accordance with local laws.


In today’s world of geopolitical uncertainty, climate change and increasingly complex supply chains, businesses in the marine industry face a plethora of new risks.

Harnessing 145 years of experience and a powerful global network of marine experts, we have the right tools to help you predict, pre-empt and react to these risks with confidence.

Working closely alongside you, we will create a tailored, localized and innovative marine insurance solution to protect your business.

Managing marine cargo insurance online

Our online platform Zurich Swift Marine Cargo makes life easier for marine insurance brokers and customers. Intermediaries can log in to:

  • get quotes
  • bind policies
  • generate insurance documentation including certificates
  • make a first notification of a loss to initiate a claim

In addition to notifying us of losses, customers can use the platform to generate their own insurance certificates. If you would like access to Zurich Swift, please speak to your local Zurich contact.

Covering the world

We can support you with tailor-made, consistent, global coverage across five key areas of marine insurance.

Marine cargo

Marine cargo insurance covers the risks of physical loss or damage to goods and merchandise while in transit by any method of conveyance or while in storage anywhere in the world. We can also provide cover for marine business interruption and consequential loss insurance when in conjunction with the transit risk.

Cargo logistics liability

We also provide cover for the legal and contractual liability of carriers, freight forwarders, logistics, charterers and warehouse keepers where this liability relates to cargo.

Marine liability

Marine liability provides solutions for companies with exposures in the marine and international shipping industry. This includes protection and indemnity, pollution, charter liability, port authorities, ship repairers and terminal operators.

Fine art & specie

Fine art and specie insures the physical loss or damage to paintings, antiques and collectibles as well as precious metals and stones, cash, securities and high-value items for all transit and static risks.

Marine hull

Marine hull provides coverage for all types of vessels and their machinery while navigating anywhere in the world.

Expert support across the globe

Our global team of marine insurance experts will work with you to create bespoke solutions that meet the unique needs of your business. Here are just some of the reasons to choose Zurich as your marine insurer:

  145yrs
of financial strength, stability and expertise in writing marine insurance
Over 45000
marine insurance claims handled each year
USD 70M
Normal maximum working capacity per risk

Market leading expertise across the globe

  • International network of marine insurance claims and underwriting experts
  • Dedicated global network of marine cargo risk engineering expertise to help you manage exposures and mitigate risk
  • Innovative solutions for complex business risks across a wide variety of industries

Broad risk proposition and offering

  • Leading provider of international programs and captive expertise and service
  • Extensive value-added digital tools and services including electronic certificate issuance
  • Exceptional risk insights to help you optimize your risk strategy

Exceptional service

  • Dedicated global marine claims professionals who are ready to respond the moment you need them
  • Expert service teams across the world
  • Wide array of tools to support managing your marine cargo risk program

Contact us

Should you have any questions or need further information please reach out to your local Zurich contact or your broker.

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