Moving Guide - Moving Insurance

Chapter 3: Moving Insurance

Whether you hire a professional moving company or decide to do the move yourself, you can never guarantee that all of your belongings will arrive undamaged. Damage can occur while the items are loaded or unloaded, in transit, or in the storage. Sometimes, items and boxes are lost.

It is extremely important to make sure that your belongings are adequately insured before you move. The following topics will help you choose the right way to insure your move:

3.1 - Basic carrier liability (released value)

3.2 - Declared value protection

3.3 - Full value protection

3.4 - Extraordinary value items

3.5 - Homeowners insurance

3.6 - How to file a claim