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Household insurance

The home you live in is insured by Nottingham City Homes but all your contents and belongings are not.

Would you be able to replace everything in an emergency?

If there is a fire or flood at your home or it is broken into, your possessions may be stolen or damaged. This could cost you a lot of money if you had to replace them.

Where the flood or damage is not caused by us, you will have to sort everything out yourself. This is why it is so important to have your home contents insured.

You may want to make your own arrangements but take a look at what is available on our scheme provided through Norwich Union.

• low cost - starts from just £1.38 per week, or from £1.15 for tenants in sheltered schemes (prices as of September 2008)
• same price wherever you live in the city
• easy ways to pay - by Direct Debit or you can pay as an 'extra' on your rent card
• no excess - you don't have to pay the first part of a claim
• accidental damage cover is a small extra cost
• 'new for old' cover
• freezer and theft of keys cover

Can you really afford not be be insured?

Take a look at our booklet and application form which explains more about home contents insurance. You can also contact:

Central Rents Team
Tel: 0115 915 4920.