Marine Cargo Insurance,
Made Simple.
Protect your imported goods with fast, reliable cargo cover from quotation to clearance. Get insured in minutes and keep your shipments moving with confidence.
Supported Underwriters
Certificate of Marine Cargo Insurance
Pursuant to Section 136 of the Insurance Act of Tanzania
Built for Fast-Moving Trade
NIIS-T brings insurance, pricing, and payments together in one intelligent platform—helping importers secure cargo cover in seconds, not days.
Instant Rate Simulator
Real-time dynamic premium breakdowns
Get real-time premium estimates before committing to a policy. Adjust your cargo value and instantly see how pricing changes across transport modes.
Flexible Local Payments
Pay for your insurance instantly using trusted Tanzanian payment methods. Built for convenience, speed, and accessibility.
*Secure checkout designed for local business workflows.*
Connected Compliance Flow
Every policy generated on NIIS-T is structured to align with Tanzania’s insurance and customs requirements, enabling smooth verification and faster cargo processing at entry points.
*Built for reliability across the import ecosystem—without slowing you down.*
Why It Matters
How It Works
A seamless journey, from quote to coverage.
NIIS-T makes marine cargo insurance fast, transparent, and completely digital — in four steps.
Enter Shipment Details
Provide basic information about your cargo, shipment value, and destination. Our guided process helps you complete your application in minutes.
What you'll provide
- Cargo type and declared value
- Origin and destination ports
- Shipment date and mode of transport
Supported inputs
Compare Insurance Options
Review coverage options and premiums from trusted insurance providers in one place. Choose the policy that best fits your shipment and budget.
What you'll compare
- Premium rates across multiple providers
- Coverage scope — all-risk vs named perils
- Exclusions and deductible terms
Insurance partners
Pay Securely
Complete payment using mobile money, bank transfer, or other supported methods through our secure, encrypted payment gateway.
Payment methods
- M-Pesa, Tigo Pesa, Airtel Money
- Bank transfer and debit card
- Encrypted, PCI-compliant checkout
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Receive Instant Coverage
Your digital marine cargo insurance policy and cover note are generated instantly and made available for download, sharing, and future reference.
What you receive
- Digital policy document (PDF)
- Official cover note for customs
- Policy accessible anytime in your portal
Delivery format
Why NIIS-T
Built for Tanzania's
import ecosystem.
Every feature is designed around how importers in Tanzania actually work — from payment to paperwork.
Answering Your Questions
Everything you need to know about Tanzanian import insurance compliance and the NIIS-T digital workflow.
NIIS-T is the National Import Insurance System – Tanzania. According to Tanzanian local insurance laws (specifically regulating the marine industry), all goods imported into Tanzania must be insured locally by an underwriter licensed under the Tanzania Insurance Regulatory Authority (TIRA). NIIS-T automates this process directly with state databases.
Your official regulatory TIRA cover note is generated instantly (in under 3 minutes) once payment is completed. It is instantly registered in Tanzanian customs databases and also emailed to you as a signed PDF ready to print.
We support major secure payment mechanisms in East Africa, including all key mobile money wallets (M-Pesa, Tigo-Pesa, Airtel Money, Halopesa) as well as secure direct bank transfers.
Yes. Our declaration wizard supports all major import classifications under Tanzanian shipping laws, including Sea Cargo (ICC-A/B/C), Air Cargo, and Road Cross-border Transit.
If your cargo experiences damage or loss, you can lodge a digitized claim directly through your NIIS-T customer dashboard. Select your policy, upload transit documents/photos, and your assigned underwriter will process it immediately.
Phone Support
Mon-Sat from 8am to 6pm
Call Toll-FreeWhatsApp Chat
Instant agents online
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Responses in under 12 hours
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Our support staff coordinate with TIRA and port brokers to resolve complex geographical risks or high-value cargo declarations.