{"article":{"id":19255894454034,"url":"https://easyshipindia.zendesk.com/api/v2/help_center/en-us/articles/19255894454034.json","html_url":"https://support.easyship.com/hc/en-us/articles/19255894454034-How-to-File-an-Insurance-Claim","author_id":19121186518802,"comments_disabled":true,"draft":false,"promoted":false,"position":0,"vote_sum":-3,"vote_count":9,"upvote_count":3,"downvote_count":6,"section_id":19236357429138,"created_at":"2024-05-31T05:27:33Z","updated_at":"2026-09-30T06:22:12Z","name":"How to File an Insurance Claim","title":"How to File an Insurance Claim","source_locale":"en-us","locale":"en-us","outdated":false,"outdated_locales":[],"edited_at":"2026-09-30T06:13:54Z","user_segment_id":null,"permission_group_id":19215492101906,"content_tag_ids":[],"label_names":["claim","destroyed","lost","damaged","insurance"],"body":"<p><span style=\"color: #001222;\">Easyship offers third-party insurance via our insurance partner, Insureship.</span></p><p><span style=\"color: #001222;\">If you've purchased insurance, you can file a claim directly through your Easyship Dashboard.</span></p><p><span style=\"color: #001222;\">To learn how you can purchase insurance at checkout, visit this </span><a href=\"https://www.easyship.com/insurance\">link</a><span style=\"color: #001222;\">.</span></p><div class=\"c-toc\"><div class=\"c-toc__container\">\n<p class=\"c-toc__title\"><strong>In this article:  </strong></p>\n<ul class=\"c-toc__items\">\n<li class=\"c-toc__item\" data-list-item-id=\"e730e1a78a732b3c453127bb9d51a7eee\"><a href=\"#claim-through-the-easyship-dashboard\" target=\"_self\"><span class=\"c-toc__text\">Claiming Through the Easyship Dashboard</span></a></li>\n<li class=\"c-toc__item\" data-list-item-id=\"ee0d8931212d6bd9eb0925229ee26e2f8\"><a href=\"#h_01M3KN5DR7NKKEGNMC3AG04J7V\">Claiming the Policy Created Through Easyship Insurance API</a></li>\n<li class=\"c-toc__item\" data-list-item-id=\"e9977d6f108f7b14c87ebe3b13cfae7d7\"><a href=\"#claims-requirements-and-timelines\" target=\"_self\"><span class=\"c-toc__text\">Claims Requirements and Timelines</span></a></li>\n</ul>\n</div></div><h2 id=\"claim-through-the-easyship-dashboard\">Claiming Through the Easyship Dashboard</h2><p data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\"><span style=\"color: #001222;\">To file a claim, insurance must have been purchased before shipment generation. You can easily identify insured shipments by the shield icon and </span><a href=\"https://support.easyship.com/hc/en-us/articles/360040091631-How-to-Filter-Shipments-Advanced-Search-\"><span style=\"color: #3581aa;\">filter</span></a><span style=\"color: #001222;\"> them by 'Premium Insurance' to locate those eligible for claims.</span></p><p>An easy way to locate all insured shipments is by <a class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\" style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https://support.easyship.com/hc/en-us/articles/360040091631-How-to-Filter-Shipments-Advanced-Search-\">Filtering</a> shipments with Premium insurance to view the shipments that are eligible for claims.</p><p>When ready to file, click on the Actions dropdown next to the relevant shipment, select <strong data-start=\"1420\" data-end=\"1433\">Insurance</strong> section, and select <strong data-start=\"1454\" data-end=\"1470\">File a Claim</strong>.</p><p>You’ll be prompted to specify whether you're claiming for <strong data-start=\"1531\" data-end=\"1559\">damaged/missing items</strong> or a <strong data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"1593\">never delivered </strong>shipment.</p><p><img src=\"https://support.easyship.com/hc/article_attachments/23249343460754\" alt=\"Untitled design - 2024-12-12T134956.513.png\"></p><h3 id=\"h_01HZ6HJ5RWZRKJ33BWPCTQ5P3B\">Lost Shipments</h3><p><span style=\"color: #001222;\">For lost shipments, select <strong>Never Delivered</strong>. </span></p><p><span style=\"color: #001222;\"><strong>If the shipment is not yet within the eligible claim window, you will not be able to file a claim until you are eligible</strong>.</span></p><p><span style=\"color: #001222;\">If you're within the claim window, you’ll be asked to provide a detailed description of why you believe the shipment is lost, including whether the recipient has confirmed the loss. This information helps Insureship evaluate your claim.</span></p><p><img src=\"https://support.easyship.com/hc/article_attachments/26729991113234\" alt=\"Untitled design - 2025-05-15T114446.906.png\"></p><p data-start=\"2065\" data-end=\"2158\">You will also be required to upload the following documentation before submitting your claim:</p><ul data-start=\"2160\" data-end=\"2291\">\n<li data-start=\"2160\" data-end=\"2213\" data-list-item-id=\"e8a2b7a1af4e01408027fb02327c820a4\"><p data-start=\"2162\" data-end=\"2213\">A copy of the <strong data-start=\"2176\" data-end=\"2196\">original invoice</strong> (proof of value)</p></li>\n<li data-start=\"2214\" data-end=\"2233\" data-list-item-id=\"ec06ae026ae66aed302d6ccc796b46687\"><p data-start=\"2216\" data-end=\"2233\">A <strong data-start=\"2218\" data-end=\"2233\">product URL</strong></p></li>\n<li data-start=\"2234\" data-end=\"2291\" data-list-item-id=\"e504110909f13846f80050443b72aef80\"><p data-start=\"2236\" data-end=\"2291\"><strong data-start=\"2236\" data-end=\"2268\">Communication from the buyer</strong> confirming non-receipt</p></li>\n</ul><p><span style=\"color: #001222;\">Once completed, submit your claim, and Insureship will follow up with the next steps. If a claim has been approved, you will be notified through email and the claim will be paid to the account nominated in your </span><a href=\"https://support.easyship.com/hc/en-us/articles/19258361027218-Add-Insurance-to-Shipments#insurance-settings\"><span class=\"wysiwyg-underline\">Insurance settings</span></a><span style=\"color: #3581aa;\">.</span></p><h3 id=\"h_01HZ6HJ5RW36417SY7N3T4G3K0\">Damaged or Missing Items</h3><p><span style=\"color: #001222;\">For damaged or missing items, select the specific items, describe the issue, and upload any supporting photos or documentation. Clear, detailed evidence is crucial for a successful claim.</span></p><p data-start=\"2674\" data-end=\"2727\">You’ll be prompted to upload one of the following documents:</p><ul data-start=\"2729\" data-end=\"2908\">\n<li data-start=\"2729\" data-end=\"2782\" data-list-item-id=\"e421e9dde56b7e3f4a3584a0ee0429ce1\"><p data-start=\"2731\" data-end=\"2782\">A copy of the <strong data-start=\"2745\" data-end=\"2765\">original invoice</strong> (proof of value)</p></li>\n<li data-start=\"2783\" data-end=\"2802\" data-list-item-id=\"e859d98e694df59f74db028451002e8db\"><p data-start=\"2785\" data-end=\"2802\">A <strong data-start=\"2787\" data-end=\"2802\">product URL</strong></p></li>\n<li class=\"wysiwyg-list-bold\" data-start=\"2803\" data-end=\"2837\" data-list-item-id=\"ecf57191d4ac56f24e82372b9abb9c0e0\"><p data-start=\"2805\" data-end=\"2837\"><strong data-start=\"2805\" data-end=\"2837\">Communication from the buyer</strong></p></li>\n<li data-start=\"2838\" data-end=\"2870\" data-list-item-id=\"ee6359f9d26d35e743a48a8ee8e5d6a63\"><p data-start=\"2840\" data-end=\"2870\">A <strong data-start=\"2842\" data-end=\"2870\">video showing the damage</strong></p></li>\n<li data-start=\"2871\" data-end=\"2908\" data-list-item-id=\"ef3553239a43341b8246b32ff2e36b9b4\"><p data-start=\"2873\" data-end=\"2908\"><strong data-start=\"2873\" data-end=\"2888\">Photographs</strong> of the damaged item</p></li>\n</ul><p data-start=\"2910\" data-end=\"2991\"><img src=\"https://support.easyship.com/hc/article_attachments/26729983081746\" alt=\"Untitled design - 2025-05-15T122500.358.png\"></p><p data-start=\"2910\" data-end=\"2991\">These documents are now <strong data-start=\"2934\" data-end=\"2954\">required upfront</strong> in order to proceed with submission.</p><p>Once all details are correct, you can confirm and submit your claim. The claim will now be filed and will be processed by our agents. Insureship may reach out if any additional documentation is needed.</p><h2 id=\"h_01M3KN5DR7NKKEGNMC3AG04J7V\">Claiming the Policy Created Through Easyship Insurance API</h2><p>Both Easyship label buyers and non-Easyship label buyers can use the portal. Non-Easyship users will need their <strong>Policy ID and email address</strong> to access their claim.</p><p>Insurance claims are submitted through the <strong>Easyship Claims Portal at </strong><a href=\"http://claims.easyship.com\"><strong><span class=\"wysiwyg-underline\">claims.easyship.com</span></strong><span class=\"wysiwyg-underline\">.</span></a></p><p>The user lands a screen where they can select the type of claim (damaged or lost). The screen looks something like this.</p><p><img src=\"https://support.easyship.com/hc/article_attachments/39329893214354\" width=\"624\" height=\"585\"></p><p>In case of <strong>any damage,</strong> the user is requested to describe the situation, upload photos, and confirm the damage. </p><p><img src=\"https://support.easyship.com/hc/article_attachments/39329909587858\" width=\"624\" height=\"579\"></p><p>For a <strong>damage shipment</strong>, you’ll need:</p><ul>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"e638ab1a1579b9519bb646f7362788f76\">A statement from the receiver confirming the loss</li>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"e0b3de464997bc9790406163d7438bc05\">The sales invoice</li>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"e979078f6e462af6b7a473fd642b82eb0\">The product URL where the item was sold</li>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"e8456568b9939a287489b2958c73af8c8\">Photos or other media showing the damage</li>\n</ul><p>Once the user has described the issue, all the above mentioned attachments can be uploaded by clicking on <strong>UPLOAD PHOTOS. </strong></p><p>In case the <strong>shipment was never delivered or is lost</strong>, the user will not be asked to upload images. They are only required to fill in the description.</p><p><img src=\"https://support.easyship.com/hc/article_attachments/39329893215634\" width=\"624\" height=\"441\"></p><p>For a <strong>lost shipment</strong>, you’ll need:</p><ul>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"e168a4e82d57d210402bdf400b4d2dfd1\">A statement from the receiver confirming the loss</li>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"ef05418c09f8fca8bcc5383a3a2bc0b50\">The sales invoice</li>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"ee0e372156ccb0fa8780172410273371d\">The product URL where the item was sold</li>\n</ul><p>Once the information has been furnished, the user lands on the claim summary page.</p><p><img src=\"https://support.easyship.com/hc/article_attachments/39329893215890\" width=\"624\" height=\"693\"></p><p><span style=\"color: #1d1c1d;\"><strong>Review Time</strong>: Claims will be reviewed within 5 to 7 business days. If additional documents are requested, an extra 3 business days may be added to the review period.</span></p><p>Once a claim is settled:</p><ul>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"e8b32851da5aa6b8e4afabd7d7f169cb3\">\n<strong>Easyship/API users:</strong> The payout is credited directly to their Easyship wallet.</li>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"e524d5b46921065370bca20ba68ee5094\">\n<strong>Non-Easyship buyers:</strong> You’ll receive an email requesting your bank account details so the payout can be processed.</li>\n</ul><h2 id=\"claims-requirements-and-timelines\">Claims Requirements and Timelines</h2><p>Claims must be filed within 90 calendar days from the date of shipment. Below are the conditions under which claims can be submitted.</p><p><span style=\"color: #001222;\"><strong>Lost Shipments</strong>:</span></p><ul>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"e5c74f14d578ac6dfec71b4bd14077722\">Domestic Shipments: File after 20 calendar days from the last tracking update.</li>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"e181864216f0dcb06529d3a83d56c5ac1\">International Shipments: File after 30 calendar days from the last tracking update.</li>\n</ul><p><span style=\"color: #001222;\"><strong>Damaged Shipments</strong>: </span></p><ul><li data-list-item-id=\"e03e075b0fc8fef7ab769073f12cd192d\">Claims for damaged items can be filed immediately upon discovery. In cases where the shipment is still stuck in transit and you are notified of the damage by the courier, kindly reach out to <a href=\"support@easyship.com\">support@easyship.com</a>.</li></ul><p><span style=\"color: #001222;\">When filing a claim, you'll need:</span></p><ul>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"eb4ee0ee2ef95a9b12d16531947e9581f\">A completed Online Shipping Insurance Services claim form (completed automatically via the Easyship dashboard)</li>\n<li class=\"wysiwyg-list-color\" style=\"--wysiwyg-list-marker-color: #001222;\" data-list-item-id=\"e08abf8ecc8c4822efb30e21c11d47f19\"><span style=\"color: #001222;\">A copy of the original invoice to the consignee or from the shipper</span></li>\n<li class=\"wysiwyg-list-color\" style=\"--wysiwyg-list-marker-color: #001222;\" data-list-item-id=\"e4aae31193c546953d272c2020d0d18fa\"><span style=\"color: #001222;\">A signed and dated statement from the consignee or receiving party</span></li>\n<li class=\"wysiwyg-list-color\" style=\"--wysiwyg-list-marker-color: #001222;\" data-list-item-id=\"e6e37bb4e2f8030af9f1760f1f8a37100\"><span style=\"color: #001222;\">Proof of damage (if applicable) and any additional documentation requested </span></li>\n</ul><p><span style=\"color: #001222;\">Coverage does not include handling fees and insurance fees. Any damaged property for which payment or replacement costs have been made must, on request, be returned to the underwriters. Failure to retain the damaged property until the claim is settled will result in rejection.</span></p><p><span style=\"color: #001222;\">For more details, visit</span> <span style=\"color: #001222;\">our </span><a href=\"https://www.easyship.com/legal/insurance-terms-and-conditions\"><span class=\"wysiwyg-underline\">Policy Coverage Terms</span></a><span style=\"color: #001222;\">.</span></p>","user_segment_ids":[]}}