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10 Percent Rise in Home Insurance Premiums in 2011

Colm Hebblethwaite / 30 January 2012

New figures released by the AA show that the cost of home insurance cover in the UK continued to rise in 2011. The recent cold winters have caused a spate of weather related damage while the austere... Read more

Gold jewellery thefts cause rise in home insurance claims

Colm Hebblethwaite / 02 September 2011

The recent rises in the price of gold are one of the contributing reasons being blamed for an increase in home insurance claims for theft. Data recently released by Churchill Home Insurance reveals ... Read more

Home insurance 73% more competitive

Rachael Stiles / 24 October 2010

The home insurance sector has grown rapidly since 2004, with 73 per cent more providers in the market today, meaning more choice for consumers. According to a report from Defaqto, an independent fin... Read more

Home Insurance in Flood Areas

Get home insurance in flood areas…

Getting home insurance in flood areas can be slightly harder and more expensive than most normal home insurance policies. This is because homes in flood areas are at an increased risk compared to other homes.

However, it is still important to shop around for home insurance in flood areas, keeping in mind aspects like:

  • The level of cover on offer
  • Whether you can get an online discount
  • Whether you pay monthly or annually

To find out which companies offer home insurance in flood areas, check out our free comparison table below. Just click on the links to find out more and apply online today.

ProviderProductOnline DiscountNo Claims DiscountDirect InsurerApply
Churchill Home Insurance50%50%yesApply Now >
Saga Home Insurance25%NilyesApply Now >
Barclays Home Insurance25% (average)n/ayesApply Now >
Santander Home Insurance20%NilyesApply Now >
Halifax Home Insurance£50 bonus when you buy and again every claim-free year Quote requiredyesApply Now >
Aviva Home InsuranceFree contents insuranceNAyesApply Now >
Direct Line Home Insurance25%NilyesApply Now >
Prudential Home Insurance5%30%yesApply Now >
AA Home Insurancesave up to £120!quote requiredyesApply Now >

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ProviderOnline DiscountLevel of CoverSpecial OffersGet 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 >
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 >
Up to 50%Unlimited Buildings cover with a Tesco Finest policy.Save up to 50% with an introductory discount and 5 years no claims.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 16%Up to £500,000 rebuilding costs. Up to £2m plus legal costs. Up to the sum insured on contents Free contents cover for 6 months when you buy it with buildings insurance. Up to 40% 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 >
20%Standard Buildings cover up to £750k; Standard Contents cover up to £99k20% discount when you buy onlineGet Quotes >
n/aQuote required - compares deals from a panel of insurers to find the best one for you.Guarantees to beat your renewal quote by at least £50.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 >

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