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InsureShield Protection
 
Route
 
Shipsurance
Wait Period

No wait period for filling claims 

Must wait 7 days domestically / 20 days internationally after the last tracking update to file loss claims. Must wait 5 days after the package has been marked delivered for stolen/porch piracy packages

Must wait 20 days domestically / 40 days internationally to file USPS loss claims

Claims

Extended claims filing for porch piracy, loss, and damage with a 9-month window, and 90 days for concealed damage

Loss coverage when reported within 30 days after the last tracking update; porch piracy & damage coverage when reported within 30 days of delivery date

Claims for concealed damage must be reported within 15 days of delivery; 120 days for loss and damage claims

Branded Box Coverage

Coverage for branded boxes

No coverage for branded boxes 

No coverage for branded boxes 

Expedited Reshipment

Expedited reshipment covered 

Expedited reshipment NOT covered 

Expedited reshipment NOT covered 

Cosmetic Damage

Coverage for cosmetic damage 

Does NOT cover cosmetic damage

N/A

Shipping Intelligence

N/A

N/A

Insurance coverage is offered through UPS Capital Insurance Agency, Inc., a licensed insurance producer. All descriptions or illustrations of coverage are provided for general informational purposes only and do not in any way alter or amend the terms, conditions, or exclusions of any insurance policy or program.  Insurance coverage is not available in all jurisdictions or to all customers.   

Unless otherwise noted, all statistics used herein are derived from or based on information contained in the 2023 Platform Research, which is based on a compilation of two independent studies conducted by Evalueserve in December 2023 of 1,245 U.S. U.S. SMB owners and decision makers whose businesses report $250K - $100M in revenue.

The above comparison chart is provided for general informational purposes and does not in any way alter or amend the terms, limitations or exclusions of any insurance policy. Any questions about InsureShield Shipping Insurance should be directed to a licensed InsureShield specialist at capitalus@ups.com.

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