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Insure a Multibox Shipment

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Insuring a multiple package shipment in ShippingEasy is easy! You can purchase Shipsurance through ShippingEasy or carrier insurance through UPS and FedEx.

Carrier Insurance

USPS from ShippingEasy One Balance does not support multibox shipments.

You can add carrier insurance for UPS and FedEx multibox shipments.

Shipsurance Insurance Coverage for Multibox Shipments

When you purchase Shipsurance coverage for a FedEx or UPS multiple box shipment, the Insure to the value of $ field is applied to the entire shipment.

For example: If you have a two-box shipment and select $200 in Shipsurance coverage, then you have purchased $200 in coverage. You will be able to file a claim for $200 if both of the boxes are lost or damaged.

As of 2022, Shipsurance costs $0.79 per $100 coverage on UPS and FedEx shipments. Learn more about current Shipsurance rates.

UPS Declared Value Coverage for Multibox Shipments

UPS provides the option to insure your shipments up to a Declared Value. When you add UPS coverage for a multiple-box shipment, the Declared Value selected is applied to each package. Learn more about UPS Declared Value.

For example: If you have a two-box shipment and declare a value of $200, then you have purchased $400 in coverage ($200 x 2 boxes). You will be able to file a claim for $400 if both of the boxes are lost or damaged.

UPS shipments include $100 in coverage. Learn more about UPS's current rates for additional coverage.

FedEx Declared Value Coverage for Multibox Shipments

FedEx provides the option to insure your shipments up to a Declared Value. When you add FedEx coverage for a multiple-box shipment, the Declared Value selected is applied to each package. Learn more about FedEx Declared Value.

For example: If you have a two-box shipment and declare a value of $200, then you have purchased $400 in coverage ($200 x 2 boxes). You will be able to file a claim for $400 if both of the boxes are lost or damaged.

Add Insurance for Multiple Packages

Insurance can be added to a multibox shipment in the Order Details slide out.

First, select a carrier and service for your shipment and add as many boxes as needed. Learn how to create a multibox shipment.

To add insurance to a multibox shipment:

  1. Select the order number for the multibox shipment on the ORDERS page.

  2. Check the Third Party Insurance box.

    Third party Insurance box checked.

  3. Select one of the following from the Provider dropdown menu:

  4. Enter the total value of the order in the Insured Value field. The order will refresh to update the estimated fee.

    Insurance Option showing a check to Add Insurance with Shipsurance selected from the dropdown. The insured value shows $200 for an estimated fee of $2.50.

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