International Removals Insurance
Comprehensive Insurance for Moving Abroad
Protect Your Valuables with Specialist International Shipping Insurance.
Even the most carefully planned international move can face the unexpected. That’s why Abels offers tailored international removals insurance, specifically designed for overseas relocations.
Whether you’re transporting fine art, antiques, or family heirlooms, our cover ensures your valuables are protected during transit. Choose from “new for old” replacement or full compensation to match the true value of your shipment.
With specialist shipping insurance for valuables in transit, you can move with complete peace of mind.
Added Peace of Mind
Understanding Your Removal Insurance Options
Whether you’re moving abroad or within the UK, choosing the right removal insurance is essential for protecting your belongings.
One of the key decisions is the type of cover:
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“Like-for-like” (reinstatement): Claims are based on second-hand market value, taking wear and tear into account. This often results in lower payouts.
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“New for old” (replacement): Provides compensation based on the cost of replacing items as new, without depreciation — ideal for most high-value items.
When selecting moving insurance for your household goods or valuables in transit, be sure to:
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Review any exclusions or financial limits on the total value or percentage of fragile items.
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Confirm that your policy covers total loss scenarios, including accidents in transit or during storage.
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Ensure the maximum coverage limit reflects the full replacement value of all items.
Choosing the right policy gives you peace of mind, knowing your goods are properly protected — no matter where you’re moving.
Insurance When Moving Abroad
Why Choose Inventory-Based Liability Cover?
For high-value or sentimental shipments, Abels recommends inventory-based removal liability cover. This approach ensures tailored protection and peace of mind during your international move.
Key Benefits:
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Accurate cover for rare, valuable, or irreplaceable items
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Reduces the risk of disputes during international removal claims
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Can support household insurance policies in your destination country
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Avoids the need to make a claim on your domestic insurance policies which will affect your insurance premiums in future years.
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Option to include photographic documentation for art, antiques, and heirlooms
To fail to provide such a list may result in a reduced payment in the event of a claim.
If the Maximum Replacement Value You provide is less than the actual total Replacement Value of all of Your Property at the time of loss or damage, then Our liability will be reduced to reflect the proportion that Your Maximum Replacement Value bears to the actual total Replacement Value (“Proportional Reduction”).
(For example: if the total Replacement Value of Your Property is £10,000, but You have declared a Maximum Replacement Value of £5,000, Our liability will be reduced by 50%. So, if £3,000 worth of Your Property is lost or damaged, Our liability would be £1,500.)
Secure Your Move with Tailored Insurance Cover
Speak to a Relocation Insurance Specialist — Get expert advice on protecting your belongings abroad.