Understanding home insurance
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Home insurance optional extras
We’ve created additional cover options which can easily be added to compliment your Home Insurance policy. -
Confused about home insurance?
Don't be with Direct Line! It's easy to get a quote and buy our home insurance online -
Cover up
How to avoid being underinsured -
Online home insurance quote
How to apply for a quote online today -
UK home insurance
About the size of the UK home insurance market -
Flood insurance
Direct Line home insurance can cover for flood damage to buildings or contents -
Home insurance quote
It's quick and hassle-free to get an online home insurance quote from Direct Line -
Home owners insurance
Protect your home with home owners insurance -
Home insurance
Simplifying home insurance and why it's important to cover your house and possessions -
Insurance against theft
Direct Line offers a range of insurance to cover you against theft at home or away -
Online home insurance
With Direct Line, you can get a home insurance quote and buy a policy online -
Home Repair Network
A service we offer to help our home insurance customers find reputable tradesmen for claims -
Personal injury claims
If you take out Direct Line Family Legal Protection with your home insurance, you will be able to get assistance with personal injury claims - read more about how this works -
House insurance companies
We are a leading house insurance provider -
Insurance for outbuildings
Explains exactly what is covered under Direct Line buildings insurance -
Buildings insurance
Remember that it's not just your contents that need insurance - your property itself could also get damaged -
House insurance
Find out more about what is covered under Direct Line buildings insurance -
Buildings insurance quote
Information on getting a buildings insurance quote from the Direct Line website -
Home and contents insurance
More about Direct Line's contents cover -
Contents insurance for tenants
If you are renting a property, you can still take out contents only insurance with Direct Line -
Jewellery insurance
Our contents insurance also covers jewellery - find out how to ensure you have adequate cover for your most treasured pieces -
House contents insurance quote
You can get a quote for contents only house insurance on the Direct Line website -
Home insurance cover for appliances
Your household appliances are covered as standard under a Direct Line home contents insurance policy -
Furniture insurance
Whilst large items of furniture may not be at risk from theft, they could still be damaged in a flood or fire -
Contents insurance
Why it's important to take out cover for your household contents -
Television insurance
Home entertainment systems are covered as standard with a Direct Line home contents policy -
Home appliance insurance
Read more about the gadgets and appliances covered under a Direct Line contents policy -
Computer insurance
Make sure your personal computing equipment is covered with contents insurance -
Home contents insurance
How to make sure you have the correct amount of contents cover -
House insurance quote
How to get a house insurance quote from Directline.com -
Cheap home insurance
What to look for when you want a good deal on home insurance -
Compare home insurance
Factors to take into account when you are comparing different home insurance policies -
Your guide to accidental damage cover
If you’re not sure what this type of cover is and why it is an important optional extra to your home insurance, read on. -
Working from home
Advice on working from home -
Beware of under-insurance
When to review your home contents insurance -
Beware the cost of April Fools (and other pranks)
April Fool’s day is a chance to indulge in light hearted fun. But remember wilful tricks can be a danger to your health, your property or your job.
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Tips and advice
Helpful advice from our experts on a range of property-related topics.
Second homes
Buildings insurance
Contents insurance

