Get the right protection for your valuables!
What is Valuation?
A moving company offers valuation for your goods, which is not technically insurance. Valuation refers to how much a moving company will pay for your belongings if they are damaged or lost by the moving company. Valuation is regulated by the State or the Federal Government. (The State regulates for moves inside the State, the Federal Government has jurisdiction over moves that cross State lines).
All licensed moving companies include this basic valuation in the cost of your move. Basic valuation is $.60 per pound per item.
Valuation is based on how much something weighs. So a one-pound bag of sugar and a one pound bag of gold is valued exactly the same. If it’s worth more than $.60 per pound per item to you, you may want to purchase additional insurance from a third party that sells insurance or uou can also purchase additional valuation directly from your moving company.
Where Can I Find Moving Insurance?
Your homeowner’s insurance might already provide you with insurance while moving, so you should check with your insurance agent. If you do not already have coverage, we recommend purchasing moving insurance through a third-party seller. Movinginsurance or Baker International are good resources. Sky Van Line is not affiliated with either of these companies however, we were recognized as “Top Mover” by Movinginsurance.com
Do I Need a Certificate of Insurance?
If you are moving an office, an apartment or a condominium building, you might need something called a Certificate of Insurance. Before your move, it is best to ask your building manager if this is required. We are happy to provide you with one. Just give us a call at 1-800-667-1318.
No amount of insurance can replace a priceless memory saved in those old photographs of your grandparents or that clay hand print your kids made you for your birthday. Choosing a mover with a great reputation is your best bet against ever needing insurance.
We can accommodate special items like works of art, sculptures or any high value assets that required special handling. These types of valuable assets may dictate utilizing our wood crating services. We will build a customized wood crate to ensure the safe and secure transportation of one-of-a-kind assets. Crating provides maximum protection as our crating specialists use packing materials to cover and protect your belongings inside the crate. Sky Van Line has the expertise to move your delicate and cherished valuables!
Moving Insurance Companies Contacts
Baker International Moving Insurance
Phone: (800) 356-0093
(940) 270-3200
Fax: (940) 270-1500
www.bakerintl.com
Moving Insurance
Phone: 888-893-8835
International: 1-973-509-9814)
Fax: 888-893-8846
www.movinginsurance.com