# Cargo Insurance Certificate

*Last updated: 2026-06-16*

> A shipment of electronics bound for Hamburg, and the consignee demands proof of insurance coverage before accepting delivery: this is precisely where the Cargo Insurance Certificate comes in.

A shipment of electronics bound for Hamburg, and the consignee demands proof of insurance coverage before accepting delivery: this is precisely where the Cargo Insurance Certificate comes in. Issued by the insurer, it confirms that a specific consignment is covered under an active transport insurance policy, naming the insured party, cargo type and declared value, transit route, and covered perils – typically damage, theft, and total loss – along with the policy number, coverage limit, and any exclusions. It is distinct from the Cargo Insurance Policy itself: the policy is the master contract, the certificate is shipment-specific evidence of cover. Shippers, freight forwarders, and banks routinely require it for customs declarations, letter-of-credit transactions, or contractual compliance.

**Source:** [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Certificate_of_insurance](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Certificate_of_insurance)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Cargo Insurance Certificate |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 116 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-16 |
| Source | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Certificate_of_insurance |

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