Backed by years of industry experience, Lockton’s specialist team of Cargo and Logistics insurance specialists can help you navigate these threats by placing tailored insurance solutions. We design reliable, cost-effective policies that that respond in a crisis, protecting your business from financial damage.

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A fresh approach to cargo insurance

When it comes to shipping goods around the world, businesses have never faced more pressing risks than they do today.

Backed by years of industry experience, Lockton’s specialist team of Cargo and Logistics specialists can help you navigate these threats by placing tailored insurance solutions. We design reliable, cost-effective policies that that respond in a crisis, protecting your business from financial damage.

We work with a wide range of industries on both a retail and wholesale basis, across a vast array of product lines – from stock throughput to contractors’ equipment, right through to project cargo and war on land. Through our lasting relationships with Lloyd’s and other leading global insurers, we’ll help secure you the best possible coverage, regularly reviewing this to ensure maximum suitability.

Should you need to make a claim, no matter how complex, you can be sure that our highly experienced claims team will work to protect your interests and help you obtain the best possible results.

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What we bring to your business

  • A service-oriented approach - The same experienced account team you meet at the beginning will be there to guide you throughout, advocating for your needs in the insurance marketplace

  • Global capabilities - Lockton is supported by our global network of over 200+ cargo experts across over 140 countries. Using localised expertise, we will support your commercial opportunities in North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia, Australia and the Middle East

  • Tailored coverage - As an independent broker, we’re driven solely by your needs. We’ll get to know your business, conducting in-depth reviews of your existing cover before securing a bespoke solution that meets your unique requirements

  • Market knowledge - Our cargo team is made up of true industry experts who have experienced almost every type of cargo claim. We understand the cyclical nature of the market, and can help prepare your business for any eventuality

Industries we support

  • Agriculture

  • Automotive

  • Food and beverages

  • Commodities

  • Construction

  • Energy

  • Equipment

  • Farming

  • Financial institutions

  • High-tech

  • Logistics and supply chain

  • Mining

  • Oil and gas

  • Pharmaceuticals / life sciences

  • Project cargo

  • Subsea

  • Warehousing

Additional services

The cargo insurance market is diverse and provides opportunities for a wide range of insurance products related to the movement and storage of goods and equipment.

  • Stock throughput

  • Excess stock

  • Project cargo including delay in start up

  • Equipment physical damage

  • Livestock and equine

  • Transportation

  • War risk, terrorism and political risks

When it happens to you, it happens to us

Our Cargo and Logistics claims team has decades of loss handling experience in all kinds of risk areas, and we are committed to providing you with the service, support and advice you need throughout the claims handling process.

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Our Cargo & Logistics Insurance Team

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David Ripton

Head of Marine & Cargo
David.Ripton@lockton.com
+44 207 933 1404

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Peter Hall

Head of Cargo and Logistics
peter.hall@lockton.com

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Maxim De Prins

Senior Vice President - Marine Cargo – Pharma, Food & Beverage
Maxim.DePrins@lockton.com
+44 207 933 1659

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Michael Marcou

Head of HiTech and Auto
Michael.Marcou@lockton.com
+44 207 933 1658

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Kevin Brown

Senior Commodities Broker
Kevin.Brown@lockton.com
+44 207 933 1524

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Lee Lockyer

Account Executive/Producer
lee.lockyer@lockton.com
+44 207 933 1525

General Inquiries

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enquiries@uk.lockton.com

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