Delay & Consequential Loss Insurance

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Specialist insurance for freight forwarders facing delay exposures, financial penalties, contractual liabilities and knock-on losses caused by late delivery, missed connections or operational disruption.

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DELAY & CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS INSURANCE FOR FREIGHT FORWARDERS

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Protect your freight business from financial losses caused by delays

Even minor delays can trigger major financial losses for customers - especially with perishable goods, manufacturing supply chains or “just-in-time” operations. Specialist delay & consequential loss cover can protect freight forwarders against these exposures.

Why freight forwarders need delay & consequential loss insurance

Contractual performance requirements are becoming stricter across logistics, and customers increasingly expect compensation for delays - even when not caused directly by the forwarder.

  • Delays can lead to major customer financial losses
  • Penalties may apply even when delay is outside your control
  • Supply chain disruption can trigger knock-on costs
  • Customers often pass their losses onto the forwarder
  • Standard freight liability rarely covers delay-only claims
  • Manufacturing & e-commerce customers expect guaranteed timelines
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What Delay & Consequential Loss Insurance Can Cover

Cover varies depending on your trading conditions, role in the supply chain and types of goods handled.

Core cover includes:

  • Financial losses caused solely by delay
  • Consequential loss and knock-on financial impact
  • Penalties for missed delivery windows
  • Liability for customer production downtime
  • E-commerce delivery timing requirements
  • Liability for contractual service failures

Additional options & extensions

  • Delay in transit (DIT) cover
  • Cover for time-sensitive cargo
  • Supply chain disruption insurance
  • Cover for consequential financial penalties
  • Errors & omissions (freight forwarders liability)
  • Business interruption for key customers
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Common Delay & Consequential Loss Scenarios

Just some of the situations that can lead to delay-related claims.

Typical exposures include:

  • Port congestion delaying onward transport
  • Weather disruption affecting shipping schedules
  • Missed trans-shipment due to handling delays
  • Documentation errors causing customs delays
  • Manufacturing shutdown due to late components
  • E-commerce goods missing SLA delivery windows

Ideal for:

  • Freight forwarders of all modes
  • E-commerce logistics providers
  • Manufacturing supply chain specialists
  • Time-critical logistics operators
  • Groupage & consolidation operators
  • Forwarders handling perishable or critical goods
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“Delay cover has become essential for our customers - Insure24 helped us secure a solution that fits our contractual obligations perfectly.”

Managing Director – International Freight Forwarder

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

+- Does standard freight liability cover delay?

No. Most standard freight liability policies exclude delay-only claims. Specialist delay cover is required for meaningful protection.

+- Can consequential financial losses be insured?

Yes, depending on the underwriter and your trading conditions. Covers may include loss of production, penalties, and additional costs faced by customers.

+- Are manufacturing clients more demanding about delays?

Yes. Just-in-time manufacturing often relies on precise delivery times, making delay and consequential loss cover increasingly important.

+- Can you include delay cover within freight forwarders’ liability?

Yes, where underwriters are willing. Insure24 can combine liability, delay and consequential loss cover under one programme.

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