Air Freight Cargo Insurance

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Specialist cargo insurance for goods moved by air - protecting against loss, damage and other insured risks in transit, from airport to airport and door to door.

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  • Allianz
  • Aviva
  • QBE
  • RSA
  • Zurich
  • NIG

SPECIALIST COVER FOR AIR-FREIGHTED GOODS

Protecting Air Cargo from Door to Door

Air freight is fast but exposed to risks at every stage - loading, unloading, handling, customs, storage and transfer between carriers. Air Freight Cargo Insurance helps protect the value of your goods while in transit, giving you and your customers confidence that shipments are financially protected if something goes wrong.

What Does Air Freight Cargo Insurance Cover?

Policies can be arranged on a single-shipment or annual basis, tailored to your trade routes and cargo types.


  • Physical loss or damage to cargo during air transit
  • Cover while goods are at airports, terminals & transit sheds
  • Loading and unloading risks (subject to terms)
  • Theft, pilferage and non-delivery
  • Damage from mishandling or rough handling
  • Optional extended cover to/from inland locations

  • All-risks cover options under Institute Cargo Clauses (A), where available
  • Named perils cover options under Institute Cargo Clauses (C), where suitable
  • High-value and sensitive goods (subject to acceptance)
  • Temperature-controlled or time-sensitive cargo (optional)
  • Contribution to General Average & salvage charges
  • Single shipment or open / annual policies

Who Is Air Freight Cargo Insurance For?

Ideal for businesses regularly sending goods by air, either directly or via freight forwarders.

Businesses Shipping by Air


  • Importers & exporters
  • Manufacturers shipping urgent components
  • E-commerce and online retailers
  • Pharma, tech & high-value goods suppliers

Logistics & Intermediaries


  • Freight forwarders and consolidators
  • Logistics providers & 3PLs
  • Customs brokers and agents
  • Warehouse & distribution operators

Why Arrange Air Cargo Cover Through Insure24?


  • Access to specialist marine & cargo insurers
  • Tailored solutions for regular air shippers
  • Single shipment and annual open covers available
  • Support with claims and documentation worldwide

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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Why do I need separate air freight cargo insurance?

Carrier liability under air conventions is often limited and may not reflect the true value of your cargo. Cargo insurance provides broader protection and can pay out based on the full insured value rather than a low liability limit.

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Can I insure a single urgent shipment?

Yes - one-off or single-shipment policies are available if you have an occasional or particularly high-value air freight movement to insure.

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Does cover only apply airport-to-airport?

Policies can often be extended to cover door-to-door movements, including pre-carriage and onward delivery, depending on how your shipments are arranged.

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Are delays covered under air cargo insurance?

Standard cargo policies focus on physical loss or damage, not pure delay. In some cases, limited cover may be available for deterioration caused by delay following an insured event, subject to policy terms.

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Can freight forwarders arrange cover for my cargo?

Many freight forwarders can arrange insurance, but cover is not automatic. Taking your own cargo policy via Insure24 can give clearer control over limits, conditions and claims support.

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