MONEY MATTERS
Takeaway deliveries rise continues despite easing restrictions Courier deliveries for takeaway foods, and other online purchases, jumped by 347% from 2019 to 2020 according to new figures from Quotezone.co.uk.
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his year then witnessed a further 49% increase
courier insurance for their drivers – with fast food delivery
up to the end of August, 91% of which is owing
drivers in particular there could be a tendency to assume
to fast food and takeaway deliveries with the top
because they are using their own car for the odd shift that
three services noted as Uber Eats, Deliveroo and Just Eat,
their car insurance will cover them, when in actual fact,
in that order.
it’s illegal to drive without the appropriate insurance, and
Demand for courier insurance shot up 85% from 2019 to
operating as a courier with only a standard car insurance
2020 as the pandemic took hold. As lockdown restrictions
policy is actually classed as driving without insurance for
started to ease in 2021, the surge continued with a further
those journeys.
50% increase from January to August 2021 compared to the same time period in 2020.
“Given the incredible demand we witnessed last year across the festive period, it’s likely we’ll also see a similar
The data, sampled from one of the UK’s leading courier
pattern this year as many covid restrictions still remain in
insurance comparison websites, Quotezone.co.uk, noted
place and empty shop shelves force customers online once
courier insurance demand across sectors also experienced
again. I would urge anyone who is new to couriering to
a seasonal spike this time last year, from October to
make sure their policy covers them for ‘hire and reward’ or
December 2020, increasing 140% in those three months
check with their employers to see if they provide this type
leading up to the Christmas holidays.
of courier insurance for their drivers.”
Quotezone.co.uk’s Founder Greg Wilson comments: “With
Courier insurance is suitable for drivers making lots
furlough ending at the end of September 2021, demand for
of drop-offs every day within a local area and offers
courier insurance has the potential to surge once again, as
additional protection compared to standard policies, most
people look for new jobs that are in high demand and don’t
notably giving cover for the goods themselves when the
necessarily require any additional training. Courier jobs
policy includes ‘goods in transit’ cover.
also allow for flexibility so those on reduced hours may
Quotezone.co.uk helps around 3 million users every
find it workable to pick up evening deliveries and weekend
year, with over 400 insurance brands across 60 different
work – when fast food deliveries are at their peak.
products including courier insurance, van insurance and
“I would urge anyone who is new to couriering to make sure their policy covers them for ‘hire and reward’ or check with their employers to see if they provide this type of
car insurance. Quotezone.co.uk is recommended by 97% of reviewers on Reviews.co.uk.
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