Goods in Transit Insurance for Couriers
Protect parcels, packages, and customer goods against theft, loss, and accidental damage while delivering across the UK.
✔ £105.30 for £50,000 Cover (exclusive £50,000 goods-in-transit cover for couriers working with DHL, Amazon, Evri, FedEx, InPost UK Ltd, Parcelforce, TNT, FedEx and DPD)
✔ Up to £100,000 cover (Amazon drivers)
✔ Chubb underwritten
✔ Quote & Buy in minutes
⏱ Takes 2-3 minutes
Goods in Transit Insurance for Couriers
Specialist Cover for Couriers Working with Major Delivery Companies
If you transport parcels, packages, or customer goods as part of your delivery work, Goods in Transit Insurance helps protect you against the financial impact of theft, loss, or accidental damage while goods are in your care.
UK Sure provides Goods in Transit Insurance for couriers and delivery drivers working with major parcel and logistics companies, including DHL, Amazon, Evri, InPost UK Ltd, Parcelforce, TNT, FedEx and DPD.
Whether you deliver parcels for one of these companies or work through an approved delivery network, having appropriate Goods in Transit cover can help protect the value of the goods you are responsible for during transportation.
This policy provides £50,000 of Goods in Transit cover for £105.30, helping protect customer goods while you carry out deliveries across the UK and Europe.
Goods in Transit Insurance Explained
Goods in Transit Insurance – This cover helps protect customer goods against theft, loss, or accidental damage while they are being transported. It covers the goods you are responsible for and does not replace Hire & Reward Insurance, which is required when carrying goods for payment.
Public Liability Insurance – Couriers should also consider Public Liability Insurance to help protect against claims for injury to third parties or damage to their property while carrying out delivery work.
Multi-Vehicle Cover – Flexible options may be available for courier businesses operating multiple vehicles, making it easier to arrange cover for several drivers under one insurance arrangement.
⏱ Takes around 3 minutes
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What Is Goods in Transit Insurance?
Goods in Transit Insurance is designed to protect customer goods while they are being transported as part of courier and delivery work. It can help cover the financial cost of goods that are lost, stolen, or accidentally damaged while in transit, subject to the policy terms and conditions.
For drivers delivering parcels for companies such as DHL, Amazon, Evri, InPost UK Ltd, Parcelforce, TNT, FedEx and DPD, Goods in Transit cover can provide protection for the customer goods in your care during delivery.
Whether you complete local routes or travel across the UK and Europe, having suitable courier Goods in Transit Insurance can help reduce the financial risk associated with lost, stolen, or damaged goods.
What Can Goods in Transit Insurance Cover?
Depending on the policy, cover can include:
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Theft of goods from your vehicle while in transit.
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Accidental damage during loading, unloading, or delivery.
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Loss of customer goods while being transported.
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Deliveries throughout the UK and Europe.
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Up to £1,000 cover for handheld scanners and essential courier equipment.
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Why Goods in Transit Insurance Is Important
Customer parcels can have significant value, and theft, accidental damage, or loss during delivery could leave you facing unexpected financial costs.
Goods in Transit Insurance helps reduce this financial risk by protecting the customer goods you are responsible for while carrying out delivery work, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy.
This can be particularly important for drivers delivering parcels through major delivery and logistics networks such as DHL, Amazon, Evri, InPost UK Ltd, Parcelforce, TNT, FedEx and DPD, where you may handle multiple customer packages throughout your working day.
Many delivery drivers also consider Public Liability Insurance, which can help protect against claims if your work causes injury to another person or damage to their property.
Who Needs Goods in Transit Insurance?
Goods in Transit Insurance for couriers may be suitable for delivery drivers working with:
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DHL
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Amazon
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Evri
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InPost UK Ltd
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Parcelforce
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TNT
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FedEx
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DPD
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Other approved parcel and logistics networks
It may also be suitable for courier businesses operating multiple delivery vehicles for these companies, subject to the insurer's acceptance criteria and policy terms.
How to Buy Goods in Transit Insurance
Getting Goods in Transit Insurance for courier work is quick and straightforward with UK Sure. Follow these simple steps to arrange cover for the customer goods you transport during your deliveries:
01 Get a Quick Quote Online
Complete our online quotation form to request your Goods in Transit Insurance cover in minutes.
02 Choose Your Cover Level
Select the level of protection that matches the value of the goods you transport. This policy provides cover from £50,000 up to £100,000 Goods in Transit cover starting from £105.30.
03 Provide Your Details
Enter your vehicle, delivery, and business information, including details about the type of courier work you carry out and the companies you deliver for.
04 Review Your Policy
Check your cover carefully before purchasing. Make sure the policy meets the requirements of your courier work and the contracts or delivery networks you work with.
05 Complete Your Purchase
Once your policy is confirmed, your cover begins and your documentation will be issued, allowing you to continue your delivery work with confidence.
UK Sure provides Goods in Transit Insurance for couriers and delivery drivers working with major parcel and logistics companies across the UK, including DHL, Amazon, Evri, InPost UK Ltd, Parcelforce, TNT, FedEx and DPD.
⏱ Takes around 3 minutes
How Much Does Goods in Transit Insurance Cost?
The cost of Goods in Transit Insurance depends on several factors, including:
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The level of cover selected.
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The value of the goods you transport.
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Whether you require UK-only or UK and European cover.
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The number of vehicles insured.
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The nature of your courier and delivery activities.
For this policy, the premium is £105.30 for £50,000 of Goods in Transit cover. Higher cover options are available up to £100,000, with premiums varying depending on the level of cover selected.
What's Included in Goods in Transit Insurance?
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Cover up to £100,000
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Protection against theft, loss, and accidental damage
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UK and European territorial cover
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Handheld scanner cover up to £1,000
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Multi-vehicle cover available
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Annual or instalment payment options
UK Sure Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
Our FCA Firm reference number is 923039.
Why choose UK Sure for Goods in Transit Insurance?
Fast Quote Cover
Getting your Goods in Transit Insurance with UK Sure is quick and straightforward. Complete your quote online in minutes and get cover arranged fast, so you can keep your deliveries moving without unnecessary delays or paperwork slowing you down.
Flexible Cover
Your cover can be tailored to your operation, whether you’re a single courier or managing multiple drivers. UK Sure offers flexible Goods in Transit insurance limits, so you only pay for the level of protection your business actually needs.
Courier Specialist
UK Sure specialises in courier and delivery insurance, so your Goods in Transit policy is designed around the risks you face daily, including theft, loss, and accidental damage to customer parcels and cargo while in transit.
UK & Europe Cover
Deliver with confidence across the UK and Europe knowing your Goods in Transit insurance from UK Sure protects customer goods beyond local routes, giving you consistent cover whether you’re completing short deliveries or long-distance haulage work.
Multi-Vehicle Policies
UK Sure makes it easy to insure multiple vans or drivers under one Goods in Transit policy, helping courier businesses manage fleets efficiently while keeping administration simple and ensuring every vehicle is properly protected.
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