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Is tracking required to purchase insurance?
Yes. A valid tracking number is required to purchase insurance. A certificate of mailing or other proof of mailing is not sufficient.
Read the full answerWho files the claim, buyer or seller?
The seller of the item must file the claim.
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Common Questions
Can I buy insurance for shipments from other marketplaces or private sales?Does ShipSaver send my shipping expenses to my eBay account?How can I check the status of my claim?Are there any countries or products that are excluded?Is tracking required to purchase insurance?What items are excluded from the insurance coverage?What happens after a claim is paid but the shipment eventually arrives?Who needs to sign the claims statement/affidavit?Should I refund the buyer when they tell me their shipment is lost or damaged?Who files the claim, buyer or seller?Who receives the claim payment?Why should I use ShipSaver Insurance?When should I add insurance to my items?How many days do I have to file a claim?What if I live outside the US?Can I insure items shipped from other countries?Can I insure a laptop, mobile phone or tablet?Can I insure USPS International First Class shipments?How do I charge my buyers for insurance?Can I cancel insurance?Can I insure my shipping and handling costs?
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