What is Marine Insurance?
- Access to a specialised team of marine experts who will assist you to make informed decisions regarding the cover you need
- Enjoy exceptional value for money
- The provision of technical advice including risk control matters
- Access to a team of highly trained marine claims handlers to deal with your claims quickly and efficiently

Whatever criteria you prioritise in a marine insurance policy – flexibility, transparency, dependability – you can rely on Old Mutual Short-Term Insurance, to provide world class cover combined with exceptional customer service.
Contact us to discuss your Construction and Engineering requirements by calling your broker or +267 399 5700.
You can email us too on sales@oldmutual.co.bw
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Marine Insurance covers a broad range of options from cargo to inland transit to hull insurance.
- Cargo Insurance provides cover for goods that are transported by sea, rail and airfreight, or by post which encompasses imports, exports and inland transit shipments
- Marine cargo (imports and exports) covers general cargo which is generally shipped in containers, specialised cargo such as perishable commodities and bulk cargo
- Such policies cover the entire import or export, by sea, land or air from seller's to buyer's premises – including storage
- Open Marine Cargo cover ideal if you regularly transport goods
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- Commercial Hull Insurance provides cover for vessels used for commercial purposes, such as those used in the deep sea fishing industry or for charter.
- A wide variety of cover – from All Risks through to Total Loss Cover only - is offered, including machinery breakdown, special equipment and collision liability cover.
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- Marine Advanced Loss of Profits caters for loss of profits and the increased costs of working that results from a loss of production/turnover.
- It also covers a delay in start-up following loss of or damage to imported critical equipment covered by a Marine Cargo policy
- Stock Throughput Cover is a specialised policy which covers cargo risk, inland transit risk and stock storage risks
- Goods are usually insured from the supplier or manufacturer until placed in the hands of the end customer.
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Pleasure Craft Insurance provides cover for various types of small craft for private use.
These range from small sailing dinghies through to ocean-going yachts and catamarans.
We also insure power-craft such as wetbikes, rubber ducks and large ski-boats.
Comprehensive cover options include medical expenses arising from an accident, damage from the impact of hitting a submerged object and insurance for your trailer.
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Key product offering
Marine Insurance covers a broad range of options from cargo to inland transit to hull insurance.
Want to get in touch? Call us on +267 399 5700.
Cover for the actual shipping container in which goods covered by a Marine Cargo policy are shipped.
Yes, we offer cover for the local transit of goods within the boundaries of the country (not associated with an import or export) which are generally conveyed by independent carriers.
As one of Botswana's leading insurers, Old Mutual Short-Term Insurance Company has been protecting clients from financial loss for decades, providing superior insurance solutions to protect their business ventures. In addition, we have a team of experts at every level to assist you with your choice of cover, risk assessment and claims.
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