Insurance for Amazon Relay Drivers

If you operate under the Amazon Relay programme, your insurance needs go beyond standard truck cover.

We provide insurance solutions for:

• Self-employed HGV drivers working with Amazon
• Owner drivers operating under Amazon Relay
• Small haulage businesses with Amazon contracts
• New ventures entering the Amazon logistics network

👉 Ensuring your policy meets both legal and contractual requirements.

What insurance does Amazon require?

Amazon Relay drivers are typically required to hold specific types and levels of insurance cover.

HGV / Truck Insurance (Hire and Reward)

You will need:

• Cover for the carriage of goods for hire and reward
• Comprehensive or Third Party Fire & Theft options
• Policy suitable for commercial haulage use

Goods in Transit Insurance (Essential)

Amazon contracts usually require:

👉 £100,000 All Risks cover per vehicle
👉 In some cases up to £180,000

This protects against:

• Loss or damage to goods
• Theft in transit
• Accidental damage

👉 This is one of the most important requirements to get right.

Public Liability Insurance

While not always mandatory, this is often required for:

• Access to delivery sites
• Protection against third-party injury or property damage

Employers’ Liability Insurance

👉 Required if you employ drivers or staff
👉 Covers claims for workplace injuries

Why standard policies may not be enough

Not all haulage insurance policies meet Amazon’s requirements.

Key areas where policies can fall short:

• Incorrect goods in transit limits
• Wrong type of cover (e.g. RHA instead of All Risks)
• Policy wording not aligned with contract requirements

👉 Getting this wrong could result in:

• Breach of contract
• Financial exposure
• Loss of work opportunities

How Avis Insurance can help

We specialise in arranging insurance for haulage operators and Amazon Relay drivers.

We can provide:

• HGV insurance tailored for Amazon work
• Goods in Transit cover meeting required limits
• Advice on contract-specific requirements
• Competitive premiums from leading UK insurers

👉 Ensuring your cover is both compliant and cost-effective.

Working with Amazon and other logistics providers

We regularly arrange insurance for drivers working with:

• Amazon Relay
• Major UK logistics operators
• Container and distribution contracts

Each contract may have different requirements, and we ensure your policy reflects this.

FAQs

Do I need specialist insurance for Amazon Relay?
Yes. Amazon requires specific goods in transit cover and appropriate haulage insurance.

What level of goods in transit cover do I need?
Typically £100,000 All Risks per vehicle, although some contracts require up to £180,000.

Can I use a standard haulage policy?
Only if it meets Amazon’s requirements. Many standard policies do not.

Can you help if I’m starting out?
Yes. We regularly arrange cover for new ventures entering the Amazon Relay programme.

Get a quote for Amazon Relay insurance

If you are working with Amazon or planning to join the Relay programme, we can help arrange the right cover.

👉 Call 01628 662666
👉 Speak directly to a specialist today