Ocean Marine
Aspera has access to Ocean Marine coverage, focusing on Marine Cargo risks needing Cargo Liability coverage.
We target hard-to-insure small and mid-sized risks that transport goods and products in domestic inland waterways and coastal waters within 12 nautical miles of the U.S. coast.
Marine Cargo
Coverage Territory
- Domestic inland waterways
- Coastal waters within 12 nautical miles of the U.S. coast
Target Classes
- Agricultural risks
- Buyers/consignees
- Chemicals
- Commodities traders
- Distributors
- Freight forwarders
- Manufacturers
- Refrigerated goods
Policy Structure
- Cargo Liability (within specified coverage territory)
- All Risks or Named Perils
- Special “per conveyance” limits of liability
- Per occurrence and aggregate per voyage deductibles
- Ability to amend property not covered as defined in the policy form
- Coverage extension available for damages incurred during land transit or while stored awaiting transit
Marine Contractors
Target Classes
- Blue and brown water exposures
- Consultants
- Diving contractors
- Marina operators
- Ship repairers
- Shipyard contractors
- Stevedores
Policy Structure
- Commercial General Liability
- Occurrence basis of coverage
- Onshore or offshore exposures, with ability to consider up to 100% offshore
Availability
Submission Requirements
- ACORD Commercial Insurance application
- Marine Cargo supplemental application, where appropriate (Kinsale or other carriers accepted)
- Five years of currently-valued loss runs (within 60 days) with a description provided for any loss greater than $25,000
- Applicable contract signed by insured