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Cargo Insurance (7 MIN)

Introduction to Cargo Insurance

Learn how cargo insurance can offset loss that general policies can’t. Know the risks, so you can fit policies to your supply chain.

Meet Your Instructor

Julie Zimmer

With over 30 years of experience, Julie headed Flexport’s Cargo Insurance Group and continues to act as a Senior InsurTech Executive. Her focus is on the logistics space, with expertise in building digital distribution and leveraging data to create exceptional customer experiences to improve the insurance transaction.

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  • Julie Zimmer

    With over 30 years of experience, Julie headed Flexport’s Cargo Insurance Group and continues to act as a Senior InsurTech Executive. Her focus is on the logistics space, with expertise in building digital distribution and leveraging data to create exceptional customer experiences to improve the insurance transaction.

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    Your Key Takeaways

    Key Takeaway_1

    Cargo insurance isn’t just a nice-to-have. It’s a primary defense against incidents and loss that could otherwise tank your bottom line.

    Key Takeaway_2

    Carriers are unlikely to cover the full value of goods when an incident occurs. Your company’s general insurance may not cover you, either.

    Key Takeaway_3

    You can buy cargo insurance from your freight forwarder to fit policies more closely to the value of goods and gain cost efficiency.

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