What kind of risks are covered for reefer commodities?
Your cargo insurance policy covers your cargo according to the Institute Frozen/Chilled Food Clauses (A), which provide cover for All Risks of loss or damage subject to all reasonable precautions being taken to ensure that the goods are properly refrigerated throughout the journey. This means that your goods are covered against any physical loss or damage from an external cause, except as excluded.
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