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Home interior flooded in water

Monday, 16 July 2018

What is home emergency cover insurance?

Have you had a sudden heavy leak and are up to your knees in water? Learn more about the benefits of home emergency cover with this article from Rias.

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Silver watering can watering flowers in garden

Thursday, 12 July 2018

Do you need garden insurance?

If you’re a keen gardener, your plants will be your pride and joy, especially if you’ve spent time nurturing them from cuttings into full sized shrubs. Keeping a well maintained garden takes quite an investment of time and money, so you’ll want to make sure the result of your hard work is protected.

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Piggy saver in a woman's hand

Monday, 11 June 2018

How do no claims discounts work for home insurance?

When you hear the term ‘no claims discount’ or ‘no claims bonus’, your mind probably jumps straight to car insurance. But did you know you can also benefit from no claims discounts when applying for, or renewing your home insurance?

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Living room with large TV

Tuesday, 05 June 2018

What protection does a typical contents insurance policy give you?

If you’re considering insuring the contents of your home, it’s worth taking some time to get to know the facts before you take out a contents insurance policy. You don’t want to leave it too late to discover that something you thought was covered actually isn’t – leaving you to foot the bill yourself.

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Toy car with coins

Wednesday, 30 May 2018

Can you tax a car without insurance?

Owning your own car can give you the freedom of the open road, but there are certain costs that you’ll have to pay. There’s insurance, car tax, fuel and breakdown cover to consider. Only car breakdown is optional, the others are a necessity.

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A couple sat on deck chairs on the beach

Monday, 09 October 2017

Do I need insurance if I'm on holiday in the EU?

Planning a great escape to Europe? You might only be hopping over to the continent, but don’t forget your travel insurance. If you were to fall ill during your holiday, you’d want to be treated quickly and effectively, without having to worry about any expenses.

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