Evri insurance vs Secursus: what's actually covered
Compare Evri cover with Secursus and see where it stops.
Evri Insurance
- Maximum cover: £999
- Jewellery & watches (no cover over £250)
- Gold, art, antiques, fur (no cover)
- Musical instruments, laptops (no cover)
- TVs, glass, cameras (no cover)
Secursus Insurance
- Maximum coverage: £1,000
- Watches and jewellery
- Collector's items (antiques)
- Musical instruments
- TVs and monitors
| Parcel Value | Evri Price | Secursus Price |
|---|---|---|
| £100 | Not applicable or unknown | £1.50 |
| £200 | Not applicable or unknown | £2.00 |
| £400 | Not applicable or unknown | £4.00 |
| £600 | Not applicable or unknown | £6.00 |
| £800 | Not applicable or unknown | £8.00 |
| £1,000 | Not applicable or unknown | £10.00 |
Evri gives free cover of only £20 and lets you enhance it to a maximum of £1,000, but jewellery and watches over £250, art, antiques and electronics receive no compensation at all. Secursus insures valuables such as jewellery, watches, precious stones and collectibles up to £1,000 per Evri parcel. Source: Evri parcel cover and non-compensation items list.
Insure your Evri parcel in 3 steps
Ship your Evri parcel as usual and insure it in a few clicks on Secursus.
Evri insurance: what it covers and where it stops
Is my Evri parcel automatically insured? Barely. Every parcel includes just £20 of cover, and you can enhance it to a maximum of £999. Payouts stop there, and a long list of valuables gets no compensation at all. Here are the key limits.
| Evri cover | Limit |
|---|---|
| Standard cover (free) | £20 per parcel |
| Enhanced cover (Full Cover) | Up to £999 max |
| Jewellery & watches | No cover over £250 |
| Compensation paid | Within 28 days |
Items Evri will not compensate
Evri delivers these items but does not compensate you if they are lost, damaged or delayed. Ship them with Evri and a loss leaves you with nothing. Secursus insures them at their full declared value.
| Item | Evri cover |
|---|---|
| Jewellery & watches over £250 | No compensation |
| Gold, silver, precious stones | No compensation |
| Art, antiques, fur | No compensation |
| Musical instruments, laptops, cameras | No compensation |
| TVs, glass, ceramics, furniture | No compensation |
Why insure your Evri parcel with Secursus?
Secursus is dedicated parcel insurance that covers your Evri shipment at its full value, up to £1,000 per parcel, including the jewellery, watches, gold, art and antiques Evri won't compensate.
Our shipping insurance reimburses these items at their real value, with no depreciation and no excess, and you never disclose your parcel's value to the carrier (except for customs).
When you compare parcel solutions, Evri's £20 standard cover and £999 cap stand out. The same gaps appear on our Royal Mail insurance and DPD insurance pages. Secursus insures 99% of goods sold online, even the riskiest, up to £1,000.
Support and compensation
As an in-house insurer we run an online claims platform that guides you through every step. Report an Evri loss or damage, open your Secursus claim within 14 days of shipping, and we aim to pay within 72 hours of a complete file, 30 days maximum.
Coverage
Our cover goes up to £1,000 per Evri parcel and includes the items Evri won't compensate: watches, jewellery, precious stones, high-tech, art and collectibles, reimbursed at their full declared value with no depreciation.
Safety
If your Evri parcel is delayed, lost or damaged, open a claim with Evri first, then with Secursus. Keep your proof of posting and proof of value such as an invoice or receipt, and declare the real value when you take out cover.
Is Evri a reliable carrier?
Evri, formerly Hermes, is one of the UK's largest and most affordable parcel carriers, with a huge ParcelShop and locker network.
It offers economical UK and international delivery with tracking, which makes it compatible with Secursus cover.
But its standard cover is only £20 and it excludes valuables, which is exactly where a top-up policy like Secursus helps.
Why choose Secursus for your Evri insurance?
We cover the items that Evri won't, from pick-up to delivery.
Claims Paid Within 30 Days Maximum
Our dedicated claims team handles everything for you:
- Report your claim; we guide you through every step
- We assist you with the process with Evri
- Receive compensation within 30 days of confirmation of the loss or damage by Evri
Full Coverage up to US$120,000
Our insurance covers most goods that are typically excluded:
- Watches and jewellery
- High-tech devices and mobile phones
- Vintage items and collectibles
- Second-hand goods
Shipping Tips & Prevention
Before shipping and insuring your parcel, you receive:
- Our shipping guidelines to protect your parcel
- Advice on packing and preparing goods for shipment
- Clear instructions to follow in the event of a problem
Frequently asked questions about Evri insurance
Everything you need to know about insuring your Evri parcels with Secursus.
Does Evri insure jewellery and watches?
Not really. Evri gives no compensation on jewellery or watches worth over £250. Secursus insures watches and jewellery at full value, up to £1,000 for Evri parcels.
Does Evri cover gold, art or antiques?
No. Art, antiques and other valuables are excluded from Evri compensation. Secursus insures jewellery, watches, precious stones, art and collectibles at their full declared value, up to £1,000 for Evri parcels.
What is Evri's maximum cover?
Evri includes £20 of cover for free and lets you enhance it to a maximum of £1,000 per parcel, but valuables are excluded. Secursus insures those valuables up to £1,000 per Evri parcel.
Is my Evri parcel automatically insured?
Only for £20. Every Evri parcel includes £20 of cover, which you can raise to £999, but jewellery, gold, art, antiques and electronics are excluded. For real cover you insure separately with Secursus.
Can I insure my Evri parcel with Secursus?
Yes. Ship your parcel with Evri as usual, then insure it on Secursus the same day using your tracking number, up to £1,000, in about two minutes.
How do I make an Evri insurance claim?
Report the loss or damage to Evri (compensation can take up to 28 days), then open a claim with Secursus within 14 days of shipping. Keep your proof of posting and proof of value, and our team handles the rest.
Does Evri pay the full value of my item?
No. Evri caps cover at £999, pays nothing on jewellery, gold, art, antiques and electronics, and excludes badly packaged parcels. Secursus reimburses the full declared value, with no depreciation and no excess.
What items does Evri not compensate?
Evri excludes jewellery and watches over £250, gold, silver, precious stones, art, antiques, fur, musical instruments, laptops, cameras, TVs, glass, ceramics and furniture, among others. Secursus covers these at full value.
When should I take out the insurance?
On the same day you ship. As you need a tracking number to insure, ship the parcel first and insure it on Secursus by 11:59pm on the day of departure.
Can I use Secursus with other UK carriers?
Yes. Secursus works with Evri, Royal Mail, DPD, UPS, Parcelforce and thousands of carriers worldwide. Sea carriers offering only container shipments are the exception.
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