Carriers transport goods of high value on a daily basis, usually under time pressure. Despite taking the utmost care, they don’t always manage to get the customer's goods safely to their destination. Helvetia's “Cargo Compact” carriers’ liability insurance protects its customers against liability claims by third parties.
Tailored insurance protection
Damage prevention support and consultation
Advice on various matters such as terms of delivery, liability provisions etc.
Straightforward processing of claims
Why is carriers’ liability insurance important?
All carriers need carriers’ liability cover to protect them against legal and contractual liability claims by their customers. Other services such as handling, forwarding and warehousing activities are also covered.
Carriers’ liability at a glance
Which risks are insured?
Carriers’ liability covers the following basic benefits:
Legal or contractual liability towards the client
Goods of the client and own goods
Missed delivery deadlines
Salvage, destruction and disposal costs
Europe-wide insurance cover during transportation, handling and forwarding and warehousing operations
Defending against unjustified claims
What additional benefits can be insured?
As well as the basic benefits, the following additional benefits can be insured:
Costs in the event of absence of the HGV driver
Cover up to CHF 50,000 regardless of fault
Cover of difference for sub-carriers and contract or occasional drivers
Installation/dismantling damage to personal effects
Advisory meeting
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