Transport & Logistics Insurance
Comprehensive insurance solutions designed for the complexities of modern transport and logistics operations
Industry Challenges
The transportation and logistics industry faces an increasingly wide range of dynamic risk and human capital issues. These include long-standing challenges, such as effective claims administration, managing compliance, fleet safety and regulatory needs and navigating supply chain disruptions.
It’s a competitive environment and the industry is equally as challenging as it is diverse across segments and the landscape is quickly evolving. New threats and opportunities are beginning to take center stage. Cyber-attacks, data breaches, disruptive technologies, and political risk mean businesses across the industry must invest in new technologies and ways of working to manage volatility and build resilient operations.
The right combination of insurance covers depends on the nature of the business, the goods handled, and the risks involved. Transport and Logistics Insurance broking solutions is essential for any business or individual involved in the movement, storage, or management of goods and movement of people.
For Cargo/Logistics (Goods)
Typical Clients Include:
- Freight forwarders
- Logistics companies
- Road haulage operators
- Courier and delivery services
- Warehouse operators
- Shipping companies (sea, air, rail, road)
- Owner-operators of trucks or fleets
For Passenger Transport (People)
Typical Clients Include:
- Bus and coach operators
- Taxi and ride-sharing services
- Shuttle services
- Tour operators
- School transport providers
Why These Covers Matter
Legal Compliance: There are many laws in countries affecting persons and business and, in some countries, certain insurances are required by law. Many insurance covers (e.g., motor third party liability, passenger liability, environmental liability) can protect a business.
Passenger Safety: Protects against claims if passengers are injured or harmed. Anyone responsible for the safe movement of passengers, whether on a scheduled route, private hire, or tourism, needs appropriate insurance to manage legal, financial, and reputational risks.
Asset Protection: Anyone whose business relies on transporting or storing goods, whether domestically or internationally, faces risks in loss of or damage to the assets, that insurance can help mitigate.
Risk Management: Reduces financial impact from accidents, lawsuits, or major incidents. Ensures the business can recover quickly from unforeseen events.
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Insurances
Typical Insurance covers for any business:
Covers any business interacting with the public or third parties for injury or property damage claims made by third parties (e.g., visitors, customers).
Loss or damage to your buildings, contents and equipment including resultant interruption of business (if required)
Liability for theft, manipulation or extortion of data in your custody or control that addresses first-party expenses following a cyber incident.
Protects Directors and Officers against claims from decisions made or actions taken within the scope of their official duties.
With our global distribution network, we provide credit insurance to organisations operating in both domestic and international markets.
Aon Risk Management Solutions provided by
Aon Consulting
Aon Consulting (Pty) Ltd (ACON) provides solutions to help our clients understand and improve their risk profile to increase profitability and protect their interests.
We harness data and insights globally and apply them locally - empowering our clients with real results. We give our clients confidence by identifying and quantifying the risks they face; assisting them with the selection of appropriate risk transfer, risk retention, and risk mitigation solutions; and by providing advice following a major loss to help ensure the continuity of their operations.
- Operational Risk
- Strategic Risk
- Risk Financing
- Special Risk