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Guide to home insurance

When you're looking to protect your home, it's important to find cover that's right for your property. In this guide, you'll learn about the different types of home insurance, how excess works and more.

How to reduce home insurance costs

While some pricing factors are out of your control, there are ways you can pay less for your insurance without compromising on cover. See what factors affect home insurance costs and how you can potentially save on your next policy.

Guide to home insurance with previous claims

If you’ve been turned away by insurers or had your premiums bumped up due to previous claims, our quick guide can help you understand why your claims history matters and what you can do about it.

What insurance do I need as a landlord?

Letting a property can be an effective income boost if you have the means. But it also comes with a lot of responsibility and some risks. See what protection you need before stepping onto the letting ladder.

What is subsidence and how does it affect insurance?

Subsidence is a serious issue that no homeowner wants to experience. See the steps you can take to minimise your risk and cover your home if it does cause costly problems.

How to insure a home under renovation

Planning a home renovation? This guide tells you everything you need to know about getting cover for building works and home improvements. From protecting your property to getting the right advice, read more.

Insuring your holiday home

If you own a holiday home that isn't your permanent residence, it will need insuring in a slightly different way. See the costs and factors affecting policy prices and more in this guide.

How to insure an unoccupied home

What is unoccupied house insurance and how does it differ from standard home insurance? Find out in our guide to insuring an empty property.

Protecting your vehicle

Guide to buying car insurance

Learn everything you need to know about taking out car insurance in this guide, including the types of cover you might need and how to reduce your premium.

When is the best time to renew car insurance?

From finding the right car insurance quote to reducing costs when your policy ends, this guide will help you get prepared for your renewal and see how you can save.

What is high-net worth insurance?

You may not know, but not all insurance products offer enough protection for high-value possessions.

While many of us are tempted by the cheapest insurance deals, they may not always provide the right level of cover. Meaning you could be underinsured for some of your most expensive purchases - your car, your jewellery, even your home.

Find out why high-value insurance might be a better fit to protect the things you love.

A guide to surgery insurance

If you’re the owner of a GP surgery or dental practice, you may be too busy to think about the risks your business faces. That’s why we’ve put together this handy guide to help you find the right cover for your needs.