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If the thought of managing and renewing two insurance policies for your home is too confusing then it is possible to get a combined buildings and contents insurance policy from many insurers. It's also possible that a combined policy can attract a discount as you are placing your business with the same insurer. Read more...>

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Virgin Money

Virgin Money

Option of either home contents, buildings or both.

15% Virgin Money
Tesco

Tesco

Quote and buy a combined buildings and contents policy by 15th September 2010 and get 50% off contents cover.

35% Tesco
Barclays

Barclays

Three months free insurance if the policy is bought before 31st December 2010

25% Barclays
Legal & General

Legal & General

Receive up to 43% discount on your policy

15% Legal & General
Esure

Esure

Discount if you take building and contents cover

15% Esure
** Tailor your policy to suit your needs **
Sheila's Wheels

Sheila's Wheels

New for old replacement contents

0% Sheila's Wheels
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ING Direct

ING Direct

Choose from additional cover options to suit your needs

36% ING Direct
** Get 45% off your premium when you buy combined buildings and contents cover online **
Direct Line

Direct Line

12 months for the price of 9 plus 25% online discount

0% Direct Line
** Direct Line home insurance customers can also benefit from discounts on other Direct Line products **
The AA

The AA

Contents cover of up to £40,000 with higher levels available on request

0% The AA

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The policy itself will be slightly more complex than individual policies as it will have to take into account both sets of requirements. For instance, you need to make sure that it gives enough cover to rebuild your home at the same time as fully covering your possessions.

The best way to assess whether a combined policy is right for you is to compare the levels of cover and total premiums like for like against the individual policies.

Whether to take a combined policy is a matter of choice for the homeowner but it is seen by some as a more convenient and perhaps cheaper method of cover than individual policies although adequate cover should always be the main purpose of selecting home insurance.

Buildings and Contents Insurance Top Tips

  • If you don't own the home and are renting you will not need to consider a combined buildings and contents policy
  • Make sure that you pay full attention to renewal reminders if you have a combined policy as you risk being completely uninsured if you forget
  • Make sure that both sides of the policy, home and buildings, give good value and cover

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