Question about USPS priority mail with Insurance

[Chiboy]

I just sent a package via priority mail, insured for $600. The employee their said they would be required to sign for it because of the value, but online I see no mention of this. Anybody know?

 

[Spikesoldier]

i never had this problem, but then again its been a while since i sent something with insurance of that value.

usually for more expensive things (usually means heavier too) i send using DHL UPS or FedEx and use their much more more affordable shipping since the USPS's incremental costs scale so much more than the private carriers.

this all might have changed when USPS switched the insurance form, with a different one for those with $200 or less insurance.

perhaps the full insurance now carries this rule that recipient must sign?

 

[eplebnista]

From here

Insured Mail (503.4.0)
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Provides indemnity coverage of up to $5,000 for a lost, rifled, or damaged article. A mailing receipt is provided with all pieces. For mail insured for $200 or less, the USPS maintains delivery information (not including a signature). For mail insured for more than $200, the USPS maintains a delivery record (including recipient's signature).

Available for: Standard Mail machinable and irregular parcels (bulk insurance only), Package Services, merchandise sent at First-Class Mail or Priority Mail rates.

May be combined with: Delivery Confirmation, merchandise return service, parcel airlift (PAL), Signature Confirmation, and special handling.

Return receipt and restricted delivery available for items insured for more than $200. Return receipt for merchandise available for items insured for $200 or less.

Insurance may be purchased online for indemnity coverage up to $500.

Use PS Form 3813 for items insured for $200 or less, use PS Form 3813-P for items insured for more than $200.