Before shipping, you should opt for one of two types of valuation
coverage provided by the moving company to protect you if your items are
damaged or lost. Released value coverage comes at no additional cost to you,
but it provides the bare minimum compensation should anything happen. You will
only receive .60/lb, which is not typically sufficient. Full replacement
coverage costs extra, but will fully compensate you by repairing, replacing or
providing a monetary settlement for lost or damaged items. If your moving
company does not provide valuation coverage, it is likely a disreputable
company.