Insurance claims settlement in CIF terms

[Rahul Sonawane]

Dear All,

We are supposed to send one export shipment on CIF terms. Our customer is asking to arrange the insurance having the words mentioned in that the claim shall be payable in the Customers Country.

But Insurance companies has denied to mention this word ' claims payable at Srilanka '

Now my question is that.

1) Is it possible ?

2) Once cargo is unloaded at destination port , thereafter it shall be carried to CFS, and after opening at CFS only, one can come to know about the damage of cargo if any. In this situation whether the Insurance policy under CIF terms shall cover the damage ?

3) Who will receive the claim amount from Insurance company , customer or shipper ?

[MUKUND THAKKAR]

Dear Rahulji,

Insruance company covered the risk up to delivery of customer place with additional charges. every insurance company have connectivety by way of branches as well as tie up with other aganecy. so possible claims payable at Srilanka.

2) Once cargo is unloaded at destination port , thereafter it shall be carried to CFS, and after opening at CFS only, one can come to know about the damage of cargo if any. In this situation whether the Insurance policy under CIF terms shall cover the damage ? yes, but subject to risk of transit damages also cover in policy.

3) Who will receive the claim amount from Insurance company , customer or shipper ?

Your customer, insurance charges is inclusive in CIF terms.

[Ganeshan Kalyani]

Sir, if the responsibility is yours till the material reaches the customer port then you would do insurance. So the cost become CIF I.e. insurance is borne by you along with freight.

Further, If any damage happens to the material before reaching the customer port who is responsible, it is on your account or customer responsibility. These things need to be checked first. Thanks.

AI Summary

Insurance Firms Decline to Specify 'Claims Payable at Sri Lanka' for CIF Export Shipments; Local Processing Possible. An individual inquired about arranging insurance for an export shipment under CIF terms, specifically regarding claims being payable in the customer's country. Insurance companies refused to specify 'claims payable at Sri Lanka.' Respondents indicated that insurance could cover risks up to the customer's location with additional charges and that claims could be processed in Sri Lanka through local branches or partners. Damage discovered after unloading at the destination port and during transport to the CFS would be covered if transit risks are included. The customer would receive the claim amount, as insurance costs are included in CIF terms.