Insurance for Removals & Storage

When planning a move, ensuring your belongings are adequately protected is crucial

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What is the cost of additional insurance?

Use our insurance calculator below to estimate the cost of additional insurance for your move. Simply enter the level of cover you require, the value of your goods, and if you are moving locally or interstate.

Cover Details

1. Choose your level of cover Compare

Full

Plus

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Minimum $20,000

3. Interstate
4. Storage

Transit insurance only covers your items in storage for a maximum of 30 days. If you require additional cover beyond 30 days, please add in the storage extension below.

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Why Consider Additional Insurance?

Greater peace of mind

Basic or full cover insurance provides certainty. Even if the unexpected happens—such as fire, theft, or water damage—your policy covers your items, regardless of who is at fault.

Protection against accidents

The process of moving involves road travel with its own hazards, like potholes, sudden stops, or other drivers. Even with our careful packing and secure transport, your goods are at higher risk in transit.

Protect fragile items

Many household items, such as flat-pack furniture and modern TVs, aren’t designed to withstand the rigors of moving. Basic or full cover insurance helps protect against these vulnerabilities.

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Full Cover
Blanket cover for all your items.
Essentials
Public Liability:Included
Goods in Transit:Included
Workers Compensation:Included
Specify Items:No need to list all items
Cover
Accidental Damage:
Collision:
Fire, Explosion, Lightning or Flood:
Storage Extension Available:
Policy Holder:You own the policy
Replacement value:Repair or replacement
Plus Cover
Cover for individual items.
Essentials
Public Liability:Included
Goods in Transit:Included
Workers Compensation:Included
Specify Items:Required to list each item
Cover
Accidental Damage:
Collision:
Fire, Explosion, Lightning or Flood:
Storage Extension Available:
Policy Holder:You own the policy
Replacement value:Repair or replacement
Basic Cover
Included in all Holloway moves.
Essentials
Public Liability:Included
Goods in Transit:Included
Workers Compensation:Included
Specify Items:
Cover
Accidental Damage:
Collision:
Fire, Explosion, Lightning or Flood:
Storage Extension Available:
Policy Holder:Holloway
Replacement value:Market or depreciated
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Our Standard Insurance Coverage

At Holloway, we take great care in every move. However, unexpected incidents can occur and as a reputable removalist, we have the following insurance coverage:

Public Liability Insurance:
Covers costs related to bodily injury or damage to third-party property caused by our team. For instance, if we accidentally scratch the floors of your new home, this policy will cover the damage.

Goods in Transit Insurance:
As a business we have our own insurance that covers loss or damage to your property during transport if it’s caused by our negligence. For example, if we mishandle your belongings while loading or unloading, you’re covered.

However, our insurance does not cover damage to your goods unless it results from our proven negligence. For example, if our truck is rear-ended while stopped at a traffic light, and your belongings are damaged, it’s unlikely our insurer would find us at fault.

Workers Compensation Insurance:
Protects our employees in case of injury while working on your move.

Insurance FAQs

Even with the most professional and experienced removalists, accidents can happen. So, if you are planning a move, it is recommended you do consider Home Contents in Transit Insurance. Even if you have Home and Contents insurance you may not be covered to the same extent or, you may not be covered at all.

Just like any other type of insurance, Home Contents in Transit Insurance means you are insuring against the risk of an unforeseen event occurring during your relocation that can have an impact on your household contents and personal belongings.

Our insurance covers negligence on our part, such as if we scratch the floors of your home. Additional insurance is recommended if you have valuable items or fragile belongings that require extra protection during the move.

Purchasing additional insurance will provide you with peace of mind and financial protection in the event of an unforeseen event occurring during your relocation, whether its due to the removalist or not.

The policy covers your belongings for up to 30 days in storage during transit. If you require storage for longer than 30 days, you can request a storage extension when you purchase your policy.

Yes. Exclusions include electrical or mechanical failure, ordinary wear and tear, pre-existing damage, mould, rust, and loss of items like cash, jewellery, or pets.

It is important to read the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) to understand the full list of exclusions.

If we are responsible for losing or damaging your property during uplift, delivery or whilst storing your goods.

For example, if our truck was stationary at traffic lights and was hit in the rear by another driver damaging your goods, we are unlikely to be considered negligent for this damage.

Our removalists take care and use precautionary measures to ensure that your contents arrive safely but if your contents have to sit in their truck overnight or in storage for a long period of time, things can happen that are out of the removalists control.

If you can recall the type of goods you were moving through an inventory list prior to the move, we can assist with such unexplained losses occurring. We can provide you with an inventory checklist or ask your removalist who should be able help you arrange this.

If you wish to make a claim under your insurance policy, we can send you a claim form immediately.

Once you return this to our office, we can get this lodged to a dedicated claims team at QBE Insurance, who will contact you to work through the claim and documents you require.

Home and Contents Insurance varies across the board and it is not always the case that your policy will cover damages that occur to your household contents and belongings during relocation. Some insurers may offer optional extras to cover you for transit or storage, but it may not be sufficient. It is best that you review your policy details or contact your insurer to see if you are covered.

Yes, you can cancel your policy before the removal begins. After the transit starts, the policy cannot be canceled.

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Flawless Interiors

1 day ago

boys were fantastic very happy with everything job well done

Anya

1 day ago

Even though there were some hiccups, Marie and the removalist team sorted every thing out and looked after me during this trying time. Thank you.

Tracy

2 days ago

We have needed to use Holloway 3 times in the last 4 months. Bruno Grusmao & Louis twice and the Baldino Team once (3-man team). All up equal to a 3 bed house. Both teams have been excellent - friendly, efficient, careful and most of all calm which helped me stay calm during what can be a very stressful experience. They made it look effortless. The Baldino Team had to deal with a number of pieces of furniture with glass, and stairs, they didn’t complain, knew exactly what to do and took great care of everything. Both teams managed the tight corners with ease, and they arrived on time every time. Thanks boys, truly appreciate the effort put in.

Eduardo

3 days ago

Excellent service. All staff are very friendly and helpful, the whole process went very smoothly. They were punctual, careful with all items. I highly recommend them if you are moving interstate.

Michelle Coady

4 days ago

We have now used Holloway 4 times over the last 24 months and they are always super helpful, efficient and take care with our home and contents.

Peta - Jane Godfrey

4 days ago

Easy removal service, friendly staff. Ordered packing boxes, tape and packing paper . When items were missed, Gabrielle went above and beyond after my delivering packing items were missing stock.

Marc D.

4 days ago

Rod and Allan recently helped me move. I can’t rate them highly enough. The guys are friendly, efficient and professional. Everything was delivered with care. Honestly, just sign up with Holloway and ask for Rod and Allan. They’re legends.

David Burnage

5 days ago

Second time we’ve used Holloway Removals and once again they were amazing. The Baldino Team helped us with the latest move. They provided great communication before and during the move, plus the move itself was seamless. Highly recommended, we will definitely use them again if we move in future.

Harry Prouse

7 days ago

Bruno and his team were great and went above and beyond to help ensure my move was as smooth as possible. I’m really grateful.

Michael Prag

11 days ago

Paul & Mauricio were fantastic, very efficient and friendly and went above and beyond for us! Highly recommend them for anyone who is moving. Will definitely be using them again! Thank you

Carolina Ghigonetto

11 days ago

Paul and Mauricio were absolutely amazing! 😊

Lara Johnson

12 days ago

Fabio and Tim were amazing, did a really good job. Did an amazing job getting the lounge over and in from the balcony as it didn’t fit though the door. Highly recommend :)

ilovefeta08

13 days ago

On the morning of our house move, our booked removalists cancelled on us with no follow up plans. We then called Holloway desperate for help and they were incredible. They were able to book us in very last minute with an accurate arrival window so we could keep all our other house move plans (bond cleaners, pest spray etc) in place. I don't know what we would have done without them. Thank you Holloway and Florence at the team!