How Goods in Storage insurance protects your stored belongings
Your stored goods are not always insured by default. Learn how Goods in Storage insurance works, what it excludes, and how to get a quote online today.
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Read the guideSelf storage insurance guides
Plain-English guides to insuring goods in storage and running a self storage facility, so you can decide with confidence.
For people storing goods
What to check before you rely on any policy, and how cover for your stored belongings works.
What types of storage facilities are there in Australia?
Personal, business, vehicle, climate-controlled, portable or industrial? Compare the main types of storage in Australia and what to check before you choose one.
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Self storage insurance vs home insurance: what's covered, what's not
Does home insurance cover your storage unit? Compare home and self storage insurance, what each may cover and exclude, and what to check before you store.
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Top risks every storage facility customer should know about
Theft, fire, damp, pests and insurance gaps: learn the main risks to goods in a storage unit, how to reduce them, and what to check before you sign up.
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Insurance for inventory in self storage: what's covered and what to ask
Keep business stock in a storage unit? Learn how Goods in Storage insurance can cover small business inventory, what it excludes, and what to ask first.
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What kind of insurance do I need for my storage unit?
Not sure what insurance your storage unit needs? Learn what storage insurance is, what it may cover and exclude, and how to choose cover for your stored goods.
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A checklist for protecting your belongings during a move
Moving house and storing belongings in between? Use this checklist to inventory, pack and store your goods well, and check how they are insured in storage.
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For facility owners
For self storage owners and operators protecting the business behind the units.
Small business insurance: what storage facilities need to know
Running a self storage facility? Learn the main risks your business faces, the insurance covers owners often consider, and what to check before you apply.
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Flood insurance: essentials for storage facilities in high-risk areas
Is your storage facility in a flood-prone area? Learn how flood cover for business property generally works, what to ask insurers, and how to reduce the risk.
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How to choose the right insurance for your storage facility
Choosing insurance for a self storage facility? Learn the factors that shape your cover, from location and security to exclusions, and what to ask insurers.
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How we write our guides
- Plain English
- We explain how cover works before we ask you to decide anything.
- Reviewed for accuracy
- Every guide shows when it was last reviewed. Guides about our storage cover are checked against the PDS and TMD.
- General information
- Our guides don't consider your circumstances. Read the policy documents before you decide.
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Insurance for the goods you keep in storage, or for the facility that stores them.