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Transport & Logistics Insurance

Insurance for transport, fleet & logistics

Hauliers, courier operators, freight forwarders and logistics companies face exposures that go well beyond standard motor cover. We arrange fleet, goods in transit, haulage liability and operational cover tailored to how you work.

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Who We Cover

From owner-drivers to logistics operators

Transport and logistics risks require specialist insurance markets. We have the contacts and experience to place cover across the full spectrum of haulage and logistics businesses.

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Haulage & HGV

Fleet motor for HGVs, artics and rigids. Road haulage liability, goods in transit and employers liability. We work with specialist haulage markets and understand OCRS scores and operator licence requirements.

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Courier & Parcel Delivery

Cover for courier businesses from single-van operations to multi-vehicle fleets. Goods in transit, public liability and fleet motor arranged with markets experienced in the courier sector.

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Freight Forwarders

BIFA-standard conditions liability, freight forwarder's liability and errors & omissions cover. We understand the specific risks of international freight movements and the limitations of standard PI.

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Warehousing & Storage

Warehouseman's liability for goods held in storage. Buildings, contents, business interruption and employers liability for warehouse operations. Including cover for goods stored under UKWA terms.

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Refrigerated Transport

Temperature-controlled transport cover including cargo spoilage, refrigeration breakdown and temperature excursion liability. Specialist markets for chilled and frozen goods operators.

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Owner-Drivers & Small Fleet

Cover for self-employed owner-drivers and small fleet operators. Combined goods in transit and motor insurance arranged with markets that understand the owner-driver business model.

Cover Types

The covers that protect your operation

Transport and logistics businesses need a programme of covers that works together. We review your full operation and identify everything that needs protecting.

Fleet Motor Insurance

Comprehensive cover for HGVs, LGVs, vans and cars used in your business. Named driver or any authorised driver policies. We review driver lists, vehicle schedules and usage to ensure nothing is excluded.

Goods in Transit

Covers cargo you're carrying for loss, damage or theft during transit. Limits from £10,000 to £10m+ per consignment. Cover for all-risk or specified perils, including temperature excursion for chilled goods.

Road Haulage Liability

Covers your legal liability for damage to customers' goods while in your care, custody and control. Essential for hauliers — not covered by standard fleet motor or GIT policies alone.

Employers Liability

A legal requirement. Covers claims from drivers and warehouse staff injured at work. We ensure your policy extends to working time regulations, loading/unloading operations and agency workers.

Public Liability

Covers injury to third parties and property damage caused by your business activities. Including delivery operations, loading and unloading, and activities at customer premises.

Freight Forwarder's Liability

Covers your liability as a freight forwarder for loss, damage or delay to goods in your care. Includes BIFA and FIATA conditions coverage, errors and omissions, and customs duty liability.

Business Interruption

If a fire, flood or vehicle loss stops your operation, BI replaces lost revenue. For transport businesses, we ensure cover extends to key vehicle loss and driver absence scenarios.

Cyber Insurance

Fleet management systems, TMS platforms and customer portals create cyber exposure. Cover for system outages, data breaches and ransomware attacks affecting your logistics operation.

Environmental Liability

Fuel and chemical spillages create serious environmental liability. Pollution clean-up costs and third-party claims for environmental damage can be significant. We assess the need for this cover on every transport account.

Why Forum

Why transport businesses work with us

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Transport specialists

We have long-standing relationships with specialist haulage and logistics markets — not just mainstream commercial insurers.

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OCRS awareness

Your Operator Compliance Risk Score affects your insurability and premiums. We understand OCRS and can advise on its insurance implications.

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GIT limits that match

We review your highest-value consignments and ensure GIT limits are adequate — inadequate limits are the most common GIT claim problem we see.

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Claims advocacy

Transport claims can be complex — cargo damage, subcontractor liability, cross-jurisdiction issues. We manage the process and fight your corner.

Claims Example
£185k

Haulier — cargo theft and GIT claim

A haulage company was carrying high-value electronics from a distribution centre when the trailer was stolen from a motorway services. The cargo value was £185,000. The insurer initially sought to reduce the settlement citing the driver leaving the cab — we challenged this on the basis of the specific circumstances and the policy wording. The full claim was paid. Without specialist broker advocacy, the business would have faced a significant shortfall.

FAQs

Common questions about transport & logistics insurance

Your GIT limit should reflect the maximum value of cargo you might carry in any one vehicle at any one time. Many operators underestimate this — consider your highest-value contracts and peak loads. We review your consignment values and recommend appropriate limits. Claims against inadequate GIT limits are one of the most common problems we see.
No. Motor insurance covers the vehicle and your liability for accidents on the road. Goods in transit insurance is separate and covers the cargo itself. You also need road haulage liability to cover your legal liability to customers for damage to their goods. All three are needed for a complete picture.
Yes, though this requires careful structuring. Owner-drivers operating under your licence need to be included on your fleet policy — or have their own policy with appropriate back-to-back cover. We advise on the right structure depending on how the relationship is set up contractually.
Not automatically. Standard GIT policies typically cover goods in your own vehicles. If you subcontract movements, you remain liable to the customer but the subcontractor's vehicle is not covered under your policy. We can arrange contingency cover for subcontracted movements, or ensure your policy extends appropriately.
Yes. UK GIT policies typically cover UK and sometimes Ireland but don't automatically extend to continental Europe or international movements. CMR liability (required for international road freight) is a separate cover and GIT limits and terms differ for international transit. We arrange international freight cover for operators moving goods across borders.
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