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Marine Open Policy

Blanket export cargo cover ICC clauses.

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Published 09 Jul 2026 · Updated 09 Jul 2026

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Marine open policy insurance returning NRI exporter India.

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Marine open policy covers all shipments during policy period under declared limits — each dispatch declared on certificate, distinct from single-voyage cargo policy.

Open policy for repeat exporters — single voyage for one-off

Marine open policy insures all shipments during 12-month period — declare each invoice/shipment on open policy certificate.

ICC (A) all-risk common for electronics and machinery exports.

Single voyage lane: marine cargo guide.

Marine cover types

Policy	Use	Declaration
Open policy	Regular exporter	Per dispatch cert
Single voyage	One shipment	Policy schedule
Sales turnover	Annual estimate	Premium adjustment
Import policy	Inbound cargo	Bill of entry

Open policy setup

Step 1

Estimate turnover

Annual dispatch value.

Step 2

Choose ICC

A/B/C clause.

Step 3

Policy bind

12-month term.

Step 4

Per shipment

Issue certificate.

Step 5

Year-end

Premium adjustment.

Export loop

Open policy → Dispatch → Certificate → Claim if loss → Year-end true-up

Under-declaration risks claim rejection — keep shipment log.

Open policy kit

Turnover estimate.
Route list.
ICC clause.
Policy cert.
Shipment declarations.

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Customs

Bank may require marine cover proof for export LC — open policy certificate per shipment.

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Common Questions

One shipment only?

Single voyage policy cheaper.

CIF vs FOB?

Insurable interest follows Incoterm — verify who buys cover.

Import too?

Separate import open policy or per-voyage.

War risk?

Add Institute War Clauses for sensitive routes.

Premium?

Based on estimated turnover + ICC clause.

ECGC?

Export credit guarantee is separate — not cargo cover.

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