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Protect Your Delivery Fleet, Drivers, and Cargo

In a world that runs on speed, courier and messenger businesses keep everything moving—documents, packages, prescriptions, legal filings, and more. Whether you operate a small fleet or deliver solo, the risks are real: accidents, cargo loss, liability claims, or damaged client property.

Heffernan Insurance Brokers provides tailored Couriers and Messengers Insurance built for the pace and pressure of the delivery industry. From commercial auto to cargo coverage, we help you stay protected and compliant so you can keep delivering, rain or shine.

What Is Couriers & Messengers Insurance?

Couriers & Messengers Insurance is a specialized commercial insurance package designed for businesses and individuals that provide delivery services. These policies protect your drivers, vehicles, cargo, and operations from the unique risks associated with time-sensitive deliveries.

Heffernan designs coverage for:

  • Courier companies with fleets
  • Owner-operators and independent drivers
  • Same-day and express delivery services
  • Legal, medical, and e-commerce couriers

With access to top-rated insurers, we’ll customize a plan that fits your delivery model, routes, and risk tolerance.

Why Couriers & Messenger Services Need Specialized Insurance

Delivery operations move fast, and accidents happen. A minor fender bender, lost package, or injured driver can create serious business disruptions if you’re not properly insured.

Courier and messenger insurance helps:

  • Cover vehicle damage from accidents or theft
  • Pay for injuries to drivers or third parties
  • Protect high-value or time-sensitive cargo
  • Reduce downtime from equipment or vehicle failure
  • Meet legal and contractual insurance requirements

Whether you’re a local courier or handling high-volume parcel routes, specialized coverage gives you the financial backup to keep operating when things go wrong.

What Does Couriers & Messengers Insurance Cover?

Heffernan provides a full suite of commercial coverage options tailored for the delivery industry.

Commercial Auto Insurance

  • Covers business-use vehicles: vans, sedans, trucks
  • Includes liability, collision, and comprehensive coverage
  • Protects against third-party injury, property damage, and physical vehicle loss
  • Essential for daily-use vehicles with high mileage and dense delivery schedules

Cargo Insurance

  • Covers loss, damage, or theft of items in transit
  • Applies to parcels, documents, legal or medical items, and other high-value goods
  • Critical for businesses transporting perishables, electronics, or client-sensitive cargo

General Liability Insurance

  • Protects against third-party claims for bodily injury or property damage
  • Includes coverage for slip-and-fall incidents or property damage while making deliveries
  • May include limited product liability for delivered goods

Workers’ Compensation Insurance

  • Pays medical expenses and lost wages for employees injured on the job
  • Required by law in most states for courier businesses with staff
  • Covers drivers, delivery personnel, warehouse assistants, and support staff

Motor Truck Cargo Insurance

  • For couriers using trucks to transport large or specialized freight
  • Covers damage, loss, or spoilage due to accidents, theft, or weather events

Business Interruption Insurance

  • Helps replace lost income during a temporary shutdown
  • Covers fixed costs if a key delivery vehicle is out of service after a covered loss

Non-Owned Auto Liability Insurance

  • Covers liability when independent contractors and/or employees use their own vehicles for deliveries
  • Especially important for gig economy, contract-based, or third-party courier models

Who Needs Couriers & Messengers Insurance?

Heffernan provides coverage for a wide range of delivery-related businesses, including:

  • Local delivery services with small fleets
  • Same-day or express courier companies
  • Parcel delivery and document transport firms
  • Medical or pharmaceutical couriers
  • E-commerce businesses with in-house delivery
  • Law firm and legal document couriers
  • Food and grocery delivery companies
  • Third-party logistics (3PL) with messenger components
  • Independent drivers and contract-based couriers

If your business moves goods fast and frequently, we’ll help you protect what matters most.

How Much Does Couriers & Messengers Insurance Cost?

Your courier insurance cost depends on several factors:

  • Type and number of vehicles
  • Geographic delivery area and route exposure
  • Value and nature of goods transported
  • Driver experience and driving history
  • Prior claims history
  • Coverage types, limits, and deductibles selected

We’ll work with you to create a customized policy that balances coverage and affordability, so you’re never underinsured or overpaying.

Why Choose Heffernan for Couriers & Messengers Insurance?

At Heffernan Insurance Brokers, we understand the real-world pace and risks of the delivery industry. With decades of commercial insurance expertise, we provide more than coverage—we deliver confidence.

With Heffernan, you get:

  • Industry Expertise
    Proven track record in logistics, courier, and transportation insurance
    Informed recommendations based on delivery-specific exposures

  • Custom Coverage Options
    Tailored insurance packages for solo drivers, small fleets, and regional carriers
    Scalable solutions for startups, contractors, and growing businesses
  • Access to Leading Insurance Markets
    As an independent broker, we source competitive options from top-rated carriers
    Flexible coverage terms for standard, high-risk, or specialized delivery services
  • Claims Support
    Responsive service to guide you through claims and keep your business moving
    Advocacy that ensures you’re treated fairly during the claims process
  • Risk Management Services
    Fleet safety advice, DOT/FMCSA compliance guidance, and driver vetting tips
    Tools to reduce loss frequency and improve insurability
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Get a Free Couriers & Messengers Insurance Quote Today

You deliver for your clients. Let Heffernan deliver for your business. Whether you run a single route or manage a delivery team, we’ll build a policy that protects your people, your vehicles, and your bottom line.

Call us or request your customized courier insurance quote today—fast, secure, and built around your business.

Related Topics (Internal Links)

  • Commercial Auto Insurance
  • Cargo & Transit Insurance
  • Fleet Insurance Programs
  • Workers’ Compensation Insurance
  • Last-Mile Delivery Business Insurance

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