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What is goods in transit insurance?

Goods in Transit Insurance is a type of Courier & Delivery business insurance cover that can be added to your existing policy. 

It covers the costs of any goods lost, stolen or damaged whilst on the move – providing they’re in a vehicle owned or leased by you. 

This policy excludes coverage for removals, livestock, stored goods, and high-value items like money; additionally, it does not provide Hire & Reward cover for your vehicle.

What does goods in transit insurance cover?

Last stage of delivery

Accidental damage

Goods liability

Delivery tech

Redirection costs

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Get goods in transit insurance in just a few steps

Business insurance with Tide is easy.

  1. Download the Tide app

  2. Tell us about your business and verify your identity

  3. Your business account is approved and ready to go

  4. Get a quote and purchase a policy via the app*

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*Eligibility criteria and T&Cs apply.

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With over 1.5 million freelancers, contractors, and scaling businesses trusting in Tide worldwide, we’re committed to building you the best business bank account to help you set up your business smoothly. 

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Benefits of Tide business insurance

Protect your business quickly and easily – with no unnecessary questions or fuss.

Flexible

Get a quote in minutes via the app, pay monthly and cancel your annual policy at any time.

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Get monthly reminders when your payments are debited from your Tide business account, no manual setup needed.

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Manage your policies and documents in one place and get member support via the app. Enjoy a growing range of insurance options that scale with your business.

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What do I need to get a quote for goods in transit insurance?

Getting a business insurance quote at Tide is simple – you just need some basic information about your business to get started.

Business details like name, address and type

Size of your team

Annual revenue

Your business’s financial background

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Whatever your industry, we’ve got you covered. Discover our full suite of business insurance options and get a quote in minutes. For more details, check out our policy documents.

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What members say about Tide

Charlotte Davitt-Mills
Shotley Vineyard

"Tide works in harmony with your business. It's really user friendly and it's there alongside you kind of every step of the way, helping you grow your business."

Matt Herd
Beaucroft Watches

"Everything became digital, and Tide just made it so easy. Everything was easy to set up. We didn't need tremendous amounts of paperwork or history to set up an account."

Aaron Mo
Ong Ong Buns

"With the help of Tide and their team of business finance experts, I was able to navigate the complexities of business finance, and secure the necessary funds to grow my business."

Ismail Uddin
NYAS Studio

"We were just in Portugal last week where we were having to make some payments and pay invoices, and I was just doing it from my phone on the beach...that was good."

Questions about goods in transit insurance?

Find answers to all our most frequently asked questions in our Help Centre. For more information on our insurance covers, go to our policy documents page.

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