Insurance Policy Coverage Terms

Last updated on: 13^th of August, 2022

WeShipYou Insurance is powered by InsureShip and underwritten by The Navigators Group and The Hartford, with an A.M. Best Rating A+ “Excellent”. WeShipYou is not an insurance company; InsureShip handles all WeShipYou claims. Bringer Parcel Services Insurance packages are handled by their own insurance company and the limits are slighty diferent.

This coverage insures the parcel and its contents against damage or loss from any external cause while in transit to, or from, premises utilized by the insured and in care, custody, or control of the carriers.Underwriters shall be liable for the invoice value of the property lost, destroyed, or damaged. If there is no invoice, Underwriters shall be liable for the Actual Cash Value (ACV) which is replacement cost less depreciation.

COVERAGE LIMITS

This is the maximum value you can insure your item and shipping costs for.
$10,000.00 USD PER PACKAGE
$5,000.00 USD PER PACKAGE For Bringer Parcel Services
Policies for shipments over this value can still be covered, but reimbursements for accepted claims are capped at this maximum value,
Shipping fees must be included in insured value to receive reimbursement on

ITEMS NOT COVERED BY INSURANCE

FILING TIME FRAMES

Time to File: 90 Calendar Days from Date of Shipment
Lost Shipments: Claims are eligible to be filed using the earliest applicable criteria.
Domestic Shipments - Wait 20 Calendar Days OR 14 days from last tracking update
International Shipments - Wait 30 Calendar Days OR 14 days from last tracking update
Damaged Shipments: Can Be Filed Immediately

REQUIRED Documents

Online Claim Form
Proof of Value (Sales/Purchase Invoice)
Recipient Statement of Non-Receipt or Damage
(Optional) Pictures of Damage, repair estimate, or salvage value if applicable
Failure to hold damaged property until claim is resolved will result in the claim being denied

CLAIM Processing Info

Review: 5 - 7 Business Days, add additional 3 business days if documents are requested
Payment: Will be made to the policy holder

COUNTRIES NOT COVERED BY INSURANCE

EXCLUDED EVENTS/PERILS

Loss, damage, or non-arrival of any parcel or the contents of said parcel which is:

¹Shipping goods not related to business that are personal to the employee or employer.

Loss or Damage caused by

COVERAGE CONDITIONS

Against loss or damage caused by or arising out of; a) hostile or warlike action in times of both peace and war, including action hindering, combating, or defending against an actual impending or expected attack; b) any weapon of combat employing atomic fission/fusion or any other radioactive force in times of both war and peace; c) insurrection, rebellion, revolution, civil war, usurped power, or action taken by government authority in hindering, combating or defending against such an occurrence, seizure or destruction under quarantine or customs regulations, confiscation by order of any government or public authority or risks of contraband or illegal transportation of trade. Nuclear Exclusion. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, it is hereby understood and agreed that this policy shall not apply to any loss, damage, or expense due to or resulting from, whether directly or indirectly, nuclear reaction, radiation, or radioactive contamination, no matter what its cause. It is warranted by the insured that all parcels under this coverage will be shipped in accordance with all regulations of the carrier and amendments thereof.

The deductible, if any, shall be deducted from the amount of the claim or liability limit, whichever is less, on a “per parcel” basis and borne by the insured. The insured is responsible for (and entitled to) collecting any amount for which the carrier may be liable.

The insured must wait 20 days for domestic, 30 days for international shipments, to file for non-delivery claims. If damaged, the insured may file a notice of damage with Online Shipping Insurance Services immediately. All claims must be filed within 90 days of shipment to be honored. The insured will submit a completed Online Shipping Insurance Services claim form, copy of the original invoice to the consignee / original invoice from the shipper, whichever is applicable, a signed and dated statement from the consignee / receiving party, proof of damage if applicable and any additional documentation requested to substantiate the loss. Coverage does not include handling fees and insurance fees. All damaged property for which payment (not repair costs), or replacement costs have been made, must, on request, be returned to the Underwriters. Failure to hold the damaged property until the claim is fully resolved will result in the claim's being denied.

The insured will have one (1) year from the date of the shipment to furnish any required and/or additional documentation requested by Online Shipping Insurance Services in order for the insured to substantiate said claim. Should the insured fail to provide the required and/or additional documentation within one (1) year from the ship date, the insured's claim will be denied. Any covered loss will be promptly paid to the insured or their assignee after notice of loss or damage and the required documentation has been received and accepted by Underwriters in accordance with all terms and conditions of this coverage, unless property is replaced, at the option of the Underwriters, with like kind, function, and quality.

Upon payment for loss or damage, the Underwriters shall be subrogated to all the rights of the insured including whatever money may be recoverable. This payment excludes applicable deductible amounts corresponding to the claim settlement on account of said loss or damage from the carrier, or any of the carrier's employees or agents, or from any other person or corporation whatsoever. The insured specifically covenants and agrees to aid the company in all manners possible to aid in securing reimbursement of said loss or damage. In the event the carrier admits to fraudulent activity from the carrier's employees, the insured will take action against the carrier and not hold Online Shipping Insurance Services responsible for claims associated with said activity.

No suit, action or proceedings for the recovery of any claim under this coverage shall be sustainable in any court of law or entity unless the respective action is commenced within twelve (12) months after discovery by the insured of the issue giving rise to the claim, provided however, that said time limitation is invalid. In that case any such claim shall be void.

The insured or the Underwriters may terminate any users from this policy coverage at any time by giving fifteen (15) days written notice thereof, provided that such termination does not impact a shipment already in transit. Mailed or emailed notice of cancellation sent to the insured at the last known address shall be deemed sufficient compliance with the conditions of this clause on the part of the Underwriters.

WeShipYou Insurance - Fraud Policy

By purchasing WeShipYou Insurance, you certify that all information provided is accurate and truthful. Any fraudulent claim will make the shipper and/or consignee liable for prosecution for mail fraud under federal crime code.

DEFINITIONS