Removals and Storage Insurance
Protect Your Furniture
ZOOM Removals provides the highest level of relocation service and take every precaution to ensure your items are packed, relocated and dropped off in perfect condition. However, it might be worth considering additional insurance on your move. With over 5,000 successful moves per year we are proud of our low claim history. Proper move planning, our removalist’s training and the team’s extensive experience all contribute to conducting safe and secure moves. Whilst every effort is made to ensure your goods are kept safe, it is still important to be aware that your belongings may be at risk outside of our control. Similarly to insuring your household furniture and items with home and contents insurance, ZOOM Removals recommends our customers consider additional transit and storage insurance to protect your items whilst being transported or stored by us.
If you’re planning a move, simply contact our friendly Move Coordinators on 1300 157 448 who will be able to provide you with our insurance pack and general information. Underwritten by Zurich Insurance this is one of the best and most competitive removals and insurance policies on the market.
Adding Removals Insurance is Cheap and Simple
As a proud member of the Australian Furniture Removers Association, ZOOM Removals are authorised and trained to provide you with moving insurance. With ZOOM’s policy you get the benefit of removals insurance specifically designed for the moving and storage industry. For a low additional premium on local, country and interstate moves we can insure your home or office relocation with Comprehensive Transit Insurance so your furniture, household items and personal effects are covered. As well, we can offer comprehensive insurance over any furniture stored with us for a low additional premium on your monthly storage fees.
Simply request removals insurance when you make your booking and we will confirm the policy for your move in writing. We will provide you a full Product Disclosure Statement when you make an initial enquiry. Insurance rates vary depending on your move and the value of the furniture, items and effects we are moving. As well, we can offer comprehensive insurance over any furniture stored with us for a low additional premium on your monthly storage fees. Rest assured ZOOM’s insurance policies are highly competitive and less than you might think.
Moving and Storage Insurance – Get a Quote
Simply fill out the form below or call us directly on 1300 157 448 and speak to one of our Move Coordinators about your insurance needs.
Moving Insurance FAQs
Often we find customers have many questions around removals insurance. While we are not permitted by law to provide specific insurance advice or recommendations on your move, it is important that you make an informed choice. Please read the general questions regarding moving insurance that we commonly receive. If you have further questions please call to talk to a Move Coordinator on 1300 157 448.
What Insurance Does ZOOM Removals Hold?
As members of AFRA we hold typical removals insurances including Public Liability, Transit Insurance and Workers Compensation in our standard fees. For a low additional premium we can include Comprehensive Transit Insurance in our moving rates so your furniture, household items and effects we are moving are fully protected. Only this additional insurance truly protects your goods in a move.
Why Get Additional Moving Insurance?
Whilst every care is taken to ensure that your personal belongings get from pick up to drop off safely, incidents can occur, which is why we offer moving insurance cover. If you have not taken out a specific Comprehensive Transit Insurance policy with ZOOM Removals, then PLEASE NOTE YOU ARE NOT AUTOMATICALLY COVERED. By choosing to insure your items, you’re insuring against the risk of an unforeseen events occurring that can impact your belongings during the removal process.
Can ZOOM Provide Insurance Advice?
No. By law, we cannot provide you with any specific advice on what items to insure, or how much you should insure them for. However, we do recommend ensuring all items are sufficiently protected to your level of comfort. You may choose to insure all of your items or selected items only. This is entirely your choice.
How Much Should I Value My Goods For?
Due to legal restrictions we cannot give you specific advice on what value to insure for, but we can provide you indicative average values for everyday household items. Then you can make your own informed decision as to what to do.
What Will I Be Covered For?
The Product Disclosure Statement summarises what your policy covers, the various cover options available to you and what it does not cover. This should provide you with a guideline as to which items are and which items are not insured. We will provide our Product Disclosure Statement when you make an enquiry.
Should I Take Out Separate Insurance for Storage?
We can provide you with specific insurance to cover your goods whilst in storage with us. Please discuss all your requirements with your Move Coordinator so you can make an informed decision.
Do I Have to Take ZOOM’s Policy?
No. There is no mandatory requirement for you to take our moving insurance, and you don’t need to use our policy either. You can still move with us and have it underwritten by another insurance provider, or you may choose not to cover your items at all. We do recommend that you consider insuring your goods and we have developed our policy to ensure that it is the very best available for our customers as it is tailor made for the moving and storage industry.
What Insurance Cover is Recommended?
We have different insurance options depending on your requirements, so we would suggest for you to start by making a list of all your articles, including significant pieces. You’ll be surprised how easy it is to miss certain items if you haven’t put them down on paper. Once you have your list of items, your Move Coordinator can outline coverage options you may wish to consider.
Does My Home and Contents Insurance Provide Cover?
We cannot comment on the insurance that is provided by your home and contents Insurer. It may or may not be sufficient. Certain policies may cover your furniture and goods during a move. Our insurance is tailor made for the moving and storage industry, so we are able to offer a comprehensive policy if you decide to take it.
Are There Any Hidden Charges?
Unlike many of our competitors, we prefer to give you an all-inclusive premium added either as a simple rate additional to the move rate, or a total fixed fee. We prefer no surprises and have made the system simple for our customers.
Is There Any Excess?
The Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) summarises what your policy covers and any applicable excess. Please read this document to understand any excess you will be responsible for.
I Was Told That I Could Get “Free Insurance” With Another Removalist: Why Don’t ZOOM Offer That?
Beware: read the fine print! Some removalists have a policy for ‘Restricted Perils’ i.e. fire, flood, collision, overturning of the vehicle. They mistakenly advise their potential customers that they are automatically covered. As a result of this, some insurance companies are including language in such policies stating that they (the insurer) will not respond to a claim if the removal company discloses the existence of the policy or provides that policy at no cost.
How Do I Make a Claim?
The Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) summarises the way to make a claim, and you can always call your dedicated Move Coordinator on 1300 157 448 to discuss next steps if an incident occurs.
