Principles of Cargo (Marine) Insurance (Part 1)
Saturday, April 10th, 2010
The cargo (marine) insurance works on the principles of insurable interest, utmost good faith, and indemnity.
Insurable Interest
When the goods are lost or damaged and the owner of the goods (i.e., the title holder in the goods) suffers a loss, fails to realize an expected profit, or incurs liability from the loss or damage, the owner (the title holder) is deemed to have an insurable interest in the goods.
When the exporter delivers the goods, the insurable interest in such goods transfers at the point and time where the risk shifts from the exporter to the importer, as determined by the international commercial terms used. For example, the point and time where the risk shifts in: