国际商务洽谈口语教程课件答案 王振南ISBN 9787566300959Unit 8_Insurance.pptVIP

Unit 8 Marine Insurance Purpose of Insurance Transportation of goods is generally over a long distance The goods are subject to different kinds of risks and losses. The purpose is to provide compensation to those who suffer from losses that may be incurred. Who will pay for the insurance Depend on the agreed price terms FOB: the buyer or importer CIF or CFR: the seller or exporter The procedure for getting insured Who should pay: to be specified in the contract Find an insurance company Choose types of insurance coverage The insured amount Fill out insurance policy Claims for losses and damages Insurance Clauses ICC (Institute Cargo Clause伦敦保险条款) Used by 2/3 countries Many countries have their own Insurance Clause CIC (China Insurance Clause中国保险条款) Risks and Losses Different risks may result in different losses and are therefore covered by different insurance clauses. Defining risks and losses can help us choose the right type of insurance coverage. Risks Perils of the Sea : Natural calamity: force majeure(fors mazheur,French, meaning greater force) such as earthquake, tsunami, flood etc. Fortuitous accidents (accidental risks): such as ship sinking, ship collision, colliding with other objects.... Risks Extraneous Risks( extraneous, coming from the outside) general extraneous risks: Risks caused by theft, rain, leakage, shortage, breakage, dampness, mildewing(a plant disease caused by fungi), heating, taint of odor, hooking, and rusting special extraneous risks: risks caused by war, strikes, failure of delivery etc. Losses total loss: the whole lot of the consignment(goods) which has been lost or damaged partial loss: the loss or damage to the goods, which is only partial Defining losses will enable us to calculate the compensation(when the claim is made.) Category of Marine Insurance Under PICCs C.I.C.(China Insurance Clause), insurance is divided into - basic risks coverage (基本险）and - additional risks coverage（附加险） Basic risks coverage