UK Home Insurance

The different types of cover

Home owners need two types of home insurance.

Building Insurance

Building insurance cover pays for damage to your home caused by, for example, fire or subsidence.

Home Contents Insurance

Home contents insurance cover protects your household possessions.

These two types of insurance cover can be bought separately but it is often more convenient and cost-effective to buy them under one policy.

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