# Liability Insurance

*Last updated: 2026-06-26*

> Freight forwarders, carriers, and logistics operators use liability insurance to protect themselves against third-party claims arising from their business activities.

Freight forwarders, carriers, and logistics operators use liability insurance to protect themselves against third-party claims arising from their business activities. Cover typically extends to bodily injury and property damage caused by the insured – through operational accidents, handling errors, or employee negligence – and the insurer meets both the compensation due to the claimant and any legal defence costs. Minimum cover levels are legally prescribed for transport companies in many jurisdictions. Liability insurance is distinct from cargo insurance: the former protects the operator against claims brought by others, while the latter covers the goods themselves against physical loss or damage.

**Source:** [https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haftpflichtversicherung](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haftpflichtversicherung)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Liability Insurance |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 100 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-26 |
| Source | https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haftpflichtversicherung |

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