Insurance for goods by courier

Klr

Hello everyone,

I was wondering how I would go about insuring four packages which I am couriering from the uk to the Channel Islands. The courier service I have paid for says that there is 'no insurance provided for my consignment'. Can they transport things legally without insurance?

If so, how do I get one off insurance cover for the packages on their journey from the uk to the Channel Islands? The goods in transit insurance I have been looking at all seems to be geared towards courier companies not individuals. Any help getting my goods insured would be appreciated! Time is of the essence though as they are coming tomorrow! :eek:

Thanks in advance to anyone who has more of a clue than I do!

Klr

huckster

Yes they can transport goods without Insurance.

Not aware of any policy for this situation.

If you don't receive the goods, can you not claim your money back ?

forgotmyname

If they wont insure your items then it would appear you chose the wrong company to use.

Either send it uninsured or use someone that will insure it.

Klr

Thanks huckster- they've limited liability to £50 and I'm transporting a TV which was £600, a bike and some books. I've seen on some other threads that household goods in transit insurance may be an option. Also morethan may provide it under their contents insurance.

Forgotmyname I know it is not ideal but I move out tomorrow and don't have time to change couriers at this late stage. Hence why I'm looking for insurance cover for my items.

huckster

Klr wrote: »

Thanks huckster- they've limited liability to £50 and I'm transporting a TV which was £600, a bike and some books. I've seen on some other threads that household goods in transit insurance may be an option. Also morethan may provide it under their contents insurance.

Forgotmyname I know it is not ideal but I move out tomorrow and don't have time to change couriers at this late stage. Hence why I'm looking for insurance cover for my items.

I have not arranged transit cover for years, but from what I remember it was a minimum premium of £100. There is a brokers called Insurance2day, but they are not open until 9am tomorrow morning.

Courier companies can get it cheaper, because they are arranging it on a large number ot items,

chanz4

tvs are normaly excluded anyway

Nasqueron

Depends which courier but main ones like TNT and DPD over enhanced liability options for cover up to £15000 or so though they tend not to cover laptops, never tried to ship a TV though