# Freight forwarder insurance

*Last updated: 2026-06-19*

> When a contracted carrier damages cargo or a storage loss occurs, the freight forwarder remains liable to the shipper – standing financially between the client and the actual cause of the loss.

When a contracted carrier damages cargo or a storage loss occurs, the freight forwarder remains liable to the shipper – standing financially between the client and the actual cause of the loss. Freight forwarder insurance is the purpose-built coverage for this liability profile: it responds to claims arising from cargo loss or damage during transport, handling, and warehousing, and covers the costs of pursuing recourse claims against responsible third parties. Standard policies bundle transport liability, warehouse liability, and professional indemnity (errors and omissions) into a single integrated programme. Unlike cargo insurance, which covers the goods themselves, freight forwarder insurance protects the company's civil liability exposure. For larger operators, this coverage is effectively a market entry requirement, as major shippers and certification schemes such as IATA CASS or GDP compliance frameworks require documented insurance.

**Source:** [https://www.investopedia.com/terms/f/freight-forwarder.asp](https://www.investopedia.com/terms/f/freight-forwarder.asp)

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| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Freight forwarder insurance |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 133 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-19 |
| Source | https://www.investopedia.com/terms/f/freight-forwarder.asp |

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