Home Insurance News

Home insurance for rented property splits into two separate policies depending on who you are: tenants buy contents insurance to protect their own belongings, while landlords buy buildings, landlord contents and property-owners’ liability cover for the structure they let out. Neither type covers the other’s risks automatically, which is where most of the confusion starts. […]

The best home insurance providers UK homeowners can choose are the ones that pay claims fairly, cover your actual rebuild cost and belongings, and price your specific property sensibly, not simply the cheapest name in a quote list. There is no single “best” insurer for everyone, because your premium depends on your postcode, rebuild cost, […]

The Lloyds home insurance contact number for general policy queries is 0345 300 5177, open Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm and Saturday 9am to 1pm (Lloyds Bank, page updated 3 October 2026). Lloyds runs separate lines for claims, cancellation and payment difficulties, so the number you need depends on what you are calling about. […]

Privilege home insurance is a home cover brand within Direct Line Group, offering buildings, contents or combined buildings and contents policies across two tiers: standard Home and the higher Platinum. Policies have been underwritten by UK Insurance Limited (UKIL), the same underwriter behind Churchill and Direct Line, so the cover you get sits alongside those […]

A home insurance quotation is an insurer’s offer to cover your property and belongings for a set premium, based on the details you give about your home, its rebuild cost and what you want protected. Getting an accurate quote matters because the number changes sharply with the sum insured you enter, the excess you accept […]

The AA home insurance contact number for general enquiries is 0370 533 2211, open to existing customers and new enquiries at standard UK call rates. If you need to claim, the AA claims line is 0370 606 1617; to discuss a renewal or upgrade, call 0800 107 9068. Because the AA arranges cover through a […]