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Contact: Media Relations 202-268-2155
September 22, 2004
News Release No. 04-063
www.usps.com
CLICK-N-SHIP® NOW OFFERS INSURANCE
Washington, D.C. - Package insurance is now available online for individuals and small businesses using the Postal Service's premier shipping services at www.usps.com.
Now customers who use Click-N-Ship® to buy postage can also purchase up to $200 worth of insurance online for domestic Express Mail and Priority Mail packages.
"The online insurance offering, in conjunction with Click-N-Ship and carrier pick-up responds to the ease-of-use demand of today's consumers and small businesses who prefer to do business through the internet," said Product Development Vice President Nick Barranca.
This new online service was one of many features on display this week in the Exhibit Hall of the National Postal Forum, the premier educational tradeshow for mail professionals.
As an added value, all online insured Priority Mail pieces get free Delivery Confirmation service and the opportunity to confirm delivery on the web. All in one barcode - no added labels, forms or stickers required.
USPS insurance purchased online works the same and costs the same as retail insurance. For insurance in excess of $200, customers still need to visit their local Post Office. Insurance purchased online cannot be combined with insurance purchased at a Post Office.
"Mailing packages insured online is a snap," said Barranca, adding "Customers can request carrier pickup, take it to the local Post Office, drop it in a collection box, place it in a mailbox or hand it to a letter carrier. It's that quick. It's that easy. It's that convenient. "
And coming this fall, Barranca also noted USPS insurance will be available to eBay sellers through an offer on the eBay website as part of an integrated shipping solution.