When speed matters, protection must keep pace.
Specialized coverage for high-value and perishable goods transported by air, with instant certificates for urgent shipments.
Air Cargo Insurance
High-value, time-critical shipments protected
- Certificate Time
- Within 60 minutes
- Max Capacity
- $50M per shipment
- Hub Coverage
- 50+ air cargo hubs
- Specialisms
- High-value & perishable
Air Cargo Insurance
High-value, time-critical shipments protected
Air Cargo Insurance is designed for high-value, time-sensitive, and perishable shipments where air speed justifies premium protection. Electronics, pharmaceuticals, luxury goods, and urgent spare parts receive all-risk coverage from origin warehouse to destination.
Our air cargo desk issues certificates within the hour, matching the urgency of your shipments with equally rapid coverage confirmation.
Coverage & Reach
Who It's For
Who Needs Air Cargo Insurance?
Electronics and semiconductor manufacturers shipping high-value components
Pharmaceutical companies transporting temperature-sensitive products
Luxury goods exporters requiring rapid, secure transit coverage
Perishable food exporters with time-critical delivery windows
Aerospace companies shipping aircraft parts and components
Why It Matters
Key Benefits of Air Cargo Insurance
All-risk coverage for high-value goods
Certificates issued within 60 minutes
Perishables and temperature-sensitive cover
Valuable goods and specie extensions
War risk and hijacking coverage
Dedicated air cargo claims desk
What's Included
Coverage Features & Capabilities
High-Value Limits
Capacity for single shipments up to $50M for electronics, jewelry, and precision instruments.
Perishable Goods Cover
Deterioration coverage for pharma, fresh produce, and temperature-controlled freight.
Instant Certification
Digital certificates issued within 60 minutes for urgent departures.
Allied Air Carriers
Coverage accepted by all IATA carriers and integrators worldwide.
Important Information
Standard Coverage Exclusions
The following are typically excluded from standard policies. Specific terms vary by placement.
- Damage caused by improper packaging for air transport
- Loss due to delay or market depreciation
- Seizure by customs or regulatory authorities
- Inherent vice or natural deterioration of goods
- War and nuclear risks unless specifically endorsed
How It Works
Your Path to Protection in 4 Steps
Urgent Quote
Submit flight details and cargo value; binding quote within 30 minutes.
Instant Certificate
Digital certificate issued within 60 minutes of confirmation.
Flight Tracking
Automated monitoring of insured flights with delay alerts.
Rapid Claims
Airport surveyor response within 12 hours at major hubs.
Claims
How Claims Work
A clear, structured claims process designed for fast resolution.
Immediate Notification
Report damage or shortage at the destination air cargo terminal. Note exceptions on the air waybill delivery receipt before signing.
Terminal Inspection
Our appointed agent inspects cargo at the air cargo terminal, documents damage photographically, and secures the affected shipment.
Airline Claim Filing
We file the carrier liability claim with the airline within the 14-day IATA deadline while processing your insurance claim in parallel.
Rapid Settlement
High-value air cargo claims are prioritized with settlement typically within 7 business days of complete documentation.
The Thai Insurances Advantage
Why Choose Thai Insurances
We are a single accountable insurance partner combining deep market access, specialist underwriting, and global claims capability — so your coverage is engineered as a system, not assembled from fragments.
- Fastest certificate turnaround in the market — 60 minutes
- Specialist underwriting for high-value and perishable cargo
- Surveyor presence at 50+ major air cargo hubs
- Capacity up to $50M per shipment
$4.2B+
Trade Value Protected
12,000+
Verifications Completed
87
Countries Covered
3,500+
Active Clients
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Under the Montreal Convention, airline liability is capped at approximately 22 SDR per kilogram — far below the value of most air freight. Insurance covers the full declared value including consequential costs.
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