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Video: Home insurance case study: House fire claim

Kerry Barnes and her husband were relieved they’d had the conversation about home insurance with their financial adviser. Especially when an unattended candle caused a fire in their daughter’s bedroom.

Video: What insurance might tenants need?

It's important as a tenant to protect the things you care about but what insurance might be needed?

Working from home

We often get asked if working from home affects your home insurance. This article answers common questions on this topic.

What's the difference between buildings and contents insurance?

Home Insurance covers both buildings and contents, but what's the difference between the two and do you need them both? Read the article to find out more

Top 5 questions to ask

Paymentshield's top five questions to ask when buying home insurance to ensure you get the right cover at a good price.

Renters more likely to have Netflix than contents insurance, new survey reveals

Half of renters don't have contents insurance

Things to ask your financial adviser about home insurance

Ever wondered what to ask your financial adviser, here's some advice

Taking care of your insurance documents

How long should you keep your insurance documents for and where should you store them?

How to fight a flood

If you’re concerned your home is at risk of flooding here's some tips on what you can do to reduce the impact.

Why you should check your home insurance when your children go off to university

Your home insurance might already provide cover for belongings taken by a family member when starting university.

Homeowners take risks this winter as home emergency cover declines

Be cautious against cutting back on home emergency cover this winter

Finding the right adviser for you

Make sure you have someone on your side when you're making a big financial decision.