Guide to Courier Insurance Section 7 and Summary: Why Choose ChoiceQuote?

ChoiceQuote provides business owners an easy way to find the most cost effective insurance quotes on the market, with the benefit of over 20 years’ experience behind our brand.

We are one of the best known and most respected independent insurance brokers in the UK, with a commitment to excellent service for business customers across the country. We are focused on moving with the times and meeting new client needs, hence we are constantly looking to improve online quote facilities with ChoiceQuote, to ensure customers can get quotes online and on their mobiles 24/7.

Too busy to call for a quote, or can’t wait until office hours? Fill in your details on ChoiceQuote and our system will generate the right quote for your courier business.

ChoiceQuote, with our strong connections in the insurance industry, can offer competitive quotes for every sector.

ChoiceQuote can help you avoid paying too much for courier insurance by making sure you have the right cover for your exact requirements. We can offer you a package that covers you for all eventualities, tying together insurance on vehicles and goods, as well as liability insurance. As specialists in courier insurance, we offer:

Quick quotes, excellent rates and instant cover
Cost-spreading opportunities
Discounts for fleets of couriers

At ChoiceQuote, we provide stand-alone insurance policies for all different kinds of courier, from independent, self-employed couriers to established companies, and arranging for the right cover could not be simpler. Give our team of courier insurance experts a call today to receive a quick quotation and to put your mind at rest, knowing you’re covered and can weather any storm that might come your way.

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Summary

Now is a great time to be a courier. Customers are eager to have everything delivered quickly, from gourmet food to bargain clothes and books. Traditional couriers are busy too – especially in big cities – transporting confidential documents that need signatures. Email has not brought about the demise of that business, and online shoppers and subscription services have generated huge demand for deliveries seven days a week.

Getting the right level of insurance cover means your business and your vehicles are fully protected. It doesn’t have to be expensive. Whether you are a self-employed individual with a single van or have a team of drivers and a fleet of vehicles on the road, you need to ensure the basics are covered.

In this Guide, we explored the options depending on whether you are self-employed or employed as a courier, on payroll. If you are employed as a courier, then normally you would not need to worry about getting courier insurance, since this is something your employer would get for all of their staff. There are various levels of insurance you can get, which includes:

Cover for the vehicle. By law, every driver needs this, whether or not a car or van is used for courier work. Options range from third party through to comprehensive, with most couriers and courier companies opting for comprehensive.
Insurance for the driver. Companies with staff on payroll need Employers’ Liability. Whereas, self-employed drivers would be wise to consider public liability, to ensure they are protected in the event of an unexpected accident with a member of the public.
Goods in Transit. You are entrusted to deliver the goods you have collected for a client. What happens if something goes wrong? Accidents, damages, even theft can happen. Make sure your liability is reduced with Goods in Transit insurance.
Fleet. If you have five or more vehicles – cars, vans or motorbikes – operating as courier vehicles, then you can save money and time spent managing individual policies with fleet courier insurance.
Breakdown. Get back on the road quickly in the event of a breakdown, with roadside assistance and recovery support.

ChoiceQuote provides business owners an easy way to find the most cost effective insurance quotes on the market, with the benefit of over 20 years’ experience behind our brand.

Our specialist courier team is here to help. Apply for a quote online, request a callback, or give one of our team a call: 0800 440 2180 from 8.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.