The 60-second version
War risk liability insurance covers physical damage and third-party loss from war, piracy, and terrorism perils in listed areas — returning NRIs operating Indian-flag vessels need cover beyond standard hull and P&I before entering JWC listed waters.
P&I war-risk sub-limit is not full hull cover — standalone war policy funds listed-area sailing
War risk liability insurance responds when vessel suffers damage or third-party loss from war, mine, terrorism, or piracy perils in Joint War Committee listed areas.
Returning NRIs fixing Indian-flag bulkers on Arabian Sea or Red Sea routes need war-risk layer before breach call — standard hull policy typically excludes war perils.
K&R lane: piracy K&R guide for ransom and crisis response layer.
War-risk stack
| Policy | Covers | Does not cover |
|---|---|---|
| War risk hull | War peril PD | Ordinary perils |
| War risk P&I | Third-party war loss | Crew ransom |
| Standard hull | Collision / weather | Listed-area war |
| K&R / piracy | Ransom + negotiator | Hull damage |
Purchase flow
Route check
JWC listed area.
Breach notice
Insurer 48h prior.
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Bind policy
Before entry.
Premium adjust
Daily in listed area.
Stack
War-risk kit
- Policy schedule.
- JWC bulletin.
- Breach notice.
- Premium invoice.
- Claim hotline.
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Automatic termination
War policies often auto-terminate on outbreak of war between UK, US, France, and certain states — verify reinstatement clause before fixture.
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vs hull policy?
Standard hull excludes war perils; war risk policy covers listed-area sailing.
vs K&R?
K&R covers ransom and crisis response; war risk covers physical damage from war perils.
vs P&I?
P&I may offer limited war sub-limit; standalone war policy covers full listed-area exposure.
GST?
18% GST on marine war-risk premium.
Coastal?
Indian coastal feeders transiting listed waters still need war-risk breach cover.
Claim?
Preserve JWC notice, breach declaration, and survey report within policy timeline.
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