| If you are using a vehicle regularly to | | | | courier business. If you select a Haulage |
| operate a courier business in the UK, it is | | | | policy, all of the goods that you carry in |
| important for you to have the right kind of | | | | your courier vehicle for other people to |
| insurance cover. | | | | several different drop off locations. It is |
| | | | extremely important that you understand that |
| It is important for you to understand this | | | | goods that belong to you personally will not |
| kind of cover is not the same as normal | | | | be protected under this kind of insurance |
| vehicle insurance. This kind of insurance | | | | cover. You will need to get Goods in Transit |
| cover was created especially for people who | | | | insurance cover in order to protect your |
| go to several drop-off locations each day. | | | | personal belongings. |
| Since you will be responsible for the | | | | |
| transportation of goods that belong to other | | | | One other thing that you should be aware of |
| people, you are going to need a special kind | | | | when seeking courier insurance for your |
| of cover for your vehicle. This kind of cover | | | | courier business is the discounts that are |
| is not usually carried by most insurance | | | | available for you. Some insurance providers |
| providers, nor will you be able to use the | | | | offer introductory discounts to customers who |
| regular cover that these companies provide. | | | | are just starting out in the courier |
| | | | business. Most insurance providers offer |
| When you begin your search for courier | | | | discounts to individuals who maintain a good |
| insurance, you will notice that there is a | | | | record for driving. There are also available |
| wide range of different kinds of cover for | | | | discounts for customers who choose to have |
| your courier vehicle. Nevertheless, it is of | | | | many different kinds of cover with the same |
| great importance that you ensure you are | | | | insurance provider. |
| getting the right kind of cover to protect | | | | |
| other people's goods. Basically, you are | | | | If you have more than one vehicle that you |
| looking for Hire and Reward cover or Haulage | | | | are using for your courier business, you are |
| cover. Third party cover is also available, | | | | going to require courier insurance on all of |
| as well as comprehensive cover and third | | | | your vehicles used for your courier business. |
| party theft and fire cover. You may also be | | | | In this case, you need to look for |
| able to find cover that will only provide | | | | information on fleet insurance. This kind of |
| cover for the people listed on the policy. | | | | cover will allow you to insure all of the |
| You can also opt to have your entire | | | | different vehicles used by your courier |
| establishment covered by your insurance | | | | business on one policy. |
| policy. | | | | |
| | | | Before you sign any contracts for insurance |
| Now I bet you are wondering what exactly is | | | | cover on the vehicles for your courier |
| covered by courier insurance. Well, that | | | | business, be sure you understand what you are |
| actually is dependent on the type of | | | | signing. If there is something that you do |
| insurance cover you chose when you select | | | | not understand, have your insurance agent |
| your UK courier insurance policy for your | | | | explain it to you. |