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About this section
Besides the sentimental value you place on your home and its contents, your house is probably the biggest and most valuable asset you own, so it is important that you protect it accordingly.
Unfortunately, damage and vandalism are possible, and can be extremely costly. To ensure you don’t end up out of pocket, you should take out home insurance. There are two main options when deciding on your policy - buildings insurance and home contents insurance. The section covers the following areas:
Buildings insurance
Home contents insurance
The sum insured
Domestic emergencies
Making a claim
Making a complaint
FAQs
The facts..
Having home insurance is not a legal requirement in the UK
In the UK, around 180,000 home insurance claims were received by providers after the summer floods in 2007
38% of people in the UK do not have any home insurance
Insurance premiums are influenced by the area in which you live. Low crime levels will be reflected in the premium
Articles in this Category
20/11/2008
FAQs - Home Insurance
Frequently asked questions - home insurance
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20/11/2008
Making a Compliant
What to do if you are unhappy with a decision made by your insurance company
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20/11/2008
Making a Claim
How to make a claim
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20/11/2008
Domestic Emergencies
Home emergency insurance overview
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20/11/2008
The Sum Insured
What does the sum insured mean?
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