Required Documents for Cargo Insurance
What to gather before requesting a quote.
To quote cargo insurance, you will need the Incoterm, commercial invoice, packing list, cargo type, origin/destination ports or airports, and shipping documentation.
How to prepare your documentation
What is typically requested
Defines responsibility for contracting insurance.
Confirms the declared value of the goods.
Details items and volumes shipped.
Ports or airports involved in the route.
Who this matters most for
Unfamiliar with local documentation requirements.
Want to confirm requirements haven't changed.
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Content reviewed by Ronaldo Fernandes, Commercial Director and licensed technical broker (SUSEP 201069372) at Kingdom Broker Brazil. Verified 08/27/2026.
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Frequently asked questions
What documents are required to quote?
Incoterm, invoice, packing list, and origin/destination ports or airports.
Is a bill of lading required?
Often requested during the process, not always at quoting.