21.1 The Freight Forwarder shall arrange insurance for the goods (e.g. transport or storage insurance) with an insurer of his choice if the Principal instructs him to do so before handing over the goods.
21.2 The freight forwarder must arrange for the insurance of the goods if this is in the interest of the principal. The freight forwarder may in particular assume this if
21.2.1 the freight forwarder has taken out insurance under a previous transport contract within the framework of an ongoing business relationship,
21.2.2 the client has specified a “value of goods for insurance of the goods” in the order.
21.3 The presumption of interest in taking out insurance under clause 21.2 does not apply in particular if
21.3.1 the client prohibits the covering,
21.3.2 the Client is a freight forwarder, carrier or warehouse keeper.
21.4 When arranging insurance, the freight forwarder must follow the client's instructions, particularly with regard to the sum insured and the risks to be covered. If no instructions are given, the freight forwarder must decide on the type and extent of the insurance at his own discretion and take out the insurance at standard market conditions.
21.5 If the Freight Forwarder is unable to obtain insurance cover due to the nature of the goods to be insured or for any other reason, the Freight Forwarder shall inform the Client thereof immediately.
21.6 If, after conclusion of the contract, the freight forwarder arranges insurance on the instructions of the client, undertakes to collect compensation or undertakes other activities in the settlement of insurance claims and averages, he shall be entitled, even without an agreement, to a locally customary, otherwise reasonable remuneration in addition to the reimbursement of his expenses.
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