I’ve shipped hundreds of times and never had a loss. Why would I want to insure?
That’s great—but the more you ship, the more likely a loss becomes. Risk models show that nearly 30% of cargo losses are unavoidable. Insurance helps you manage that risk efficiently. Also, in ocean shipping, you could be liable for someone else’s loss under General Average—even if your cargo is undamaged.
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