Have you recently found a new place to live? First off, congrats! If you’re going to be moving soon, you’ve probably found yourself pulled many different directions. In addition to preparing for the move, you’re probably working on closing on the new place and taking time off work — and to top it off, you may have upgrades at your new home to manage.

As the move-in date nears, all that initial excitement can fade quickly as the big job of relocating your personal possessions comes into focus. With all your worldly possessions traveling in a moving truck soon, do you know if they’re protected by the moving company?

Does home insurance cover your personal possessions in transit? The short answer: it depends on how and where the damage happened, and on the homeowners coverage you currently have.

To be sure you’re protected for the big move ahead, let’s look at how your homeowners policy covers your things when they’re in transit.

Review Your Homeowners Policy Before Moving

With all your memories, cherished possessions and items you saved up for in the hands of your movers, it’s important to know that you’ve done all you can protect your things. That’s why a quick call to your American Family Insurance agent can help put your mind at ease during this transition. They’ll get you the details you need on how your policies protect your things so you can focus on the next big chapter of your life.

The information on this webpage represents only a brief description of coverages, is not part of your policy, and is not a promise or guarantee of coverage. If there is any conflict between this information and your policy, the provisions of the policy will prevail. Insurance policy terms and conditions may apply. Coverage features and limits vary by state and may be subject to change. Some products are not available in every state. Discount availability and eligibility vary by state and policy terms. (Discounts apply to auto and property policies.) Please check with your agent and read the policy for exact details on coverages and exclusions.