Verify the license and insurance status of the business. Make sure a moving company has insurance and a license before hiring them. This indicates that the business has liability insurance in case of accidents or property damage and that the government has given them permission to operate. Additionally, the moving company might be a member of the Better Business Bureau, a group that assigns ratings to companies based on various criteria, including customer complaints. Before you sign any contracts or make any payments, the business should be able to give you a copy of its insurance policy and license.