What is student contents insurance?

Student contents is an insurance policy to ensure that your personal possessions are covered against loss or damage, this also extends to your landlord's fixtures and fittings that you may be responsible for, to help protect your deposit should an accident happen. To estimate the value of your belongings, try our contents calculator .

How much is students contents insurance?

Cover starts from, and in most cases is, £75.00 for the year, inclusive of Insurance Premium Tax.

Do I need student contents insurance?

Student contents insurance is not mandatory but highly advisable, for just a small amount of money you can protect against damage to your expensive phones and laptops.

Can I move home and keep my policy?

Yes you can, simply tell us the change of address and we will update your details.

What happens if I buy a property?

If you buy a property, you would need to take out separate buildings insurance. We would provide a pro-rata refund and help you take out a new policy.

Can I reduce or increase my students contents cover?

Yes you can, there will be an applicable pro-rata increase or reduction, along with any applicable admin fees.

Can I earn no claims bonus with my students contents insurance policy?

No, it is not possible to earn no claims discount on this policy.

Can my landlord insist I take out a students contents insurance policy?

No, a landlord or letting agent can only insist you take out a policy but not tell you which policy to take out.

Is tenants liability insurance the same as contents insurance?

No, tenants liability is a cover provided within most contents policies – it covers your legal liability against damage to landlord's fixtures and fittings that you are responsible for as a tenant. The level of responsibility would be detailed in your tenancy agreement.

Does student contents insurance cover door damage due to burglary?

If your lease makes you responsible for the door, then yes, it would be covered.

Are mobile phones covered by student contents insurance?

These are covered automatically in the home and can be specified to be insured away from home.

Are push bikes covered by student contents insurance?

Pedal cycles can be specified on the insurance.

Can I upgrade my student contents policy?

Your students contents policy can be amended for change of address and increased for extra cover during the year.

Can I cover my house / room key under a student contents policy?

Keycare cover can be purchased for an additional £15.00.

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Students Contents Insurance

Student contents insurance offers protection for personal belongings in student accommodation, providing cover against risks like theft, damage, or loss.

Cover for theft or damage of property

Liability for damage caused by negligence

Accidental damage for only £10 extra

Optional cover for laptops, computers and pedal cycles

Students contents insurance provides cover for students when they are away from home at college or university, including liability for damage against fixtures and fittings which you may be responsible for.

The Alan Boswell Group Difference

We are well placed to provide expert advice to tenants, having given advice to tenants and landlords for more than 40 years. Our tenants contents policy has been designed specifically for people who rent, covering everything from low to high-value contents. Our policies give you the freedom to select just the cover you need, so you don’t end up paying more than you have to.