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Cargo insurance

Term · Insurance and risk management · MLC-T-INS-000688

Coverage that protects goods and merchandise while in transit, whether by land, sea, or air, against loss or damage from specified perils. This insurance safeguards the financial interests of shippers, carriers, and consignees against risks like theft, collision, natural disasters, and improper handling. Policies can be tailored for single shipments or provide open coverage for all shipments over a period.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-INS-000688
FieldInsurance and risk management
SubjectCommercial Auto
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-INS-000688",
  "term": "Cargo insurance",
  "field": "Insurance and risk management",
  "definition": "Coverage that protects goods and merchandise while in transit, whether by land, sea, or air, against loss or damage from specified perils. This insurance safeguards the financial interests of shippers, carriers, and consignees against risks like theft, collision, natural disasters, and improper handling. Policies can be tailored for single shipments or provide open coverage for all shipments over a period.",
  "subject": "Commercial Auto",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/insurance/cargo-insurance/"
}

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