moving insurance

What To Know About Moving Insurance

How it works and what you should know
before your long distance move.

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Moving Insurance


Moving insurance is a very important, and sometimes confusing part of every long distance move. Most shipments arrive undamaged, however, in the unlikely situation damage or loss does occur, here you will find out how moving insurance works and how best to protect your personal belongings when moving long distance. You’ll understand the different types of moving insurance available for a long distance cross country move, including renters and homeowners insurance, which one is will be best for your move, and why having moving insurance is recommended for your cross country move.

If you’re considering basic insurance for your long distance move, we explain what it means to have basic insurance and why its important to consider purchasing full valuation moving insurance rather than opting for free basic moving insurance. It’s always best to have insurance and not need to use it. Reputable moving companies do their best to take care of your items while in their possession. If however, loss or damage does occur, we show you how you can file a claim, what information you will be required to provide, and the importance of filing a claim in a timely manner.

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Storage Locations

Los Angeles
5698 Bandini Blvd B.
Bell, CA 90201
P: 888-680-7200 Ext. 102
CA - NY Express Cross Country Movers Los Angeles
Movers from LA to NYC
San Francisco
745 85th Ave
Suite L. Oakland, CA 94621
P: 888-680-7200 Ext. 135
CA - NY Express Cross Country Movers San Francisco
Movers from SF to NYC
New York
210 Meadowlands Pkwy d,
Secaucus, NJ 07094
P: 888-680-7200 Ext. 131
CA - NY Express Cross Country Movers New York
Movers from NYC to SF & LA

Business Hours(PST)

Monday: 8am - 4pm
Tuesday: 8am - 4pm
Wednesday: 8am - 4pm
Thursday: 8am - 4pm
Friday: 8am - 4pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Shannon L.
Shannon L.
Jan 5, 2024

Movers who packed my things up in NY were great. I was also very impressed with how clear everything was, how fast the move coordinator Eric was with getting back to me. Read more testimonials

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Danielle Francisco
Feb 11, 2024

Terrific experience with Andres and his team. They were quick, efficient and very knowledgeable. Read more testimonials

Ria B.
Ria B.
Jan 10, 2024

Everything went smoothly with CA-NY Express Movers. They packed up my apt in NYC in no time, put it into storage for me while we found our new house. Read more testimonials

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