CIF and CIP: check the insurance detail

The development

ICC explains that Incoterms® 2020 provides different insurance coverage levels for CIF and CIP. The delivery term should be read together with the named place and applicable edition.

The procurement perspective

VEYRA perspective: compare offers on a written scope. Request the insurance document and confirm the cover appropriate to the intended cargo and route with your adviser.

Questions for your next enquiry

Which Incoterms rule and edition apply? Which place or port is named? What cover is included, and which costs remain for the buyer?

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