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i’m looking for the cheapest business insurance i can find to use as a van parcel courier. i expect to cover around 50 thousand miles p year. i have been quoted by one company at £2625 fully comp per year. (yes i nearly fell of my chair) and £1283 by milestone insurance (fully comp) This sounds an incredible amount for insurance, is there a cheaper way?
does anyone know of any cheaper insurers for van couriers? also do i need fully comp with business use, or is 3rd party fire and theft business use enough?

Hi, I would really appreciate some pointers in my situation, thanks.

I bought over £550 of goods from http://www.1st4aquatics.com/ including a fish tank.
There was a delay in processing my order from Jan 8th and they finally arranged for next day delivery on Tuesday. When I phoned on Tuesday for an estimated time of delivery I was informed by the courier that I wouldn’t get it till Wednesday, so I explained that I would not be home and to make delivery on Thursday.
When I got home last night, I found it had been delivered to my elderly neighbours. I get it home and set up the stand then take out the tank to realise it’s smashed!
I’ve now phoned 1st4aquatics who were very abrupt in telling me that because a signature was obtained and they clearly state on the website that no claims can be made after accepting the delivery, they are not in a position to replace my tank. I was told I would have to take it up with the couriers who are basically saying without insurance they can do nothing
I’m sitting here with a broken tank not fit for the purpose and a retailer who denies any responsibility. They really are a very rude and blunt crowd and I do not think there is any reasoning with them.
Where should I go from here? Do I need to contact trading standards or any other authority who can defend my consumer rights? What rights do I have?
I’m gutted and I really need help.
Thanks.

I have brought a tv off ebay and i need to sort out a courier in uk. What is a good one and is also cheap. Also what can i do to make sure it dosent get damaged in transit. insurance? if so how much?!

Thanks

Attn: Customer,
Thank you for writing OCEANIC DISPATCH Courier Service Company. Good day to you. I am in receipt of your mail. Be informed that you have to come up with the payment for the cost of delivery.
Regarding the delivery of your cheque, we the (courier company) are in possession of your cheque from the lottery payment centre ready for dispatch to you upon satisfaction of our compulsory delivery requirement. We have our terms and condition which must be satisfied before delivery can be effected to you. Find below the terms of delivery:
1) We do not operate on cash on delivery services (C.O.D.). This is inline with section 12 (b) of the freight and financial Act in Great Britain as adopted by the Gambling and Gaming Board of Great Britain. This is to ensure that your cheque undergoes a comprehensive insurance cover against theft, lost or misappropriations.
2) That payment must be effected before delivery and this is part of the insurance/company(s

How much on average does it cost to hire a small van for a courier delivery service. I’m thinking of changing jobs and a courier seems like a good option. How much on average does it cost in van hire and insurance ( overheads) before I start making any money per month based on a man in his mid-thirties with 3 points on his licence?