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Freight broker liability insurance covers charter broker negligence in fixture — returning NRIs brokering dry bulk or container need cover alongside forwarder E&O.
Broker liability is distinct from forwarder — fixture error on CP terms needs maritime E&O
Freight broker liability insurance responds when wrong fixture, misquoted freight, or missed laycan causes principal loss.
Returning NRIs brokering dry bulk or tanker fixtures need broker cover alongside GST and TAN registration.
Forwarder lane: freight forwarder guide for multimodal booking layer.
Broker stack
| Policy | Covers | Does not cover |
|---|---|---|
| Freight broker | Fixture error | Cargo physical loss |
| Forwarder | Booking error | Charter hire dispute |
| Charter liability | CP breach | Broker commission |
| Agency | DA errors | Fixture negligence |
Purchase flow
Broker scope
Dry / tanker / box.
Sum insured
Per fixture + agg.
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3+ marine insurers.
Bind policy
Before first fixture.
Principal contract
Limit liability clause.
Stack
Broker kit
- BIMCO terms.
- Fixture recap.
- Policy schedule.
- GST reg.
- Claim hotline.
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Demurrage
Verify demurrage dispute sub-limit — wrong laytime calculation is common claim.
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vs forwarder?
Forwarder covers logistics booking; broker covers charter fixture and freight negotiation.
vs charter liability?
Charter liability covers charterer/principal CP breach; broker covers intermediary negligence.
GST?
18% GST on insurance premium; brokerage commission attracts 18% GST separately.
Claim?
Preserve fixture recap and email chain within 48h of principal demand.
Tanker fixtures?
Declare tanker broking at quote — pollution exposure may need higher sub-limit.
Commission dispute?
Commission recovery is commercial — liability policy covers negligence not unpaid fee.
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