Home Insurance

Q: What is Accidental Damage Cover?

Accidental Damage Cover is an optional benefit which extends cover to include accidental events, giving rise to a loss, e.g. a large spillage on carpet, if someone puts their foot through the ceiling.

Q: What does excess mean?

Excess is the amount payable by you, in the event of a claim. Under this policy, you will be required to pay a standard excess. You have the option to increase the excess, which will reduce your premium. Please refer to your policy documents to find out what excess is applicable.

Q: What is the Reinstatement Value?

Reinstatement value is the cost of completely re-building your house (less the value of the site) including architects and surveyors fees. It is important to note that the reinstatement value is the figure for which your house should be insured, rather than the market value of the house.

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Home Insurance Cover Options

No matter where you live, everyone's home is different. Our range of house insurance policies make it easier for you to choose the cover that's right for you and your household. Learn more about how we can help you protect the things that matter most to you with our Buildings & Contents Insurance.

Buildings & Contents Insurance

Our Buildings & Contents Insurance is our Home Insurance product that safeguards your house & precious belongings.

Landlords Contents Insurance

If you're letting an apartment, we can help you deal with the unexpected. Our cover also protects you with public and personal liability cover. (1)

Tenants Contents Insurance

Our Contents Insurance cover is designed for tenants in rented accommodation and protects your possessions from damage or theft.

First-Time Buyers

Move into your dream home with our special discount for first-time buyers, with a 35% discount available for new home customers. (2)

1) Up to €3,000,000 cover for your legal liability for damages and costs following injury or disease to any person or loss or damage to property.
2) New home customers to An Post Insurance can avail of a 10% New Business Discount. First Time Buyers can also avail of a further 25% No Claims Discount, meaning an impressive 35% discount for First Time Buyers.

Home Insurance Features and Benefits

Every home is unique, so your home insurance should be too. Whether you're an owner-occupier, a tenant or a landlord renting an apartment, we've got you covered. We’re proud to help our customers protect their no claims discount, even if the unexpected happens. You can even upgrade your policy with extras such as Family Legal Protection (3), for added peace of mind.

Learn more about our home insurance features and benefits in our Help Centre.

3) Family Legal Protection is available as an optional extra on your Home Insurance policy, at a cost of just €15 per policy. It is not necessary to purchase this optional extra in order to purchase a Home Insurance policy. It will pay up to €65,000 to cover the legal costs that you may incur for claims made under the policy. Family Legal Protection is underwritten by ARAG Legal Protection Limited.

Home Emergency Assistance

Help is just a phone call away with our Home Emergency Assistance service. We will provide a repair service to secure your home and help prevent further damage from occurring. (4)

Alarm Discounts

Having an approved burglar alarm house alarm can give you peace of mind in knowing that your property and belongings are protected when you aren’t at home. You can enjoy a 12.5% discount. (5)

Protected No Claims Discount

We understand that your no claims discount is important to you, so with us, you can make one home insurance claim up to €10,000 in a three-year period without losing your no claims discount.

Fire Brigade Services

We'll be there to help should the worst happen, covering up to €3,500 of call-out charges if the Fire Brigade Service is called to attend your emergency.

Replace Door Locks

If your keys are stolen we will replace your door locks, up to a maximum of €1,200.

Frozen Food Cover

Covers loss or damage to frozen food up to €1,000.

4) If you have an emergency in your home, we will provide a repair service to secure your home and help prevent further damage from occurring. Cover for up to €260 per incident, limited to 3 claims per policy year. This cover is underwritten by MAPFRE ASISTENCIA Compania Internacional De Seguros Y Reaseguros, S.A., trading as MAWDY.
5) Discounts are applied consecutively and are subject to a minimum premium. Must be fitted to EN50131 (old IS199) standards and installed by an intruder alarm company approved by the National Standards Authority of Ireland. The installer should hold a P.S.A. (Private Security Authority) licence.

Our Home Insurance

Let us protect your house, while you make it a home. Here is a quick snapshot Buildings & Contents Home Insurance, features and benefits, as well as optional benefits available. Find out more here.

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Extra Care Option

Family Legal Protection is an optional extra that offers help and advice with the most common legal problems. For an additional premium, it will pay up to €65,000 to cover the legal costs that you may incur for claims made under the policy. You have access to a 24 Hour Helpline which will provide help and advice on any personal legal matter from a team of legal experts.

Legal defence Provides legal defence for you for employment discrimination, motoring, civil or criminal prosecutions. - Contract disputes Will help and advise you if you need to pursue a claim following the purchase of goods or services that were not fit for purpose.
Personal Injury Will help you to pursue claims for physical injury or accidental death.
Property protection We will pursue claims if your home or personal possessions are damaged. It will also cover any problems arising from nuisance or trespass on your property.

Family Legal Protection is available as an optional extra on your Home Insurance policy, at a cost of just €15 per policy. It is not necessary to purchase this optional extra in order to purchase a Home Insurance policy. Family Legal Protection is underwritten by ARAG Legal Protection Limited

How we Help

Wallet-Friendly Home Protection

We know that everyone wants to get great value on home insurance, so we offer competitive prices, online promotions (6) and a uniquely protected no-claims discount (7) to help lower the cost of cover.

Stress-Free Home Cover

Get the peace of mind that comes with knowing your most valuable asset is protected. If things go wrong, we'll help you take care of the details, from replacing the door locks to refilling the freezer (8).

Benefits and Bonuses

We reward existing home owners too with our 40% no claims discount (9) if you have held a home insurance policy and are claims free for 5 years.

Real Customer Care

We're powered by people just like you, living in communities all over Ireland. Our experienced team is on hand to get you the help you need.

6) Acceptance criteria, T&Cs apply, subject to a minimum premium. Discounts are applied consecutively, new business only.
7) You can make one claim up to €10,000 in a 3 year period without losing your no claims discount.
8) Get up to €1,200 to replace door locks. Cover for loss or damage of frozen food up to €1,000.
9) This discount is available if you have held a home insurance policy with no gaps in cover and are claims free for 5 years.

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Top 5 Home Insurance FAQs

We've gathered together all the details you need to better understand your home insurance options. Take a look at our home insurance FAQs and learn more about how we can help you get the cover you deserve, at the price you prefer.

What is Accidental Damage Cover?

Accidental Damage Cover is an optional benefit available for an additional premium on home insurance plans which extends cover to include accidental events, giving rise to a loss, e.g. a large spillage on the carpet, if someone puts their foot through the ceiling.

It is not necessary to purchase this optional extra in order to purchase a Home Insurance policy.

What is Home Emergency Assistance?

If you have an emergency in your home, Home Emergency Assistance will provide a repair service to secure your house and help prevent further damage from occurring. Home Emergency Assistance provides cover for up to €260 per-incident and it is limited to 3 claims per policy year.

This cover is underwritten by MAPFRE ASISTENCIA Compania Internacional De Seguros Y Reaseguros, S.A., trading as MAWDY.

Please note, an excess is not payable when using Home Emergency Assistance.

What does excess mean on a Home Insurance Policy?

The excess on your Home Insurance Policy refers to the amount payable by you, in the event of a claim. Under this policy, you will be required to pay a standard excess. You have the option to increase the excess, which will reduce your premium. Please refer to your policy documents to find out what excess is applicable to you.

What is the Reinstatement Value of a house?

The reinstatement value is the cost of completely rebuilding your house (less the value of the site) including architects and surveyors fees. It is important to note that the reinstatement value is the figure for which your house should be insured, rather than the market value of your home. For more information on calculating the reinstatement value of your house.

What is Family Legal Protection cover?

Family Legal Protection is an optional extra that offers help and advice with the most common legal problems. It will pay up to €65,000 to cover the legal costs that you may incur for claims made under the policy. You have access to a 24 Hour Helpline which will provide help and advice on any personal legal matter from a team of legal experts.

Available as an optional extra on your Home Insurance policy, at a cost of just €15 per policy. It is not necessary to purchase this optional extra in order to purchase a Home Insurance policy.

Family Legal Protection is underwritten by ARAG Legal Protection Limited