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Whether your household goods are travelling by road, sea freight, or air freight, you want complete confidence that your possessions are properly protected throughout the journey. Our moving insurance provides comprehensive protection against the risk of loss or damage during transit, allowing you to focus on your new destination with complete peace of mind.</p>\n<p>We offer flexible and reliable insurance solutions through trusted insurance partners. Currently, we work with Schouten Verzekeringen and are gradually transitioning to <a href=\"https://www.bolsterinsurance.com/en/about\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bolster</a>. Both partners provide dependable coverage specifically designed for international relocations.<br />\nYour dedicated Move Manager will gladly advise you on the most suitable coverage for your move.</p>\n","link":null},"faq_questions":null,"content":{"tekst":"<h2><strong>What is moving insurance?</strong></h2>\n<p>Moving insurance is a specialised policy designed to protect your personal belongings throughout the entire relocation process. Coverage applies during transportation by road, sea, or air, as well as during temporary storage when required.</p>\n<p>You can choose from two straightforward coverage options:</p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong> Itemised Insurance: </strong>Specific valuable items are individually declared and insured at an agreed value.</li>\n<li><strong> Lump Sum Insurance: </strong>Your entire household is insured under one total declared value without listing each item separately.</li>\n</ol>\n<p>Both coverage options provide valuable financial protection against unforeseen incidents, transit damage, or loss.</p>\n<h2><strong>When should you choose moving insurance?</strong></h2>\n<p>Although our experienced moving professionals handle your belongings with the utmost care, international relocations involve multiple logistics stages and long-distance transportation. Moving insurance is therefore essential for eliminating uncertainty and protecting yourself against financial risk.<br />\nWithout insurance, responsibility for financial loss caused by damage or loss may fall to you.<br />\nMoving insurance is particularly recommended when:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>You are relocating valuable, fragile, or irreplaceable belongings</li>\n<li>Your household goods are travelling long distances or by sea freight</li>\n<li>Your possessions require temporary storage before or after transportation</li>\n<li>You want complete financial security throughout the moving process</li>\n</ul>\n<h2><strong>Who is our moving insurance for?</strong></h2>\n<p>Whether you are relocating an entire household or only a selection of valuable items, we offer a solution tailored to your situation.<br />\nOur moving insurance is suitable for:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Private individuals moving internationally</li>\n<li>Expats and their families</li>\n<li>Companies relocating employees overseas</li>\n<li>Owners of valuable, fragile, or unique possessions</li>\n</ul>\n","link":null},"usps":{"title":"<h2><strong>How our moving insurance works</strong></h2>\n<p>Arranging moving insurance is simple and transparent. 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Inventory review</h3>\n","description":"<p>Together, we create a clear inventory of your household goods. If you choose itemised insurance, the specific valuable items and their declared values are recorded.</p>\n"},{"title":"<h3>2. Coverage selection</h3>\n","description":"<p>Based on the value of your belongings and your personal preferences, you choose either Itemised or Lump Sum coverage.</p>\n"},{"title":"<h3>3. Application and confirmation</h3>\n","description":"<p>We handle the full insurance application with our insurance partner and ensure all documentation is provided clearly and accurately.</p>\n"},{"title":"<h3>4. Comprehensive protection</h3>\n","description":"<p>Your belongings are insured from the moment packing begins, throughout international transportation, and during any approved temporary storage period.</p>\n"},{"title":"<h3>5. In the event of damage</h3>\n","description":"<p>Should an incident occur, you will not have to manage it alone. 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Compared to the value of your possessions, it is a modest investment that provides a significant level of reassurance.</p>\n<p>The premium depends on:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>The total value of your household goods or selected items</li>\n<li>The chosen coverage type (Itemised or Lump Sum)</li>\n<li>The mode of transportation (road, sea, or air)</li>\n<li>The destination country and overall route</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We include insurance costs transparently within your moving quotation, ensuring you know exactly what to expect before your move begins.</p>\n","link":{"title":"Request a Price Estimate","url":"/en/quotation/"},"image":null},"faq":{"title":"<h2><strong>Frequently asked questions about moving insurance</strong></h2>\n","items":[{"question":"How long do I have to submit a claim?","answer":"<p>Claims must generally be submitted within 14 days after delivery or from the moment damage is discovered. 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