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Information about insuring your possessions against fire, flood and theft
If there was a burglary, flood or fire in your home, the Council's insurance usually covers damage to the building itself, not to your belongings. This means you'd have to fund the replacement of any items lost. Home contents insurance provides financial protection to you in the event of something happening to your possessions.
Information on different types of insurance and how to get the best price can be found through many different sources including: