Contents insurance | Liberty Insurance (2024)

Emergency Home Repair (applies to policies that have both buildings and contents covered only)

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We will cover the cost of the call-out, labour and materials needed for emergency repairs, for: plumbing, blocked drains and toilets, internal electrics, roof damage, external glass and locks and keys up to a maximum of €260 for each emergency, up to fourcall-outs per year.If you have both Buildings and Contents cover with Liberty Insurance, you will automatically receive Emergency Home Repair on your policy. This means if there is an emergency in your home, we can provide help 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Emergency Home Repair Freephone number: 00353 91 501 688

For full terms and conditions, please refer to our Policy Bookletwhich can be downloaded below.

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Emergency Home Repair 24-Hour Helpline

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The emergency home repair helpline puts you in touch with reputable tradesmen (such as a plumber or electrician) in the event of an emergency in your home.

You can call us any time on 00353 91 501 688. You will have to pay any charges from the tradespeople called out to help you, unless the cost is covered by Emergency Home Repair on your policy.

For full terms and conditions, please refer to our Policy Bookletwhich can be downloaded below.

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Loss of Rent or Cost Alternative Accommodation

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If your private home becomes inhabitable because of loss or damage caused by any of the insured risks, we will pay the reasonable cost of renting similar accommodation for the period you cannot live in your home (up to 15% of the sum insured).

If your rented property becomes inhabitable because of loss or damage caused by any of the insured risks, we will pay the amount of rent you would have received if your home was letorthe rent for which you as a tenant are legally responsible.

We will not pay more than 15% of the buildings and/or contents sums insured.

For full terms and conditions, please refer to our Policy Bookletwhich can be downloaded below.

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Accidental Damage

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Accidental Damage is an optional extension to the Buildings and Contents cover which covers accidental loss or damage to buildings and contents subject to the terms, conditions and exclusions of the policy. Not available for holiday homes or landlord policies.

For full terms and conditions, please refer to our Policy Bookletwhich can be downloaded below.

Optional

Fire Brigade Charges

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We will pay up to €2,000 for fire brigade charges as a result of any incident insured by your policy.

For full terms and conditions, please refer to our Policy Bookletwhich can be downloaded below.

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New for Old Contents Cover

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In the event of a home insurance claim, if your belongings cannot be repaired we'll cover the cost of replacing them with brand new ones.

Very often, items like flooring, bedlinen, and clothing are subject to a ‘wear and tear’ clause by insurers. We do it differently, with no wear and tear deduction from your claim payment, because we think that's home insurance as it should be.

For full terms and conditions, please refer to our Policy Bookletwhich can be downloaded below.

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All Risks

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Specified Items:Covers individual items you specify.
Unspecified Items:Personal belongings up to the selected limit (max €1,500 per item)outside the home (anywhere in Europe and up to 60 days in any one period of insurance for the rest of the world).

Not available for holiday homes or landlord policies.

For full terms and conditions, please refer to our Policy Bookletwhich can be downloaded below.

Optional

Replacement Locks up to €650

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We provide cover, up to €650, for the cost of replacing locks to any outside door of the home if the keys have been stolen from the home or stolen from a member of your household during an assault.

For full terms and conditions, please refer to our Policy Bookletwhich can be downloaded below.

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Pedal Cycle Cover Away From the Home

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This extension covers pedal cycles and accessories on them up to €600 for loss or damage away from the home for each cycle. If you have purchased additional pedal cycle cover, this limit is increased up to €1,500 with full details shown in your schedule.

We do not cover any bicycle left unattended and unlocked away from the home, outbuildings or boundary. Electric bicycles and e-scooters are also excluded from loss or damage under this section.

The first amount of the claim, as shown in the schedule as ‘Pedal cycles’ excess of €125 applies to this section of the policy.

For full terms and conditions, please refer to our Policy Bookletwhich can be downloaded below.

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Personal Liability

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We cover damages that you are legally liable for as the occupier or property owner, or in your personal capacity anywhere in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, Great Britain, Isle of Man, Channel Islands or elsewhere in the world in the course of a visit not planned to last more than 60 days in a row. We will pay up to €2,600,000 for any one event.

For full terms and conditions, please refer to our Policy Booklet which can be downloaded below.

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Title Deeds Cover up to €750

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We will cover the costs to prepare new title deeds up to a maximum of €750if they are lost or damaged by an insured peril.

For full terms and conditions, please refer to our Policy Bookletwhich can be downloaded below.

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Visitors’ Personal Belongings up to €1,000

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We will cover up to a maximum amount of €1,000 for the loss or damage to visitors' property by an insured peril.

For full terms and conditions, please refer to our Policy Bookletwhich can be downloaded below.

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Frozen Foods up to €700

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This extension covers the contents of adeep freeze or refrigerator if they are spoilt,up to €700 unless we say otherwise inthe schedule.

For full terms and conditions, please refer to our Policy Bookletwhich can be downloaded below.

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Loss of Heating Oil up to €750

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We will cover you for loss of heating oil up to the value of €750 as part of your contents cover.

For full terms and conditions, please refer to our Policy Bookletwhich can be downloaded below.

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Money up to €500 andCredit Cards up to €1,500

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Our house insurance cover includes €1,500 for credit and debit card theft and fraud. We’ll also cover any personal money in the home. Personal cheques, traveller’s cheques, postal and money orders, current postage stamps, national savings stamps and certificates, Premium Bonds, or travel tickets are all covered up to a total of €500.

This extension insures:


a) Personal money within the home, held for private purposes including current coin and banknotes, cheques, traveller’s cheques, postal and money orders, current postage stamps, national savings stamps and certificates, Premium Bonds, travel tickets and trading stamps up to a total of €500 (unless we say otherwise in the schedule in any one period of insurance); and
b) Amounts which you may legally have to pay under the terms of any credit card or cash dispenser card as a result of losing that card and it then being fraudulently used (up to €1,500 unless we say otherwise in the schedule in any one period of insurance).

For full terms and conditions, please refer to our Policy Bookletwhich can be downloaded below.

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Jury Service Cover:€25 per day, up to €700

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We will pay you, your spouse/civil partner or co-habitant €25 per day up to a maximum of €700 for attending Jury Service.

For full terms and conditions, please refer to our Policy Bookletwhich can be downloaded below.

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Fatal Injury Benefit:€5,000

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We will pay €5,000 if you, your spouse/ civil partner or co-habitant die, as a result of an injury in the home caused by fire or an assault by intruders. We will only pay this benefit if you or your husband, wife or partner (or both of you) die within 90 days of the incident.

For full terms and conditions, please refer to our Policy Bookletwhich can be downloaded below.

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Wedding and Christmas Gifts

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We increase contents cover by 10% for these occasions for FREE.
(increased by 10% of contents sum insured) The contents sum insured is automatically increased by 10%:

a) During the month of December only, to cover gifts and extra food and drink for the Christmas season; or
b) During one month before and one month after your wedding day or the wedding day of a member of your household, to cover wedding gifts.

For full terms and conditions, please refer to our Policy Bookletwhich can be downloaded below.

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Home Office Equipment

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We will provide cover under the insured perils for home office equipment such as personal computers, monitors, laptops, tablets, printers, phone equipment (excluding mobile phones and equipment supplied by or at the request of an employer or in relation to any business purpose) up to €3,500.

For full terms and conditions, please refer to our Policy Bookletwhich can be downloaded below.

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Home Electric Vehicle Charging Points

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We will cover accidental damage to your home electric vehicle charging point once installed within the boundaries of your home.

For full terms and conditions, please refer to our Policy Bookletwhich can be downloaded below.

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Contents insurance | Liberty Insurance (2024)

FAQs

What does contents insurance cover you for? ›

What is home contents insurance. Home contents insurance covers you against loss, theft or damage to your personal and home possessions. It can also cover you if you take items out of the home, on holiday, for example. The insurance covers your own possessions and those of close family members living with you.

How much should you cover for contents insurance? ›

When taking out contents insurance, you'll need to provide the cost of the possessions inside your house. To do this, you should add up the value of all your contents. This includes furniture, appliances, electronics, clothing and anything else you would take with you if you moved house.

What is the 80% rule in insurance? ›

When it comes to insuring your home, the 80% rule is an important guideline to keep in mind. This rule suggests you should insure your home for at least 80% of its total replacement cost to avoid penalties for being underinsured.

Is it worth insuring contents? ›

Whether you're a homeowner or a renter, contents insurance is one of the best ways to protect your belongings against loss or damage. But contents insurance doesn't just protect your things, contents cover comes with a range of additional benefits that protect the policy holder, which can come in handy for renters too.

What is covered under contents insurance? ›

Contents insurance covers your household items and personal belongings if they're damaged, lost or stolen. This can include your furniture, clothes, computer, fridge, television, tools and jewellery. If you own your home, you can bundle your contents insurance with your home insurance.

Is a broken TV covered under contents insurance? ›

However, if you have contents insurance as part of your home insurance cover, you might be able to make a claim for your broken TV. Contents insurance can cover the cost of replacing your TV, and the other belongings in your home, if they get unexpectedly damaged, destroyed or stolen.

What is the 1% rule in insurance? ›

The 1% rule compels a defendant who may only be 1% at fault to pay the plaintiff's entire judgment.

What is the insurance 10 10 rule? ›

The most commonly cited is the "10/10 rule." This rule states that a contract passes the threshold if there is at least a 10 percent probability of sustaining a 10 percent or greater present value loss (expressed as a percentage of the ceded premium for the contract).

What is the rule 15 in insurance? ›

Public Law 15 (McCarran Act) is a congressional act of 1945 exempting insurance from federal antitrust laws to the extent that the individual states regulate the industry.

Do I really need contents insurance? ›

Homeowners usually need both buildings and contents insurance. If you own your home, you'll likely want a policy to cover both the structure and your belongings.

Why might someone want contents insurance? ›

Contents insurance is protection for your personal belongings in the case of unexpected damage, loss, or theft. If something were to happen to your belongings, you may be able to lodge a claim with your insurer which could lead to compensation, repair, or replacement of the affected item(s).

Is it worth claiming on home contents insurance? ›

Ideally, you want to make the claim before you arrange any repairs or replacements. In some situations it's pretty clear when you should make a claim on your home insurance. Your policy is there to protect you from damage by flood or by fire, or from someone breaking in and taking your possessions.

What does content coverage cover? ›

Personal property coverage — also known as contents coverage on a home policy — helps cover the cost of your personal items if they are destroyed, damaged, or stolen due to a covered loss or peril. Personal property includes things like furniture, clothing, electronics, and kitchenware.

Is it worth claiming for freezer contents? ›

Making a claim for freezer contents

Before you make a claim, check how much your excess is as this will be deducted from your payout. Unless the remaining amount would be enough to help replace the food, it's probably not worth making a claim as it can increase your premiums in the future.

Should I claim on contents insurance? ›

Ideally, you want to make the claim before you arrange any repairs or replacements. In some situations it's pretty clear when you should make a claim on your home insurance. Your policy is there to protect you from damage by flood or by fire, or from someone breaking in and taking your possessions.

Does contents insurance cover a washing machine? ›

Standard home contents insurance only tends to cover your appliances if they're damaged in a natural disaster or another insured event. Specific home appliance insurance is not part of your home insurance. It covers white goods bought from a retailer for breakdowns and accidental damage.

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