Our Insurance Comparison Tool allows you to pick the policy that's right for you by displaying every Contents plan offered by Canada's leading insurance providers. If you have questions about this coverage area, check out our Frequently Asked Questions.
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| Product name | Max Coverage | Min Premium | Exclusions | |
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| Home and Contents by Chubb | Max Coverage N/A | Min Premium N/A |
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| High Net Worth Home and Contents by Advantage Underwriting Ltd | Max Coverage GBP8M | Min Premium N/A |
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| Small Business Office - Contents by Travelers Insurance Company Ltd | Max Coverage N/A | Min Premium N/A |
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| Home and Contents by AIG | Max Coverage N/A | Min Premium N/A |
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| Students’ Contents by UK General Insurance Ltd | Max Coverage N/A | Min Premium N/A |
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| Tenants’ Contents by UK General Insurance Ltd | Max Coverage N/A | Min Premium N/A |
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| High Value Homes, Contents and Valuables by Marsh UK Ltd | Max Coverage N/A | Min Premium N/A |
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| Equestrian Establishment Combined by Kershaw Bloodstock Insurance Services | Max Coverage GBP2M | Min Premium N/A |
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| Premier by Plum Underwriting Ltd | Max Coverage GBP10M | Min Premium N/A |
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| Amethyst by Plum Underwriting Ltd | Max Coverage GBP10M | Min Premium N/A |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is Contents Insurance?
Who Needs Contents Insurance?
Some Home insurance policies automatically include contents either as part of the coverage or as an add-on. However for those who do not own their own home, such as tenants, or landlords renting, Contents insurance is available as a standalone product.
Anyone who owns any of the following items would benefit from Contents insurance:
- Jewellery
- Expensive electrical equipment (e.g. televisions, laptop computers, stereo equipment, projectors, mobile devices)
- Clothing
- Furniture
- Carpets
- Antiques
- Ornaments
- Any other valuable items
There are now certain Contents insurance policies which specialize in high value homes and their high value contents including:
- Wine collections
- Fur items
- Silverware
- Paintings
- Coin collections
- Car collections
- High-priced jewellery
Some Contents insurance policies also include items located in outbuildings, such as garden and sports equipment.
Freezer contents can also be considered if a fridge or freezer breaks down and causing spoilage to the items inside.
Depending on the Contents insurance policy, extra services such as locksmiths, key replacements and emergency repairs by a plumber, electrician or tradesman may also be included.
What Does Contents Insurance Cover?
- Stolen property in cases of theft or a burglary
- Fire damage
- Water damage in cases of leaks, floods or storms
- Natural disasters
- Vandalism or malicious damage
- Theft or burglary
- Accidental damage
What Is Not Included In Contents Insurance?
- Gradual wear and tear
- Building structures
- Deliberate or self-inflicted damage
- Lost or stolen items a certain distance beyond the insured property
- Types of water damage (some insurance policies only include sewer backup and not groundwater/overland flooding
- Damage caused by DIY gone wrong
- Damage to computers caused by viruses or cyber hacking
How Much Does Contents Insurance Cost?
Contents insurance can be priced in two different ways:
- a single item limit
- a total amount for all valuables
Premiums will be determined based on the value of the single item or total value of the items insured. The cost of personal property should be valued as if being replaced new, however overestimating the value of the goods will affect the price of the premium.
It is also important not to undervalue items as this will result in being underinsured and having to fork out more money to cover the excess costs.