Insurance
Information
While many
companies say they have insurance, ask them to provide it, show you
proof, we bet you they won’t!
Unfortunately its a common misconception that removalists insure
your possessions with every move. By Law removalists are
unable to insure
your individual items unless they are a registered insurance agent.
Some
insurance companies cover your possessions for relocation if you
have Home
Contents Insurance. We suggest you
contact your Home Contents insurance to see exactly what it actually
covers , as different policies cover different things, We at
Rooty Hill Removals &
Storage and Sydney Removals
are unable to accept any responsibility for damage
to your property, though we assure you that we take the utmost care
with every move. We don’t want any damages , because if we damage
your goods , basically you will not use our company or recommend us
, which is where we get 80% of our work from , ongoing clients ,
referrals and friends relatives etc.Removals
Insurance
For those customers who wish for specific
Removals Insurance,
Removals Insurance Australia is one company which specializes in
relocation insurance.
Transit Insurance
All our trucks at
Rooty Hill Removals
& Storage and Sydney Removals
carry
Full Transit
Insurance
of up to
$100,000.
This covers you in case of extreme situations that may occur whilst
in transport, such as collision, fire, or other disasters.
Whilst we take care of our customers as we would our own family
moves, the process of relocating furnishings and belongings can be
complex. We're only human, and sometimes, although rarely, things
happen. In almost all cases, breakage does not occur.
But if your belongings are valuable and irreplaceable, then we
strongly urge you to consider safeguarding your move with
insurance. On the 10th of March 2004 the "Financial Services Reform
Act" came into effect. Under this act, it is against the law for
anyone, other than an Australian Financial Services Licensee, to
advise, sell or arrange insurance on someone else's behalf. Only
the owner of the goods can insure their goods against accidental
damage.
Under the Trades Practices Act, sections 68 & 74, a courier or
carrier has no implied duty of care of goods in their custody and
control and therefore cannot be held liable for any accidental
damage. If the owner of the goods does not insure or takes the risk
of not insuring their goods, that is a risk they have taken and
therefore a loss that they alone will incur. You can apply for
Household/Office Removals Insurance with your current home &
contents insurer or through Associated Marine Insurance by calling
(02) 9233 4177. |