Most courier work runs without issue. Pickups, drop-offs and deliveries all move as expected, and insurance sits in the background as something you hopefully never need to think about.
It’s only…
You're moving through your usual run, working through deliveries and keeping to your schedule, when something changes. Traffic slows suddenly, another driver makes an unexpected move, or a turn doesn't…
A delivery goes out as planned, and nothing seems out of the ordinary. The parcel is collected, transported and dropped off like any other job. Then later, there’s a problem.…
If you’re a courier driver, you’ve probably asked the question: ‘Do I actually need courier insurance, or is it just another cost?’ It’s a fair question. Especially when you’re trying…
Quick takeaways
Delivery driving in Australia comes with unique risks that standard car insurance usually doesn’t cover.
Delivery driver insurance is a tailored package that protects your vehicle, the…
Key takeaways:
Goods in transit insurance covers loss or damage to goods while they’re being transported, including theft, collisions, fire and loading incidents.
Couriers can be personally liable for…
Key takeaways:
Courier fleet insurance assesses your business as an operation, not just a collection of vehicles.
Insurers price fleets based on patterns across drivers, vehicles, kilometres and claims…
Riding for delivery work looks simple on the surface. You’ve got a bike, a phone and jobs coming through. But once that riding is tied to income, the insurance side…
Key takeaways:
Standard owner-driver insurance often underestimates the true value of working vehicles.
Market value payouts can leave couriers short when replacing high-kilometre vans or trucks.
Insurance gaps…
The Australian courier market is expanding steadily, thanks to e-commerce growth and last-mile demand.
Typical net profit margins for courier businesses range roughly 7–15%, depending on scale and service…