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PROTECT YOUR DELIVERY VAN

Have your pick of the best courier policies and packages on the market. Reach out to us so we can steer you towards the ideal cover.

  • Specialist Insurance For Couriers

    Your van is your livelihood and needs the right protection. With us, you can get cover for a wide range of delivery vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes.

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  • Insurance Tailored To Your Work

    Long hours on the road means you face more hazards. Our insurers boast a range of tailored van policies targeting risks specific to your job.

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  • Policies For Full And Part-Time Couriers

    Whatever your hours, we can cover you. We have insurance providers for every type of courier and delivery driver at our fingertips.

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  • Clear Communication.

    Don't worry about your insurance, that's our job. We will support you by decoding available cover to ensure you can make an informed choice on your policy.

  • Save Time & Money.

    With us, you won't just save on your premium. Our sophisticated tech hunts down affordable quotes in mere minutes, so you can get covered ASAP.

Get Started at Staveley Head

Leading courier insurance broker for over a decade. Policies available from over 49+ reputable insurers.

With all our knowledge & experience, we'll always steer you on the right path. Find out how it works below and how to get started.

  • Pick your insurance type.

    Find the insurance you need here. Choose from commercial and personal policy types provided by our trusted insurers.

  • Click here to get a quote.

    After you've pressed the button, we'll use our tech to compare the most competitive quotes for the cover you need,

  • Get insured. Fast.

    Leave it to us to do all the hard work to get you covered, so you can hit the road with peace of mind.

levels of Courier Insurance cover

  • Third-Party Only

    Third-Party Only is the minimum level of insurance required by law that covers the other party only in the event of an accident.

  • Third-Party, Fire & Theft

    Your vehicle will be covered for loss or damage caused by fire, and theft, plus accident cover for third parties.

  • Comprehensive

    Comprehensive courier insurance includes Third-Party, Fire & Theft, plus more depending on your policy.

Overview

Courier Insurance

Finding the correct insurance cover is essential, whether you’re a self-employed courier or you work for a courier business. As one of the UK’s most experienced courier insurance brokers, we work with many leading insurers to get you the right cover at the best price.  

We’ll compare different courier insurance policies to make the process easier and guide you through every step to getting insured. From tailored coverage to valuable extras such as goods-in-transit insurance, breakdown cover and more, we can find you an affordable quote and get you covered fast.   

What Is Courier Insurance?

Courier insurance will protect you as a delivery driver in the event of losses or damages while transporting goods or packages. Often, courier insurance is known as ‘hire and reward’ insurance. For couriers, specialist courier insurance is a legal requirement if you transport goods in exchange for payment to multiple drop-off zones.

This type of policy does not protect the actual parcels being transported, which is why many couriers opt for additional goods in transit cover. Policies and extras vary, but having the right level of cover can protect your van against damages, and give you peace of mind on the road.

All courier businesses are different, so we offer several optional extras tailored to the  industry. If you need enhanced goods-in-transit insurance for transporting expensive loads, for example, or simply want to add breakdown insurance, we can help.

Whether you need fleet insurance for multiple courier vans or a single vehicle, we can get you the right cover to keep your business moving.

A courier near the back of his van, stood with parcels in his hand, ready to deliver them

What Information Do I Need To Get a Courier Insurance Quote?

Giving us accurate information will help us to find the correct price and the right level of cover, so it’s important to have the following information to hand before calling us: 

  • Your age and occupation.
  • Your history of driving incidents in the past five years, no matter whether a claim was made.
  • Any driving convictions within the last five years.
  • Details of your vehicle, including its make, model, body type, year of manufacture, value and gross weight (KG).
  • Your level of no-claims discount (if you have one).
  • If you’re insuring multiple drivers for your courier business, we’ll need to know the same details for them.
A smiling courier with his window open, holding out a flat parcel
A courier with his arms folded in front of his van, with the text 'Delivery always on time' emblazoned across it

How Much Is Courier Insurance?

How much your insurance will cost depends on various factors, from your driving experience to your postcode and the extra coverage you may need. Monthly courier insurance payments allow you to spread the cost in manageable chunks, but annual payments are usually cheaper overall.

Whether you’re looking for parcel delivery insurance, food courier insurance or something else, we can help you get covered.

Ready to get the wheels turning? Get a courier insurance quote in minutes by calling 0800 0815 026. If you don’t have time to chat, then don’t worry. You can contact us online to request a callback and talk to someone from our friendly team when it is convenient for you.

What You Can Expect From Us

Why Choose Staveley Head To Insure Your Courier Van?

You'll always get top tier service with us. Here are just some of the benefits and features you will get:

  • 01

    Experienced Courier Insurance Broker

    We’ve been a leading courier insurance broker for over a decade.

  • 02

    Reputable Courier Insurers

    We work with some of the UK’s most reputable insurance companies.

  • 03

    24-hour, UK-based Claims

    Our 24-hour, UK-based claims team are here when you need them.

  • 04

    Add-Ons Available

    Choose from additional extras to support your work, from goods in transit to public liability cover.

  • 05

    Delivery & Courier Fleet Policies

    If you have more than one vehicle. We can find you fleet policies for multiple courier vans and vehicles.

  • 06

    Affordable Quotes

    It’s quick and easy to get a budget-friendly quote for courier insurance in minutes.

What Coverage Do You Need?

Your Policy Unpacked

Your coverage will vary depending on your policy needs. Here are just some of the many options available from our insurers:

What we can cover you for:

  • Legal liability for injuries or fatalities to a third party.

  • Compensation for loss or damage to personal belongings inside your car caused by fire, lightning, explosion, theft, or attempted theft.

  • Coverage for damages or injuries resulting from an accident.

  • Provision of replacement vehicles if you are unable to use your own vehicle due to a breakdown or accident.

  • Depending on your policy, the provision for replacing broken windscreens or glass.

What’s not included:

  • Incidents where you or any other authorised driver are under the influence of drugs during an accident.

  • Theft-related loss or damage when the car has been left unlocked or with the keys left inside or on the vehicle.

  • Repairs or replacements that result in your insured vehicle being in a better condition than before the loss or damage occurred.

  • Gradual wear and tear over time due to insufficient maintenance.

  • Loss or damage deliberately caused by you, an employee, or a business partner.

Usually, your partner can be covered to drive your van for social purposes. If your spouse is a named driver, they would be covered for social, domestic, and pleasure use (SDP). Policies vary depending on insurers, so it is essential to double-check your schedule just in case. 

Our policies give you the minimum level of cover needed to follow the laws on the compulsory insurance of motor vehicles within any EU/EEA country.

While the two professions are very similar, couriers and haulage drivers require different insurance policies. Couriers deliver goods to several drop-off points in a relatively small area. In contrast, a haulier makes a long journey in a large goods vehicle to deliver goods to one or two places, so they would need HGV insurance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some of the most common queries we get asked about courier insurance.

Can’t find what you’re looking for? Reach out to us. Call 0800 0815 026 to chat with our dedicated courier insurance team.

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