Relocation
Insurance
Embark on your relocation to, from, or within Singapore with confidence and greater peace of mind when you get covered with Relocation Insurance, underwritten by Chubb Insurance Singapore Limited.
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Removal company insurance offers limited coverage with lower limits. Here’s why additional protection is recommended:
Higher Value Protection
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Customisable Digital Policies
Better Claims Process

Relocation Insurance
Provides coverage for household contents and personal possessions being moved to, from or within Singapore by sea, road, rail, or air.

- Protection against any accidental physical loss or damage
- Coverage for any deliberate acts of damage carried out by a third party

- For household contents moved by a professional removalist
- For other specified personal property moved by a professional carrier

The first 1,000 USD or 1% of the claim value, whichever is greater, will be deducted (deductible) as a policy excess. This excess is the portion of the claim that is deducted from the payout by the insurer

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How do I provide an inventory of my property being shipped?
- For check-in luggage – claims must be supported by a list of items and evidence of value but you do not need to provide a schedule before transit.
- For Hand carry items, you must send us a full itemised and valued inventory.
- Collectables and valuables are covered only if they are supported by a valuation certificate.
Please check condition 4.1 for further details.
NOTE: anything not declared on the inventory list is not covered by this policy.
How to make a claim?
Details of claims submission can further be found on the Certificate of Insurance/Evidence of Cover
What is the excess amount (deductible) I need to pay when making a claim?
When making a claim, the first 1,000 USD or 1% of the claim value, whichever is greater, will be deducted as a policy excess. This excess is the portion of the claim that is deducted from the payout by the insurer.
Can you provide an example of how the excess works?
For example, if your claim value is 150,000 USD, 1% of that amount is 1,500 USD. Since 1,500 USD is greater than the minimum excess of 1,000 USD, 1,500 USD would be deducted from your claim payout.
The policy excess helps manage insurance costs by reducing the number of small claims and ensuring that insurance is used for significant losses. It also helps to keep your premium costs lower.
The excess amount is consistent across all claims. The first 1,000 USD or 1% of the claim value, whichever is greater, will always be deducted as a policy excess.
How do I calculate the value of my shipment?
There are three options to help you to calculate the value of your shipment. If you are uncertain as to the value of your shipment, we can make it easier for you by opting for either Standard or Premium cover which is calculated for you according to the estimated cubic metres of your shipment. You will receive the estimated amount of cubic metres from your shipping agent during the quotation process. However, if you wish to declare an alternative sum assured, you can also do so.
When does the relocation insurance cover begin and end?
Cover begins from the time your items are first moved by the transport operator and continues during the ordinary course of transit until the completion of unloading at the consignee’s address.
Are losses that occur during the period of packing covered?
No, this policy does not cover losses which occur during the period of packing or unpacking as this is not deemed as transit.
Are items packed by ourselves covered under the policy?
No, the policy covers items that have been packed by the Transport operator, however this is not a requirement for check-in luggage and hand carry items.
Please check condition 3.1k
How do you define ‘collectibles’ and ‘valuables’?
As per definition 2.3, collectables are defined as paintings, drawings, prints, photographs, manuscripts, sculptures, porcelain, antique furniture, tapestries, furs, stamp collections, dolls, musical instruments and other collectables. Collectables that are valued greater than USD 10,000 for any one item (please check exclusion 2.6)
As per definition 2.24, valuables are defined as watches, jewellery, precious metals, bullion, precious stones and similar valuable items.
Can I put jewellery in my check in luggage?
No –you must hand carry valuables (which includes jewellery)
Limits and conditions apply –please see the policy
Details can be found on Condition 1.5
Can we check-in Collectibles?
No – these must be moved with your household goods or hand carried
Limits and conditions apply
Details can be found at Condition 2.6b
What items are excluded from the policy?
As per policy
What if I will be shipping my automobile or motorcycle?
- These items must be declared to us as follows For new motor vehicles or motorcycles, they shall be declared at their new replacement value in the country of destination
- For second-hand motor vehicles or motorcycles, they shall be declared at their second-hand replacement value in the country of destination
- For veteran and/or vintage and/or classic and/or limited edition and/or similar motor vehicles or motorcycles, they shall be declared at their current market value as supported by a recent and recognised valuation certificate
If the value of the motor vehicle is greater than USD 100,000, please contact us to arrange for a survey of your motor vehicle.
What if my goods are stored at the origin or the destination?
The policy includes up to 30 days of incidental cover for incidental storage during transit to the address on the consignment note, at no additional costs under the policy.
If you intend for your goods to be placed in storage either in your country of departure or your destination country then you need to choose ‘Nominated storage’ which is available for a limited period (30 days pre-transit and up to 60 days post-transit).
Please check condition 1.6 and 2.2
Will the policy cover my goods if they are still in Nominated storage after 60 days and we haven’t found anywhere to live?
Coverage for nominated storage is for 60 days after transit only. The policy cannot be extended and you will need to arrange your own storage insurance coverage after 60 days.
Please check condition 2.2
Are items stored at a self-storage warehouse covered by the policy?
No – storage must be arranged with the transport operator
Please check condition 2.12
What if my check-in luggage is delayed?
The policy does not cover losses arising out of delay.
Please check condition 3.1d
When would my property be deemed lost?
Property is deemed lost when it has not arrived 30 days after the scheduled delivery date.
Please check condition 2.11
What happens if my goods are lost or damaged in transit?
- a copy of the Consignment Note and itemised packing list;
- where the property is damaged or destroyed, photos of the damaged or destroyed property and packaging;
- where the property is lost or stolen, written confirmation from the Transport Operator that the property has been lost or stolen;
- the invoice for the lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed property and/or any other valuation documents;
- Your bank account details where claim settlement by electronic transfer is required.
Please review claims notification 4.2 in the policy wording for further details.
What do you pay in the event of a loss?
If items are damaged then we pay the reasonable cost of repairing the damaged property
If the items are lost, stolen or destroyed then we will pay the replacement cost in the destination country.
Please check condition 1.1
Can we cancel the policy?
Yes provided that such cancellation is given in writing to the e-mail address in the policy wording and received by us prior to the Transport Operator collecting the property
Please check Condition 5.3 and contact marineclaims.sg@chubb.com