Insurance

ShipAid: A Unique Approach to Shopify Shipping Insurance

May 28, 2023
3 mins

Introduction

Lost, stolen, or damaged parcels can turn a smooth shopping experience into a customer-service nightmare. Traditional shipping-insurance policies often add to the frustration with complicated claims paperwork and slow reimbursements. That’s why more Shopify merchants are switching to ShipAid—a platform that replaces third-party insurance with a direct delivery guarantee you manage yourself.

Why ShipAid Is Not Shipping Insurance

Conventional shipping insurance is underwritten by outside carriers who dictate coverage rules, require detailed documentation, and keep a share of every premium. ShipAid, by contrast, simply gives you the tools to issue replacements or refunds on your own terms. There’s no underwriter, no indemnification policy, and no hidden fine print—just a merchant-controlled guarantee that restores or reships products when something goes wrong.

How the Direct Delivery Guarantee Works

  1. Quick Shopify integration: Install the lightweight app and set a flat fee or percentage-based guarantee in minutes.
  2. Opt-in checkout boost: Up to 70 % of shoppers add the guarantee, immediately increasing average order value and profit.
  3. Self-service claims: Customers use a branded portal to report delivery issues; you approve, reship, or refund with one click.
  4. Proactive communications: Automated emails and SMS updates slash “Where is my order?” tickets and reassure buyers every step of the way.

Benefits for Your Shopify Store

  • Extra revenue stream: You keep 100 % of guarantee fees, offsetting fulfillment costs and protecting margins.
  • Lower support workload: The resolution portal handles routine claims so your team can focus on high-value tasks.
  • Fewer chargebacks and higher trust: Fast, transparent resolutions build loyalty and reduce payment disputes.
  • Full customization: Adjust pricing, coverage windows, and branding whenever you like—no insurer approval required.

A Better Customer Experience

Buyers appreciate the clarity of a direct delivery guarantee: they know exactly what will happen if a package is lost or arrives damaged. Because they can file and resolve claims in minutes without deciphering insurance jargon, satisfaction rises and negative reviews drop.

Get Started Today

ShipAid lives entirely inside your Shopify admin, so most stores launch—complete with branded notifications and tracking—in a single afternoon. Remember, participation is optional and ShipAid is not insurance; it’s a modern toolkit that lets you guarantee every delivery and turn shipping mishaps into brand-building moments.


Participation is optional and ShipAid is not insurance. It does not provide indemnification for loss, damage, or liability. Instead, it allows brands to offer a free replacement if an item is not delivered or arrives in unsatisfactory condition. ShipAid does not sell or ship products, but provides tools for brands to manage replacements. All resolution decisions are made by the brand and may require proof of damage or non-delivery or other information

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