Chapter 4 Flashcards
An ocean marine cargo insurance policy insures all forms of transportation incidental to the ocean voyage, including transportation by land, rail or air.
True
The terms of sale and bills of lading can be used to identify the parties having an insurable interest in a shipment.
True
INCOTERMS are standard industry terms used to identify the duties of buyers and sellers under the terms of sale.
True, INCO terms identify the point in transit at which the seller has fulfilled its obligation, which buyer or seller is responsible for carriage at one point to another, which of the buyer or seller is responsible for insurance
The letter of credit is the most
common payment method for
exports.
True
Even when title to goods passes to the buyer, the seller may continue to have an insurable interest in them.
True
The extent of the carrier’s insurable interest in the shipment will be indicated on the bill of lading issued to the shipper.
True
When determining the value of a shipment for insurance purposes, only the basic invoice cost and freight are considered.
False
Under a cargo insurance policy, it is possible for insureds to receive more than the actual amount of their loss.
True
INCOTERMS describe the responsibility of buyers and sellers for goods under the terms of sale. Identify three areas of responsibility addressed by the
INCOTERMS.
NCOTERMS
INCOTERMS identify:
(i) the point in transit at which the seller has fulfilled its obligations;
(ii) which of the buyer or seller is responsible for carriage from one point to another;
(iii) which of the buyer or seller is responsible for insurance.
The method of payment for goods will also be addressed in the terms of sale.
Identify the point in time at which the seller’s interest terminates when goods are purchased in the following ways:
(a) Cash in advance.
(b) Open account.
(c) Draft.
(d) Letter of credit.
(a) i) Cash in Advance
-seller’s interest ceases from the moment payment has been made
(b) ii) Open Account
-seller’s interest remains until goods paid for in full
(c) iii) Draft
-seller retains insurable interest in goods until payment is made
(d) iv) Letter of Credit
-seller retains insurable interest until the letter of credit has been honoured by the buyer’s bank
Identify four advantages of insuring shipments under an open policy.
(i) sums insured not stated
(ii) can be extended to insure goods of every description shipped anywhere in the world
(iii) coverage is automatic
(iv) can be issued with no expiry date
(v) premium rate stated on the policy
The amount of insurance purchased constitutes the agreed value of the shipment. The Valuation Clause inserted in the policy identifies the types of values which are considered by the insurer to form the agreed value of a shipment.
(a) Identify the values to be considered when arriving at an agreed value.
The following are values typically associated with cargo insurance losses and can usually be insured under an ocean marine policy:
(1) value of the cargo;
(2) shipping costs or freight;
(3) other expenses;
(4) duties and taxes;
(5) plus ten percent.
The amount of insurance purchased constitutes the agreed value of the shipment. The Valuation Clause inserted in the policy identifies the types of values which are considered by the insurer to form the agreed value of a shipment.
(b) State the purpose of the 10% addition in values permitted to be insured under the policy.
The 10% allowed to be added to known costs, (a) helps ensure normal increases in value of the cargo to the consignee arising out of the journey are covered; (b) helps to provide a means of insuring loss of profit margin when goods are damaged or fail to arrive at destination.
The amount of insurance purchased constitutes the agreed value of the shipment. The Valuation Clause inserted in the policy identifies the types of values which are considered by the insurer to form the agreed value of a shipment.
(c) Briefly state how insurers measure the extent of the damage caused to insured cargo.
Percentage of Insured Value Lost” Form Basis of Settlement
The extent of damage caused to insured cargo is measured in terms of the percentage of insured value lost.
Briefly discuss the provisions of each of the following clauses: Transit Clause
Coverage provided from the time the goods leave the shipper’s warehouse until they arrive at the point of destination indicated by the policy
-coverage includes losses occurring after the cargo has been unloaded and while in transit by rail, truck, lighters, steamers, aircraft or any other conveyance to final destination named in the policy
-if cargo not delivered to consignee within 60 days after unloading, coverage automatically ceases
-if goods are sold by insured and directed to a location not shown on the policy, coverage “shall not extend beyond the commencement of transit to such other destination”.
-goods are covered during any delays or deviations during the journey which are beyond the control of insured
Briefly discuss the provisions of each of the following clauses: Termination of Contract or Carriage Clause
Termination of Contract or Carriage Clause Cover terminates when:
-the contract of carriage is terminated at a port or place other than the destination named in the policy; or
-transit is otherwise terminated before delivery of the goods under the conditions provided in the transit clause.
Briefly discuss the provisions of each of the following clauses: Change of Voyage Clause
-if destination of the cargo is changed by the insured, the insurer agrees to continue coverage as long as prompt notice is given to insurer.
Briefly discuss the provisions of each of the following clauses: Claims - Lost or Not Lost Provision
-coverage applies even if the property has already been lost at the time the policy is negotiated, provided that (a) the insured did not know of the loss, and (b) had no reason to suspect there had been a loss.
Identify two exclusions common to marine cargo insurance policies. Discuss how their effects can be eliminated or minimized.
a) Unseaworthiness and Unfitness Exclusion
There is no coverage if the owners of insured cargo were aware of the unseaworthiness of the vessel. As most shippers will have no knowledge of the particular ship on which their cargo is to be carried, this exclusion is rarely applied.
b) Strikes Exclusion Clause
-Institute Strike Clause (Cargo) can be added to provide coverage for losses due to strikes
c) War Exclusion Clause
-Institute War Clauses (Cargo) can be added to insure cargo losses due to war.
Identify three implied warranties common to ocean marine cargo insurance and provide a brief explanation for each.
(i) the venture is legal
It is not considered proper nor in the public interest for insurers to protect a person against loss in some illegal enterprise.
(ii) no delay, the voyage will start within a reasonable time
The premium charged is based upon expected conditions at sea. Therefore, once coverage has been provided, there is an implied warranty that the voyage will start within a reasonable time.
(iii) no deviation from customary route
When issuing the policy the insurer assumes the goods will be transported by their most customary route. Any deviation from this route may affect the chance of loss.
There are two types of partial losses under ocean marine cargo insurance policies. Discuss what is meant by:
(a) Particular Average.
(b) General Average.
(a) Particular Average
-involves partial loss to a specific shipment, other than a General Average.
(b) General Average
-deals with marine losses voluntarily incurred for the safety of entire venture. The parties whose property was saved shall contribute to the losses of the parties whose property was sacrificed.
Identify four factors considered by underwriters when evaluating an application for cargo insurance and provide two examples of important information for each.
Factors considered by underwriters re: cargo insurance
1) carriers to be used . . . name, type of ship, general maintenance, age, registry, details re: connecting transit
2) experience of ship owner . . . loss experience
3) route over which the ship will operate, and weather conditions
4) condition of harbours and political situations in those areas
5) type of cargo and any inherent hazards in such cargo . . . susceptibility to breakage, leakage, sweating, spontaneous combusion, wetting, climatic conditions; theft and pilferage; special trade conditions.
6) perils to be insured including amount of insured’s participation and deductible
7) method of packaging cargo . . . type of packaging; use of gummed tape; shrink wrapping, strapping or binding; presence of labels
When hull coverage is provided by the policy, as many as three separate deductibles may apply. Discuss.
(i) In motion deductible: when aircraft is in flight; it is moving under its own power; a propeller or rotor on the aircraft is caused to be rotated by its engine power.
(ii) moored deductible: when the aircraft is operated on floats or as an amphibian aircraft. It also applies to loss or damage caused to wheel or ski-equipped aircraft due to the breaking through of ice or snow.
(iii) not in motion deductible: while aircraft is on the ground and not in motion.
What purpose is served by the Layup Endorsement?
-allows for refund of a portion of the premium when the aircraft is not used for an extended period of time
