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Overview
Cover for the unexpected
We'll help you recover from natural hazards and other damage to your home and contents.
We'll help get you back on your feet
In the event your home is damaged or destroyed by a natural hazard we will repair, rebuild or pay you up to the total sum insured. If your home is damaged in any other event, you may receive more than the sum insured under our .
Temporary accommodation
We will pay reasonable costs up to $20,000 for for you, your family and your pets.
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with higher excesses
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More reasons to choose us
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Personal Claim Manager
24/7 claims support
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Optional extras
Excess-free glass cover
This means you won't need to pay an excess if your claim is only for glass damage to your windows, doors, or built-in furniture.
Be mindful of
You can check your cover and get an estimate to rebuild your home with this rebuild cost calculator.
This page contains a summary of key benefits. Excesses, terms, conditions, limits and exclusions apply to these policies. Please read the policy document for full details of cover. The provision of cover is subject to the underwriting criteria that apply at the time.
Home Insurance benefits
Core insurance protection
Peace of mind
Going the extra mile
Optional extras
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Because you're with AA Insurance
Policy documents
Additional documents
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Claiming
If you have been in an accident
First, make sure that everyone is safe and out of danger - call an ambulance, the police or other emergency services departments if necessary.
What to do at claim time
Make sure your home is safe and secure
If your home has been damaged, make sure everyone involved is safe and, if you need to, call emergency services. For example, if there has been a theft, burglary or vandalism, or an attempt at these, call the police immediately. Once it's safe to do so, you should make sure your home is secure.
Submit a claim
Report your claim online, and one of our Customer Managers will get in touch within five working days. Or call us on 0800 500 216 if your situation is urgent - it will take about 15 minutes to lodge your claim. Let us know if your home is no longer safe or secure.
We'll get you sorted
A Customer Manager will keep you fully informed about your claim's progress. They will process your claim as quickly as possible, so that you can get back to normal.
Things to keep in mind
What do I need to make a claim?
You will need your policy number, the details of what has happened, and the details of anyone else involved. If you’re the main policy contact you can claim online, otherwise call us on 0800 500 216.
If your home is uninhabitable
If you can't live in your damaged home while it is being repaired or rebuilt, we'll cover the reasonable cost for for you and your family as part of your claim.
Gradual damage
Gradual damage is deterioration to property caused over time. As our policies are designed to cover sudden and unforeseen damage, we don't cover damages such as wear and tear, corrosion, mould, gradual deterioration, or depreciation of your contents. Limited cover is provided for hidden water damage.
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