Shipping insurance
In today's world, Shipping insurance has become a recurring and very important topic of discussion in various areas. Its relevance has transcended borders and has captured the attention of experts, academics and common people alike. The influence of Shipping insurance is noticeable in society, the economy, politics and culture, generating a significant impact on the way people interact and function in their environment. This article seeks to analyze in depth the phenomenon of Shipping insurance, exploring its multiple dimensions and offering a comprehensive perspective that allows us to understand its scope and its implications for the present and the future.
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Shipping insurance is a service which may reimburse senders whose parcels are lost, stolen, and/or damaged in transit.
In Canada and the US, shipping insurance is offered by postal services, courier companies, and shipping-insurance companies. Not all insurers will insure all goods. For example, postal services will not insure certain economy-class parcels, though third-party insurers often will.
It is possible to ship a parcel with insurance but without parcel tracking service. [citation needed] This can be a sensible thing to do. Shipping insurance is normally less expensive than tracking. Also, if a parcel is damaged in transit, tracking may be unhelpful, but shipping insurance may reimburse the sender in full.
First-party shipping-insurance services offered by postal services and courier companies may have many more restrictions than third-party shipping-insurance services. First-party insurance services may not pay out on claims unless the item was packed very carefully. Claimants also may need to provide proof of an item's value.
When practical, self-insurance is normally more economical than paying for insurance; see Insurance#Limited consumer benefits.
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