Marine Cargo insurance is a type of insurance policy that covers the loss or damages caused to marine cargo during transit. The protection is offered to the cargo owner along with the cover to the cargo for any loss or damage caused due to delay in the voyage, ship accident or unloading.

Marine insurance covers the loss or damage caused to the goods during transit between the point of origin and destination. The insurance policy also provides coverage for the exposed goods, kept onshore or offshore, marine liability or casualty and hull.