Cargo & Specie

Protection for assets on the move – from goods in the supply chain to high-value bespoke items

AEGIS London is a recognised leader in the cargo market. Together with a dedicated claims team, our underwriters provide a specialised service, helping to cover goods from A to B, including whilst in warehouses waiting for onwards distribution to the end customer. Our expertise also extends to Specie; global insurance solutions for valuable physical assets, whether static or in transit, including fine art, jewellery, precious metals, and cash. We understand the sensitivity and uniqueness of each risk and tailor our coverage accordingly.

Cargo

We offer coverage for cargo in transit and in storage worldwide.

Our areas of expertise include:

Bulk Oil/ Petrochemicals
Ores/ Metals
Arms/ Ammunition/ Military Equipment
Cargo and Consequential Loss Contracts
Machinery/ Equipment/ Spares
Pharmaceuticals/ Biotech
Marine Cargo War
General Cargo

We have a wider appetite when it comes to interests on an excess of loss basis.

Maximum Lines:

$40,000,000 any one risk
Maximum of 20% any one policy

Specie

We offer bespoke protection for high-value assets worldwide.

Jewellery – Commercially and privately owned jewellery, including processing risks and retail stock.
Fine Art – Cover for artwork owned by private collectors, galleries, museums, or dealers, including while on display, in transit, or in storage. Coverage extends to major exhibitions and events.
Cash-in-Transit – All-risk policies for professional carriers of cash and other valuables, including while in secure transit and at rest.
General Specie – Broad protection for items with a negotiable or intrinsic value while stored or in motion, including but not limited to bullion, precious metals, and other high-value goods.

Maximum Lines: