It is common knowledge that one of the most important cost factors in a courier business is courier insurance. No doubt, courier insurance protects against risks involved in a courier business, but the cost of this protection is high. At times, the cost of insurance can be so high that not all courier companies can afford it. Some courier companies reduce their insurance expenses by underinsuring their assets, which could be risky. There are ways in which you can reduce your insurance expenses without increasing your business' risk, which we are going to discuss in this article.

There are three types of courier insurance:

a) Vehicle Insurance

Vehicle insurance is taken on vehicles used in the transfer of goods. This is an extra insurance that courier companies should take, in addition to the standard insurance on the vehicles.

b) Goods in Transit Insurance

To insure the items that are transported, "goods in transit insurance" has to be taken. By taking goods in transit insurance you protect yourself from loss arising due to damage of items during transit. It is worth noting that this insurance does not cover vehicles used for transporting items.

c) Public Liability Insurance

This insurance is taken to protect the business from losses arising due to damage to public property. By insuring public property you not only secure yourself financially but also safeguard your business reputation.

These insurances can be either taken individually or as a bundle of two or three. Taking individual insurance is expensive when compared to taking a combined or bundled insurance. You can approach courier insurance companies for bundled quotes, which they will give you gladly. The insurance companies will be more than willing to assist you, and you will end up with a cheap insurance quote that will suit your budget. Most courier insurance companies offer good discounts on bundled insurance, which enables you to pay lower premiums for same value of protection. It is important that you let the insurance companies know how much you are willing to spend on the insurance. Once you let them know the amount they can guide you in getting the best policy without having to spend on unnecessary fees.

In the courier industry, the cash flow is erratic so it is always better that you let the courier insurance companies know the terms of your payment. If you take yearly premiums it is cheaper as insurance companies give good discounts for yearly payments. This method may not be suitable as cash flow is usually scarce in courier businesses. Monthly payments can be opted for by the courier business as it convenient, but is expensive when compared to the yearly option. Advance payments of premiums will enable you to get a bigger discount, enabling you to get cheap courier insurance - but many courier companies do not have the budget to pay advance premiums.

It is not impossible to find cheap courier insurance quotes for your business. It involves searching hard and finding the right mix that suits your budget. It is important that you compare quotes, and then decide which courier insurance to choose.