Motor Carrier Liability (MTPL for carriers / CMR)
Protection of the carrier against claims from cargo owners and third parties. This is not cargo insurance but coverage of the carrier’s legal liability under contract and law.
Who needs it
- Truck owners and fleet operators
- Transport companies with regular routes
- Carriers transporting high-value or scarce goods (high claims exposure)
- Carriers operating internationally (CMR)
Key questions
Critical: compliance with parking/security warranties, seals, and operational conditions often has a greater impact on claims than the premium level.
Role of the Broker
- We review exclusions and declinature conditions (secured parking, documentation, notification deadlines).
- We structure limits based on actual exposure (not “market standard”).
- We assist with claims handling: what evidence to collect and how to interact with the insurer.
