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

$

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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Bea Moreira

about 14 hours ago

We had such a great experience with Holloway Removals. Huge thanks to Italo and Bruno, who helped us on moving day. They were super friendly, careful with our stuff, and just made everything feel easy and stress-free. They worked fast but were also really respectful and professional the whole time. Nothing was too much trouble, and they even managed some tricky stairs without a fuss. Honestly, they made what could’ve been a chaotic day feel calm and organised. Couldn’t have asked for a better team to help us move! Highly recommend Holloway, especially if you’re lucky enough to get Italo and Bruno!

Nathan Nute

2 days ago

Was recommended by some friends of ours and they lived up to expectations. It was the easiest move we have had, and they were so easy to work with. A huge thank you to Paul and Maurico.

Tracey C

6 days ago

I recently used Holloway for my move, and I couldn't be more satisfied! From the start, the booking process was incredibly simple and stress-free. The team even called to follow up prior to the move, ensuring everything was confirmed and ready to go. When it came to the actual move, the guys were outstanding—professional, efficient, and an absolute pleasure to work with. They handled the heavy lifting with ease and took great care of my belongings. Thank you for making my move such a smooth experience!

Steve Hanley

6 days ago

Great job by John Lucas and axel. On time, great care in packing and unpacking. Even managed to get a king size mattress onto the top floor bedroom by raising it up over the rear balcony. Very hot day and they didn’t miss a beat. Recommend anytime.

Pris Koh

7 days ago

Giving a 5* for the main mover Luis and Gabrielle. They were professional, polite, fast and efficient. Arrived early, uplift and offload fast and all my furnitures were delivered in good condition and fragile items were carefully packed and delivered. Luis shown his experience and quick thinking in solving issues that arises during the move. Overall i would recommend this mover for their services.

Jimmy

7 days ago

Took care of our things and the move went smoothly

Linda Simpson-Allen

7 days ago

The guys were great. Very careful, helpful and friendly.

Georgina B.

8 days ago

A big thank you to Martyn B, Anju and team at Holloway! My mum recommended Holloway to me and I can say that my experience was also great. Moving isn't easy but with this team I could not have been happier. Two trucks, 6 modules for a large 4 bedroom home with 4 team on site. The rates were competitive for pick up, storage and return and there was nothing damaged or broken whilst in storage for a year. Easy monthly payment for storage made it easy to budget. The pick up went very smoothly 12 months ago and the delivery was also seamless. It was efficient and the delivery team were wiry and strong! No bumps or damage to my house either. Not one. Each item was placed exactly where I wanted in the home. I was also provided brilliant support from Martyn B at the office in preparation for the return of my goods. I would use them with confidence again.

Craig Phillips (Furymouth)

9 days ago

The two professionals that arrived from Hollaway Removals were on time, courteous and hard working. The whole move was done in record time. The payment process was well explained and executed by the removalist at the end of the day with ease.

matt c

10 days ago

Fantastic Experience. Having been many years since moving, it was a little daunting starting again. Holloways genuinely both eased my concerns and executed a flawless move. From Simon who delivered the boxes, and assured me that our load would fit in the truck and advised what furniture to dismantle ahead of time. To Felippe (and two other wonderful chaps that I didnt get their names - I apologise) who worked tirelessly and carefully all day! Amazing work, I cannot recommend highly enough.

Erica Chow

10 days ago

The two men from Holloway did an amazing & efficient job carrying our furniture and boxes up 3 flights of uneven external stairs and navigating tricky and narrow internal staircases. Very impressed by their strength, fitness and athleticism, as well as their precision as to not scratch or bump any internal walls or damage any furniture. Would recommend, particularly for challenging properties with lots of tricky stairs or narrow spaces!!

Roxanne Hughes

10 days ago

I recently used Holloway for my house move, and I couldn't be happier with their service! The team was incredibly fast, friendly, and careful with all my belongings. They made what could have been a stressful day smooth and hassle-free. I highly recommend Holloway to anyone looking for a reliable and professional removalist company. I would definitly use them again.

Kevin Tredway

10 days ago

Couldn't be happier with the guys they sent and the job they did. Fabio and his offsider (i didn't catch his name, apologies) were professional, worked hard and managed to unload an ungodly amount of items into a small room, it was truly like watching grown men Tetris our belongings into a room they had no right fitting into. Will use again.