Q&A for How to Insure Valuables Shipped by Mail

Only the assurance that you'll be compensated monetarily for the declared value of the insured item should it be lost or damaged.

Almost all carriers offer add-on insurance. You'll have to call or check online to see the maximum insured rate.

It is not a good idea to send cash by mail and cash cannot be insured in the mail, either domestically or internationally. Instead, send money orders or a personal check, both of which can be insured.

No, the max value is $5000 for USPS. You would have to use a courier, although it could be difficult to find one that would insure for that much.