Marine & Shipping Insurance. Tailored cover for your business.

Running a business comes with enough challenges without worrying whether your cover is right.

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Why Perth Businesses Choose Austgroup Insurance Brokers

Family owned business
Supporting Perth businesses
Personal local advice
Claims help when needed

What Does Marine & Shipping Insurance Cover?

Marine & Shipping Insurance is designed to protect businesses involved in transporting goods by sea, operating commercial vessels, or managing marine-related operations. It helps protect against the financial impact of cargo loss or damage, vessel incidents, liability claims, and other risks associated with moving goods across Australia’s coastline and international shipping routes.

Whether you’re importing, exporting, transporting cargo, or operating marine vessels, the right insurance can help protect your business and keep your operations moving. At Austgroup Insurance Brokers, we’ll tailor an insurance solution to suit your vessels, cargo, contracts, and operational risks.

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What Can Marine & Shipping Insurance Help Protect?

Marine & Shipping Insurance combines a range of covers to help protect businesses involved in marine transport, logistics, and commercial maritime operations.

Depending on your policy, cover may include:

Marine cargo during domestic and international transit.
Commercial vessels and marine equipment.
Public and marine liability claims.
Goods stored before or after shipment.
Theft, fire, storm, and accidental damage.
Business interruption following an insured event.
Trailers, containers, and transport equipment.
Workers compensation for employees where required.
Financial protection tailored to marine and shipping businesses.
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Which Perth Businesses Need Marine & Shipping Insurance?

Marine & Shipping Insurance is designed for businesses that transport goods by sea, operate commercial vessels, or provide marine services. Whether you’re moving freight locally or internationally, tailored insurance can help protect your cargo, equipment, vessels, and business operations.

Importers and Exporters

Protect your goods while they're being transported domestically or internationally by sea.

Freight Forwarders and Logistics Providers

Insurance designed to support businesses managing the movement of cargo across the supply chain.

Commercial Vessel Operators

Help safeguard work boats, charter vessels, fishing vessels, and other commercial marine operations.

Marine Contractors

Protect businesses providing dredging, construction, maintenance, or specialist services on or around the water.

Port and Stevedoring Operators

Cover the risks associated with handling, loading, unloading, and storing cargo at port facilities.

Marine Equipment Suppliers

Tailored insurance solutions for businesses supplying, servicing, or hiring marine equipment and related assets.

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What a Business Insurance Package Can Include

Protects your business if someone is injured or property is damaged. Common for trades, retail, hospitality and service businesses.
Public Liability

Protects your business if someone is injured or property is damaged. Common for trades, retail, hospitality and service businesses.

Product Liability

Protects your business if someone is injured or property is damaged. Common for trades, retail, hospitality and service businesses.

Professional Indemnity

Protects your business if someone is injured or property is damaged. Common for trades, retail, hospitality and service businesses.

Workers Compensation

Protects your business if someone is injured or property is damaged. Common for trades, retail, hospitality and service businesses.

Motor Vehicle

Protects your business if someone is injured or property is damaged. Common for trades, retail, hospitality and service businesses.

Corporate Travel

Protects your business if someone is injured or property is damaged. Common for trades, retail, hospitality and service businesses.

Business Interruption

Protects your business if someone is injured or property is damaged. Common for trades, retail, hospitality and service businesses.

Property and Contents

Protects your business if someone is injured or property is damaged. Common for trades, retail, hospitality and service businesses.

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Insurance Cover for Every Stage

Business Insurance

Our commercial packages provide a wide range of business insurance protection, tailored to the exact coverage your business needs.

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Personal Insurance

Protect what matters most with personal insurance solutions designed to support you and your family through life’s uncertainties.

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Why Perth Businesses Choose Independent Brokers

Buying insurance should not mean sorting through endless options on your own. An independent insurance broker gives you access to more choices, clear advice, and support when you need it most.

Access to More Insurers

Compare options from multiple insurers, giving you more choice and greater confidence in your cover.

 

 

Independent Advice

Our recommendations are driven by your circumstances, ensuring your insurance program aligns with your risks, goals, and budget.

 

Claims Support

We’re by your side when it matters most, providing expert guidance, managing the claims process with insurers, and helping you achieve a smooth and timely outcome.

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Not Sure What Cover You Need? We're Here to Help.

Start with a conversation and we’ll help you make sense of your options.

Resources & Insurance Insights

Practical guides and updates to help you make better decisions and stay informed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Public Liability and Product Liability Insurance?
Public Liability Insurance protects your business if someone is injured or their property is damaged because of your business activities. Product Liability Insurance specifically covers claims arising from products you manufacture, supply, import, or sell.
Professional Indemnity Insurance is designed for businesses and professionals who provide advice, consulting, designs, or other professional services that could result in financial loss for a client.
Public Liability Insurance is suitable for businesses that interact with customers, suppliers, contractors, or members of the public, including trades, retailers, hospitality businesses, consultants, and service providers.

Ready to Protect What Matters Most?

Don’t wait until something goes wrong to review your cover. Our Perth-based team is ready to help you get started today.

Office Address

Suite 3/286 Fitzgerald St Perth WA 6000

Postal Address

PO Box 522, North Perth WA 6906

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