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How Travel Insurance Protects Your Shipments

Assurance without Additional Costs

In this Article:​

  • Overview of Travel Insurance Coverage
  • How It Applies to Your Parcel
  • Limits of Coverage and What to Expect

Overview of Travel Insurance Coverage​

AirJIT offers an alternative to traditional shipping insurance by ensuring that travelers carry your parcels as part of their personal luggage. The travelers using AirJIT are already covered by standard travel insurance, which typically includes protection for personal belongings. Since your parcel is treated as part of the traveler's personal luggage, it indirectly benefits from this coverage without any additional cost to you.

Key Benefits:​

  • No Extra Insurance Costs:

    • Coverage included with travel insurance
    • No additional premiums
    • Cost-effective shipping
    • Built-in protection

  • Standard Coverage:

    • Loss protection
    • Theft coverage
    • Damage protection
    • Basic liability coverage

  • Traveler Responsibility:

    • Professional handling
    • Careful transportation
    • Secure storage
    • Direct oversight

How It Applies to Your Parcel​

When you ship a parcel through AirJIT, the traveler treats your shipment as if it were their own property. This means that any travel insurance they have will extend to your parcel as long as it is within the limits and conditions of their policy.

Coverage Details:​

  • Insurance Extension:

    • Personal property coverage
    • Travel protection benefits
    • Baggage insurance
    • Transit protection

  • Claim Process:

    • Traveler-initiated claims
    • Documentation requirements
    • Proof of value
    • Incident reporting

  • Communication:

    • Regular updates
    • Incident notification
    • Status tracking
    • Resolution updates

Limits of Coverage and What to Expect​

While travel insurance provides some level of protection, it's important to understand its limitations:

Coverage Limits:​

  • Value Restrictions:

    • Maximum coverage amounts
    • Per-item limits
    • Category restrictions
    • Deductible requirements

  • Excluded Items:

    • Cash and valuables
    • Jewelry and precious metals
    • High-risk items
    • Prohibited goods

  • Policy Conditions:

    • Coverage territory
    • Time limitations
    • Claim requirements
    • Documentation needs

Best Practices:​

  1. Understand Coverage:

    • Review policy details
    • Check value limits
    • Verify exclusions
    • Confirm conditions

  2. Document Everything:

    • Take photos
    • Keep receipts
    • Record condition
    • Save communications

  3. Maintain Communication:

    • Regular updates
    • Prompt reporting
    • Clear instructions
    • Contact information

  4. Follow Guidelines:

    • Packaging requirements
    • Handling instructions
    • Documentation needs
    • Reporting procedures

By leveraging the traveler's existing insurance, AirJIT provides a cost-effective way to safeguard your shipments without the need for additional insurance payments. This system ensures basic protection while maintaining competitive shipping costs.