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Home Insurance Policy Benefits:

Sum Insured

Sum Insured is the maximum amount we’ll pay for the rebuild of your home unless we choose to settle your claim under Replacement Cover. It includes any features like swimming pools, fences, sheds and paving. You can discuss the value with us at any time. By paying your premium, you have accepted the Sum Insured.

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Replacement Cover

If you have taken steps to set an accurate Sum Insured and size of your home, unless the damage to your home is caused by a natural disaster, we will settle your claim using Replacement Cover. This means you’ll be covered for the full cost of the repairs or rebuild of your home. If you’re not sure how to do this please check out our Sum Insured page.

Temporary Accommodation

If your home becomes uninhabitable as a result of an event covered by your policy, we will pay the reasonable costs of alternative accommodation for you, your family and your pets. This is usually limited to $20,000 and for 12 months, however if you’re claiming as a result of an earthquake/tsunami this can extend the 12 month limit to $40,000. 

Replacement of keys or locks

If the security of your home is at risk following a burglary, theft or loss, we’ll pay to replace your keys or locks, or change your key codes.

New building work

There are some renovations such as renovations involving the removal of roofing material or cladding which are not covered under our Home Insurance Policy. Please see our policy document for more information.

New building work

Renovating your house? Minor renovations and unfixed building materials for renovations under the total value of $75,000 are covered. See more.

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Excess-Free Glass Cover

There is no cover under this benefit for any area surrounding the glass which requires repair to enable the glass to be fitted.

Excess-Free Glass Cover

Adding Excess-Free Glass Cover to your policy means you won’t need to pay any excess if a claim is made on glass for windows, doors, and built-in furniture. See more.

Policy Document

This page is only a summary of key benefits, and application for cover is subject to underwriting acceptance. For full details, exclusions and limitations, please read the policy document.

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Excess-Free Glass Cover

There is no cover under this benefit for any area surrounding the glass which requires repair to enable the glass to be fitted.

New building work

There are some renovations such as renovations involving the removal of roofing material or cladding which are not covered under our Home Insurance Policy. Please see our policy document for more information.

Sum Insured

Sum Insured is the maximum amount we’ll pay for the rebuild of your home unless we choose to settle your claim under Replacement Cover. It includes any features like swimming pools, fences, sheds and paving. You can discuss the value with us at any time. By paying your premium, you have accepted the Sum Insured.

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Personal customer managers

They'll look after you when you make a claim, ensure you're kept fully informed, and make sure things stay on track and hassle-free.

One event, one excess

Have more than one policy with us and have an accident, you'll only pay one excess - the highest applicable one. 

Lower your premiums with higher excesses

With our excess options on your home and contents you can choose a higher excess in return for lower premiums – and you’ll only have to pay that excess when you make a claim.

For more information, give us a call on 0800 500 231.

Multi Policy Discount

Get a Multi Policy Discount when you tell us about more than one eligible policy you have with AA Insurance. Depending on when you take out your policies, your discount will be applied from the start date of a new policy or at the renewal of an existing policy. T&Cs apply.

AA Member discounts

Exclusive to AA Insurance! AA Member Discounts are dollar discounts that save you money every year on your insurance. The longer you've been an AA Member, the better the discount. Simply provide your personal AA Membership number each time you take out or renew an eligible policy.

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Market Value

The reasonable retail value of your asset immediately before it was damaged or lost.

 
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