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Global Insurance Programs

Meyer's International Van Lines offers superior insurance programs, specifically tailored to meet the requirements of individuals, corporations or organizations. Meyer's is committed to excellence. We specialize in the unique insurance needs of the expatriate community and the international transferee. Direct feedback we receive from the international community assures us that we are delivering world-class service.
International Door-to-Door Shipping Protection
From point of origin to residence at the international destination
Includes packing and unpacking if completed by a professional mover.
Moving and Storage Protection
Household goods are protected in transit as well as during storage for up to 90 days if required.
Replacement Cost at Destination based on your declared valuation.
Optional Protection for Losses
Additional features available for losses, including mechanical derangement and electrical impairment, mold and mildew, and damage to pairs and sets.
Coverage for Automobile shipping includes:
Coverage for Vehicles shipped overseas
Repayment of expense for renting a vehicle if the auto is damaged in transit.
Automobile Insurance Abroad
To operate your car at destination, you will need the locally required third party automobile Comprehensive, Collision and Liability coverage. Meyer's International Automobile Insurance program offers such coverage. In addition, bodily injury liability, medical payments/personal injury, uninsured / underinsured motorist and property damage liability can be covered. Consult a reliable insurance provider to determine the exact requirements of your foreign destination.
Primary and Excess Liability Coverage
Uninsured/Underinsured Motorists - Protection for injuries sustained by the employee, family members or passengers in the auto should the "at fault" driver have either no insurance or inadequate coverage to pay the loss.
- Medical Payment: Protect to cover payment for minor injuries suffered by you, family members or passengers if involved in a minor or "no-fault" accident.
- Automobile Liability: Protection for claims or lawsuits that might arise should an employee or immediate family member be found to be at fault or liable for an accident causing harm or damage to others or their property.
- Collision Coverage: Provides protection for your auto should it be damaged in a collision with another vehicle or object.
- Comprehensive Coverage: Provides protection for your auto should it suffer loss or damage from theft, vandalism, fire, etc.
Personal Insurance Package
This broad range of insurance products is designed specifically to address the insurance needs arising from international relocation. These are designed to protect personal liability, personal property, political risk and valuable articles.
Supplemental Personal Liability - Protects you against financial loss when you are legally liable for accidental Bodily Injury and/or Property Damage to third parties. Coverage applies anywhere in the world. Insured persons include you, your spouse, and any relatives or minors resident in your household.
Personal Property Insurance
Valuation Convenience - For convenience, the valued inventory you completed for transit insurance can also be used to set the limit of insurance available through this policy.
- Replacement Value: The total amount of insurance purchased should reflect the replacement value of the property at the destination location - with a minimum required value of U.S $15,000. required to qualify for coverage.
- Deductible Options: Several deductible options are available to meet specific requirements.
- Dwelling Coverage: For individuals who choose to purchase their home while overseas rather than reside in leased or rented premises.
Unusual Hazards
Loss or damage to your property can be the result of insurrection, civil war, acts of sabotage, or terrorism, unfortunately. Insuring against such unusual hazards, which are grouped under the title Political Risk, is available from Meyer's. The actual amount of insurance is automatically Personal Property and High Valued Possessions protection combined.
Highly Valued Possessions
Antiques, cameras, china, computer equipment, crystal, fine art, furs, jewelry, and silverware are among your possessions you can opt to insure at a level of coverage in excess of the basic or standard coverage. For accurate coverage, provide appraisals for any personal property valued in excess of US$ 5,000.
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Umbrella coverage is an option as well as U.S. outbound, U.S. inbound and third country moves for 3-month to annual terms; English is used when writing insurance contracts; U.S. dollars are the currency in which claims are paid unless you specify another currency; claims are handled on a local basis with global servicing options; and all country requirements, including restrictions are met.
Medical Insurance
Global travelers and expatriates face emergencies each year. The medical insurance program provides peace of mind with 24-hr, professional multi-lingual assistance with medical emergencies. Services include assistance anywhere, anytime.
- Evacuation Assistance: Management of medically necessary evacuations and repatriation of mortal remains.
- Treatment Monitoring: Evaluation and close monitoring of treatment and recovery.
- Specialized Referrals: Referral to legal assistance and qualified translators and interpreters.
- Critical Communications: Maintaining contact with family members, personal physicians and employers; also emergency message transmission.
- Document Replacement: Special assistance in replacing lost or stolen travel documents.
- Funds Transfer: Coordination of emergency international transfer of funds.
- Claims Assistance: Assistance with the preparation and filing of damage claims.
- Travel Disruption: Assistance with interrupted or disrupted family travel resulting from an emergency.
- Vehicle Return: Assistance with return of employee's vehicle.
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Use the insurance description above for general knowledge of the type of products offered by Meyer's. Actual coverage will be based on product purchased and subject to terms and conditions of actual policy only.
Direct Settlement means insurance is written on your behalf and payments for loss or damage are paid directly to you.

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