Cargo insurance

Cargo insurance is one of the top expenses for carriers, but what does it really do and why is it so important?

Hurricanes, cargo theft, double brokering, and accidents all can negatively impact insurance rates.

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Cargo insurance rates in Mexico are wildly different from the U.S. Mark Vickers breaks down the differences.

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Being prepared on the road removes the panic when trucking accidents happen.

In an environment where theft is a growing issue, knowing what’s covered is crucial.

Motor carriers’ insurance rates show little sign of slowing down.

The newest regulation on insurance in New Jersey brings uncertainty to the motor carrier world.

This ambiguous landscape makes it even more crucial for 3PLs to understand what their cargo insurance does — and does not — cover.

Reliance Partners Executive Vice President of Sales Jackson Alexander believes that understanding the underwriters point of view can help carriers navigate the insurance renewal process.

Improper cargo securement can result in out-of-service violations and fines. Further, unsecured cargo can fall onto the road, causing significant risk of injury or even death to motorists.

An integration among Reliance Partners, Loadsure and McLeod lets asset-based motor carriers and freight brokers obtain A-rated all-risk cargo insurance on a per-load basis directly from their TMS.

Reliance Partners’ Mark Vickers chats with NUAGE Logistics President Ryan Jones about Borderless Coverages’ game-changing All-Risk insurance.

“One click is all that’s required to buy the coverage needed for a load,” said Micah Keith, Reliance Partners’ senior director of sales. Securing shipper’s interest coverage has never been easier.

When it comes to risk mitigation, due diligence of the carriers you broker to is just as important to having the right insurance policies.

Trucker Tools has integrated cargo insurance coverage from Loadsure into its app, allowing for easy one-click access to instant quotes.

IT execs at FreightWaves LIVE @HOME explain why $90 billion industry is in need of IoT upgrade.

“In the event of loss or damage, you may quickly discover all the gaps and loopholes in — and limits of — carrier liability.”

Never assume that your cargo policy is all-encompassing. Time and time again truckers learn far too late that their coverage form excludes their mainline cargo.

Trade has been destabilized by the pandemic. Can trade credit insurance help de-risk trade to a degree and help solidify supply chains?

Within moments, international freight brokers will be able to protect perishable goods.

To discuss how this model can enable companies to process cargo insurance requests faster and store necessary certificates and documentation within their systems, FreightWaves will be partnering with Magaya to host an hour-long webinar on Tuesday, November 26 at 2pm ET.

P44-Reliance and UPS-AscendTMS pursuing different customers but with similar objective.

Owner-operators have unique insurance needs, and it matters whether you have your own authority or are leased to a carrier. Either way, it’s important to understand what coverage you need and find policies that fit your budget.