Freight Demurrage & Defence (FD&D) Insurance offers charterers critical support in the face of legal disputes not typically covered by Charterers Liability Insurance.
Whether it’s disagreements over hire, demurrage, off-hire claims, or redelivery terms, FD&D insurance helps cover the legal costs of defending your case or pursuing a claim.
Our team advises our clients to treat FD&D cover as a vital line of defence – especially in situations where liability is not clear-cut, but the financial exposure is very real.
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