Courier Van Insurance
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Acorn provide specialist van courier insurance to UK couriers. We help delivery drivers that might be classed as a ‘higher risk’ find courier van insurance. This includes motorists with driving or non-driving convictions and others who – for whatever reason – might not even be considered by most standard insurers.
UK Courier Van Insurance
Acorn are a specialist provider of courier insurance for vans
A UK van courier can clock up a huge number of miles per week when they are delivering packages back and forth across the country. Travelling distances such as these can affect how much you, as a courier, pay for your insurance. As a specialist insurance provider, Acorn Insurance can help both business owners and couriers secure courier van cover.
Whether you are a sole trader with a single van or a fully-fledged business with a fleet of courier vans and vehicles, it is important that you secure the right insurance policy.
Why Do I Need Van Courier Insurance?
Standard van insurance is typically designed for personal or business use where goods are not regularly carried for profit. However, if you are a courier using your van to transport others’ goods, you will need specific courier van insurance, often referred to as hire and reward van insurance. This type of policy is tailored to the higher road risks associated with more frequent delivery journeys. While this type of insurance might cover your vehicle, it will not cover goods in transit (cargo). To safeguard your clients’ possessions, Acorn offers ‘goods in transit’ insurance as an optional extra for your policy.
For a courier van insurance quote, get in touch with Acorn Insurance today and see how much you could save.
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Legal Expenses
Legal expenses are covered as standard with our courier van insurance. Please make sure you read the policy terms for further details.
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Frequently asked questions
What is courier van insurance?
Why do I need courier-specific van insurance?
Standard insurance does not cover the delivery of goods for customers or companies. Van couriers must choose hire & reward insurance to get the correct cover.
Can I get courier van insurance if I’m self employed or work for a delivery platform?
Yes — Acorn Insurance can arrange cover for van couriers working with Amazon, DPD, Evri, and more, as well as those who are self-employed.
What are the levels of cover available for courier van insurance arranged by Acorn Insurance?
Choose from Third Party Only (TPO), Third Party Fire and Theft (TPFT), or Comprehensive, with optional Goods in Transit and Breakdown cover available.
How can I lower the cost of courier van insurance?
What’s the difference between Carriage of Own Goods and Courier use?
Put simply:
- Carriage of Own Goods: Using your van for your trade or profession to carry your own equipment and materials required for your work.
- Courier (Hire & Reward): Using you van to deliver goods belonging to others.
Can my courier van insurance policy start straight away?
Yes, your van courier cover can start immediately; once your details have been confirmed and payment has been made, you can begin delivering goods for hire and reward. Your documents will be emailed to you shortly afterwards.