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Home insurance 73% more competitive

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Dial Direct Home Insurance

Dial Direct home insurance policies offers to save consumers substantial sums in both their buildings and contents cover.
The company promises to be flexible to the needs of each customer so that they can find the financial protection that suits them. Home insurance quotes are not available on the website so potential clients will have to contact the company by phone. 

To find the best home insurance deal for you, we recommend using a comparison site like the ones you can find below. Alternatively, check out our selection of the latest home insurance deals, where you can compare online discounts and more:

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*10% of Confused.com home insurance customers saved over £281.02 against their previous renewal price (July-Dec 2010)
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Compare more than 80 insurance companies. 99% of people could save on home insurance and you could save as much as £227.

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20%Standard Buildings cover up to £1million; Standard Contents cover up to £50k. Higher limits available for additional premium.Save 30%, plus another 20% when you buy online.Get Quotes >
20%Standard Buildings cover up to £500k; Standard Contents cover up to £50kUp to 50% off if you haven't claimed in the last 5 years. (Includes 25% introductory discount and a 5 year No Claims Discount. Minimum premiums apply. Offer extended to 31.03.2012)Get Quotes >
n/aUnlimited Buildings cover with a Tesco Finest policy.Free Black & Decker Dustbuster with each policy. Exclusive discount for Clubcard holders and up to 5 years no claims discount.Get Quotes >
25%Standard Buildings cover up to £500k; Standard Contents cover up to £50kSpecialist home insurance for the over 50s. Save 25% online.Get Quotes >
20%Buildings insurance – unlimited sum insured to cover full rebuilding cost of your home12 months for the price of 9. Plus double NECTAR Points for 2 Years on Sainsbury's Shopping.Get Quotes >
Up to 20%Up to £500,000 rebuilding costs. Up to £2m plus legal costs. Up to the sum insured on contents 25% introductory discount plus save up to 20% when you buy online. No claims discount.Get Quotes >
20% First Year Discount - Use Promo Code 20OFFUp to £50,000 contents cover as standard. Up to £100,000 with Elite cover If you take out combined buildings and contents cover get a further 20% discountGet Quotes >
50%Standard Buildings cover up to £400,000; Standard Contents cover up to £50k. Higher limits available for additional premium.Save 50% when you apply onlineGet Quotes >
30%Standard Buildings cover up to £500k; Standard Contents cover up to £50k30% discount when you buy onlineGet Quotes >
20%Standard Buildings cover up to £750k; Standard Contents cover up to £99k20% discount when you buy onlineGet Quotes >
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The main features of a Dial Direct home insurance policy are:

  • The company offers special discounts to homes that are situated within a Neighbourhood Watch district, as well as discounts for installing secure lock and having made no claims
  • The cover is purported to be immediate
  • There is ‘new for old’ cover meaning objects damaged by insured risks can be replaced
  • Accidental damage cover for items such as TVs 
  • Bicycle cover of up to £2000 can be added
  • There is cover for a freezer breakdown
  • Keycare is also available

Dial direct home insurance policies are featured on many price comparison websites and many customers have written reviews of the company on these websites or other forums, so it is recommended that customers do their own research to see if Dial Direct offers  the right home insurance deal.

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