Purpose of Marine Insurance Marine Insurance is an agreement whereby the insurer indemnified the assured in manner and extent provided, against losses incidental to marine adventure.Spreading of Risk - If a loss occurs, the insured will be put back into the same financial position as just before the loss. The insured must not profit from the loss. Aid to Security - This removes the uncertainty of a potential financial loss. Individuals and businesses are freer to expand without the need to set aside for reserves for the future. Aid to Credit - Loans are not advanced unless the … [Read more...]