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Insurance Coverage Guideline

An insurance coverage guideline is deployed in transport operations to establish uniform company-wide standards for insurance protection.

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Last updated: 8 June 2026Published: 19 June 2025

Source: https://www.gdv.de/de/themen/transportversicherung-17144

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An insurance coverage guideline is deployed in transport operations to establish uniform company-wide standards for insurance protection. It specifies which risks are covered (e.g., damage, total loss, theft), the applicable coverage limits, which risks are excluded, and procedures for claims notification and settlement. Such guidelines create binding obligations across all parties (forwarders, insurers, shippers) and prevent misunderstandings during claims handling.

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