Home insurance - Tips & Advice - Understanding home insurance
Losing your possessions through theft can be a traumatic experience. Thieves may cause damage to your home or car if you are subject to a break-in, and having items stolen abroad could even ruin your holiday. Thankfully Direct Line has a range of insurance to provide cover in all these circumstances.
Invest in Direct Line home contents insurance and your contents will automatically be covered for up to £50,000 (limit can be increased if required) against loss or damage through theft. This can include items such as furniture, electrical goods and even items that are temporarily taken out of the home to college and university for example.
Add Direct Line personal possessions cover to your contents policy and your valuables, including cash and credit cards, are protected outside the home, including up to 60 days abroad.
Invest in Direct Line Home Buildings insurance and the structure of your home and outbuildings will be protected against damage through theft, to the value of £1,000,000 for rebuilding costs. This includes damage to windows and doors. Direct Line also offers discounts on home security devices such as alarms and locks through reputable suppliers to help prevent theft in the first place.
Direct Line car insurance offers Third party, fire and theft, and Comprehensive cover. Both polices insure your car in the event of loss or damage caused by theft or attempted theft. Plus Direct Line’s range of travel insurance provides against theft of personal possessions and valuables abroad. In both cases, taking out insurance against theft from Direct Line can help minimise the trauma and stress of the experience.
Direct Line even offers insurance against pet theft in case your cat or dog gets stolen. Available as additional cover options on both Direct Line Essential and Advanced Pet insurance, these include advertising and reward if your pet is stolen up to £500, plus reimbursement if your lose your pet through theft up to £1,500.
To find out more about how Direct Line home, car, travel or pet insurance can cover you against theft, click online now.
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