Electronics & High Value Devices
General Batteries Cargo Insurance
Specialised cover for {label} shipments — built for the real risks of your trade lane.
Batteries — lithium-ion, lead-acid and alkaline — are classified as dangerous goods and need specialist cargo insurance. CIO underwrites compliant shipments with cover designed for the unique fire, leakage and thermal-runaway exposures of energy storage.
What's covered
DG-compliant cargo cover
Insurance aligned with IATA, IMDG and ADR packaging and labelling rules.
Thermal incident response
Cover for fire, smoke damage and contamination of surrounding cargo.
Bulk and palletised shipments
From single pallets to full container loads of battery cells and packs.
Risks we protect against
- Fire and thermal runaway
- Leakage and short-circuit damage
- Theft, pilferage and non-delivery
- Accidental damage in transit
- Loading and unloading mishaps
- Weather, water and contamination damage
- Fire, explosion and collision
- General Average and salvage charges
Why insure with CIO
- Instant online quote in under 2 minutes
- A+ rated global insurers backing every policy
- All-risk cover on ICC (A) wording where available
- Door-to-door protection across air, sea, road and rail
- Digital certificates issued in real time
- Dedicated claims support — paid in days, not months
Insure your {label} shipment today
Get a tailored quote in minutes — no paperwork, no waiting, full digital certificate on confirmation.