U-PIC Shipping Insurance

The Future of Parcel Shipping

When discussing the future of parcel shipping, here are some key developments to keep an eye on...

Common Parcel Shipping Damage Types

One of the most common concerns for anyone who ships or receives packages is the potential for damage...

Even with flawless fulfillment workflows, you still need insurance

Customers have come to expect speedy and reliable order fulfillment.

COVID-19 may have a lasting effect on parcel shipping

The world has changed and carriers and businesses are still playing catch-up.

What our claims team thinks you should know

Our goal is to pay your claims out. That’s why you insure your packages, right?

U-PIC shipping insurance and your shipping label software

Do you currently use a specific shipping software? Integrate with us today!

Why you NEED USPS Informed Delivery - Part 2

Back in July of 2018, we released an article about why you need USPS Informed Delivery.

How shipping insurance works

When you realize that it always works in your favor, you’ll never send an uninsured shipment again.

Shipping insurance for FedEx SmartPost

FedEx SmartPost is a shipping service offered by a joint venture between FedEx, and the USPS.

Reduce your eCommerce shipping expenses

The cost of shipping can quickly become a major expense for an eCommerce company.

As eCommerce grows carriers feel the pain

As eCommerce continues to disrupt in-store shopping, the stress and strain on shipping carriers also grows.

Is it actually shipping insurance

You’ll often find that shipping insurance offered through shipping carriers isn’t actually insurance at all.

2019 shipping insurance rates

The challenge that many eCommerce businesses face, is that shipping insurance rates have increased in cost.

Is shipping insurance worth it

Shipments are sometimes lost, damaged, or shorted while in transit – and as the retailer, you’re the one who gets the complaint.

Marketing for beginners: Content marketing

The term content has become prominent in the internet marketing space.

Buyers blame sellers for shipping incidents

“I didn’t want to call the company back to let them know that I’d found the box, it was their fault anyway…”

Marketing for beginners: Social media

Social media has changed the way humans interact. Then marketers got a hold of it, and ruined everything.

Insure your eBay parcels with U-PIC shipping insurance

Are you an eBay seller who needs insurance? We have your solution right here!

Marketing for beginners: Email marketing

In our next installment of Marketing for Beginners, we’re going to discuss email marketing.

Insurance for low volume shippers

Adding shipping insurance to the packages that you send out is never a bad idea, no matter the volume.

Marketing for beginners: Your personal brand

Branding has many definitions depending on who you ask.

When in doubt, insure

There are billions of packages that get sent out every day and sometimes, Ship Happens™.

I only need to insure one package

U-PIC offers a solution for our low volume customers who only need to insure packages every so often.

Should I insure my packages

The question whether to ‘self-insure’ or enroll in a 3rd party shipping insurance plan is one that receives a great deal of scrutiny.

Packaging tips for shippers

There are some best practices which if followed, may lead to less shortage or loss during the delivery process.

How to avoid claim denials

Have a smooth and easy claims process with U-PIC Shipping Insurance.

U-PIC employee interview with Bliss Landon

Bliss Landon is dedicated to providing low cost shipping insurance to individuals and businesses.

8 shipping horror stories

Fortunately for us, some unlucky people took to the internet to share their shipping horror stories.

Why you NEED USPS Informed Delivery - Part 1

Here’s a light-hearted, but very true tale of my favorite USPS product – Informed Delivery.

Be the Gray Man - 6 ways to prevent porch piracy

Package theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in the US.