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Insuring your engagement and wedding rings

Ensure your engagement and wedding rings are insured for peace of mind and protection.

Do I need personal belongings cover?

Learn more about personal belongings cover, the handy home insurance add-on that travels with you.

Subsidence: everything you need to know

Struggling with subsidence in your home? Find out more about the signs you shouldn't ignore.

10 things you should do immediately when there’s a flood warning

When a flood warning sounds it means that flooding is expected and you need to act fast.

Storm damage cover

Broken tiles, fallen trees and water damage can all take the wind out of your sails.

How extreme temperatures can damage your property

Cracked roofs, garden fires, and overheating. Make sure your home and garden know how to handle it.

The five things you should do when your partner or adult child moves in

Sharing your home with another adult can affect bills, benefits and the amount of tax you pay.

Aviva’s Burglary Report

Give your guard dog (or cat) a break and explore how UK residents are helping to protect their home from burglars.

Garden insurance

Most standard home insurance policies include limited cover for your garden and its items at no extra cost.

Home emergency cover

Home emergency cover is a home insurance add-on which gives you extra protection for your home.

Find out more about home insurance

Our home insurance is there to help to protect your pocket from the cost of fixing damage or replacing things that are stolen or break-ins. Fingers crossed this never happens, but if it does our home cover will help you get your home back in shape.

Exclusions and limitations apply.

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