Ensuring the safety of your shipments is crucial for any business. With ShipTime Insurance, you not only get peace of mind but also enjoy significant savings.


Pricing Details

Declared Value Between $1.00 and $100: Insurance is provided free of charge.

Declared Value Above $100: The cost is a flat $2.50 plus $1.50 for each additional $100 of declared value.


Example Calculation

For a shipment with a declared value of $260, the insurance cost would be calculated as follows:

Base cost: $2.50

- Additional cost: $1.50 per $100 over the base value (2.6 units x $1.50 = $3.90)

Total Cost: $6.40


Insurance Coverage Limits

- Maximum coverage per parcel: $5,000

- Maximum coverage per shipment/order: $100,000


BYOR Shipments

For BYOR (Bring Your Own Rate) shipments, the same insurance guidelines apply. ShipTime handles the insurance charges, while the carrier manages the shipment charges.


LTL Shipments

Insurance is available for LTL (Less Than Truckload) shipments up to $5,000 per shipment.


Important Notes

- Shipments without a declared value are not insured.

- For specific details on insuring shipments within Quebec, please click here.


Why Choose ShipTime Insurance?

Savings: Enjoy up to 50% savings on your insurance costs compared to other providers.


Comprehensive Coverage: Protect your parcels up to $100,000 per shipment.


Streamlined Process: Easily add insurance to your shipments through ShipTime’s platform.


- Fast Claim Resolution: Benefit from a faster resolution time of approximately two weeks for insurance claims.


By choosing ShipTime Insurance, you ensure your shipments are protected while keeping your costs low. Get started today and experience the benefits of comprehensive and affordable shipping insurance. 


About ShipTime:

Ship Smarter – with ShipTime, we are a true partner beyond just discounted rates with the Top National Couriers. We provide a best in class shipping platform packed with features and backed by our legendary Heroic Support™ team.


You can sleep easy with ShipTime’s best-in-class customer care. Our bilingual team is available by phone, live chat, or email Monday – Friday from 8:30AM to 8PM EST.



For insuring shipments within Quebec, please click HERE for more details.