Third and Fourth Class mail can be insured for protection against loss or damage. The minimum fee insures for a maximum of $15. Numbered insured mail provides for a receipt to the mailer at the time of the mailing, the mail is identified by number and a signature is required on delivery. The fee varies with the insured value. The maximum value is $200. A return receipt can be requested; an additional fee is charged for this. to top

mailed articles insured for a fee by the Postal Service.

A service to customers who pay a special fee to obtain reimbursement for lost or damaged mail.