Home & Contents Insurance

Author: Nicola Field It’s surprisingly easy to accumulate possessions. It’s not so easy to hold onto all the paperwork we may need to make a claim on insurance. Here’s how to lodge a claim even if …

Signing a lease on a new apartment or flat can be daunting. After all, these are typically for a year. And a lot can change in a year. You could wind up hating your new …

What is contents insurance and what does it cover? Contents insurance provides cover for your possessions, should they become lost, stolen or damaged. It usually covers everything from your furniture and appliances to your clothing, cutlery, …

The movies may make Christmas all about winter and snow, but we Down Under know the real magic of Christmas comes from long summer nights. BBQs and beaches, campervans and camping, we Kiwis know how …

It's that time of year again when we start thinking about the holiday period over Christmas and New Year, and whether we will be heading away or having a staycation. If you're heading away, there …

If your house floods, it's important to ensure you'll be covered for the damages. In order to maximise the chances of having your claim accepted, and to make the process as smooth as possible, there …

New for old insurance, also known as replacement value insurance, is the most common type of contents insurance. It's likely that when looking for an insurance policy you have seen this term show up, to …

It's not just the unfortunate owners of leaky homes who need to worry about dampness. Water and flood damage are some of the most common reasons for insurance claims. However insurance companies don't treat all …

    Insurance is one of the few things in life that we pay for, hoping to never use. But if (touch wood) you do need to use it, you need to know you’re properly covered. So …