Overview
SimpliSent offers shipping insurance through EasyPost at a flat 1% of declared value, up to $5,000 per shipment. Coverage works with all carriers (USPS, UPS, FedEx) and applies to both domestic and international shipments.
Some carriers include 100 of liability coverage by default. SimpliSent insurance supplements this and covers up to your full declared value.
How to Add Insurance
- Enter the declared value of your items when creating a label
- Check the insurance box during label creation
- The cost (1% of declared value) is added to your label total
- Coverage applies instantly once the label is purchased
What’s Covered
- Lost packages that never arrive
- Damaged contents from transit
- Stolen packages (porch piracy)
- Domestic and international shipments
What’s Not Covered
- Coins, bullion, currency, tickets, negotiable documents
- Perishables (unless fire-related spoilage)
- Improper or insufficient packaging
- Cosmetic damage to packaging only
- Personal goods, gifts, samples, or promo items
- Consignments not tied to customer orders
- Prohibited or sanctioned destinations
- Losses due to war, nuclear events, or customs seizure
Filing a Claim
Insurance claims are processed by EasyPost, our shipping infrastructure partner.Deadlines
How to File
- Gather documentation: original receipt/invoice, shipping label with tracking number, photos of packaging and damage, customer statement (if theft or non-delivery), repair estimates (if applicable)
- Submit your claim through the EasyPost claims portal
- Provide claim details: tracking number, claim type (lost/damaged/stolen), package value, incident description, and contact information
- Upload your documentation as attachments
- Submit and track: you’ll receive a confirmation with a claim number and updates via email from EasyPost
Processing Timeline
- Initial review: 1-2 business days
- Investigation: 5-10 business days
- Decision: typically within 30 days
- Payout: 7-10 business days after approval
Claim Payouts
EasyPost issues payouts via:- Direct deposit (bank transfer)
- Check (mailed to your address)
- Credit card refund (if applicable)
Denied Claims
Common reasons for denial:- Missing or incomplete documentation
- Filed outside the eligibility window
- Item excluded from coverage
- Pre-existing damage unrelated to transit
- Declared value does not match proof of value
Troubleshooting
Insurance not available?- Package may exceed the $5,000 maximum
- Destination country may be restricted
- Item type may be excluded from coverage
