Liability Protection
Determining the Right Coverage for your Move
While Allied Van Lines has the expertise, equipment and materials to safely transport your household goods to your new home, on occasion, some items do get damaged or lost. Realistically, if you were to examine the construction of today's furniture, you'd quickly realize that furniture is not built to be moved. Rather, it is designed to be functional and /or decorative, to be utilized and admired. Accordingly, it is important that you select the proper coverage for your shipment. To best suite your particular situation, most movers offer two types of protection:
Regardless of which plan is most appropriate for your circumstances, remember to ask your moving counselor to explain each alternative carefully. It is also a good idea to review your homeowner's insurance policy to determine whether or not it provides coverage for any especially valuable items, such as crystal, antiques, and collectibles during a move.
Basic Liability
Basic liability protection is just that - basic. Your household goods are covered at the rate of 60 cents per pound, per item, regardless of their actual value -- at no extra charge. If your new 40-pound portable color TV is damaged, for example, you'll will be paid up to $24 toward its repair. For most families, of course, this level of protection is not adequate, and you might consider purchasing additional protection. This type of coverage is available in the U.S. and Canada.
Extra Care Protection/Customer Transit Protection
Extra Care Protection (U.S.)/ Customer Transit Protection (Canada) offers the highest level of protection. Under this plan, if an item is lost or damaged beyond repair, you will receive full replacement cost regardless of depreciation.
Customers can select this option at full value (U.S. and Canada) or with a deductible option (U.S. only). Your cost of maximum protection level is dependent on the value that you declare for your shipment.