Insurance and protection
Protecting the things that matter most
There's a mind-boggling number of different insurance policies available that offer to protect you from the effects of almost every conceivable eventuality. Insurance gives us financial protection for the unexpected.
But which ones do you really need? Could you be paying twice for the same cover? Throughout this section well guide you through the different types of insurance options and what they're for to help you understand which ones are most relevant to you.
To make it easier to find the information you need, we've grouped the types of insurance and protection together: cover for your home; cover for life and health; cover for your possessions; and protection for your income and borrowing.
Cover for your home
Buildings and contents cover designed to protect your home and the things in it from accidents, theft and more.
Cover for your life and health
Life assurance, private medical cover, income protection, and critical illness are all types of insurance designed to help you pay for care, protect your income or provide a lump sum to your family in the event of your death, or diagnosis of a defined medical condition.
Cover for your possessions
This includes personal, travel, and motor insurance, which are designed to pay for replacements if things are lost or stolen. These products could also cover the cost of damage or costs such as medical expenses. Last but not least, this section includes pet insurance, which will help you with vets bills and in some cases even for damage caused by your pet.
Protection for your income or borrowing
Could you continue to pay your rent, mortgage or other financial commitments if you lost your job or were unable to work due to an accident or illness? These are products that could protect you in cases like these.