While home contents insurance isn’t compulsory, ask yourself what you’d do if everything you own was damaged by an unforeseen event, like fire or leak. Home Contents Insurance is a way to protect yourself from such loses.

Storms, floods and winter weather

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Why would I need home contents insurance?

If you are a tenant who rents, then your landlord may not cover your contents as part of the tenancy agreement. It’s a good idea to consider what a home contents insurance policy would cover you for in order to help you make an informed decision on whether you need one.

Contents insurance is designed to help protect your possessions. No matter how careful you are, there’s always a risk that your belongings could be broken, damaged or stolen so home contents insurance can help provide peace of mind.

To help you decide whether home contents insurance is right for you, Milton Keynes City Council have teamed up with Thistle Tenant Risks, and Great Lakes UK Insurance Limited who provide the Crystal Insurance Scheme, a specialist Tenants Contents Insurance policy.

The Crystal Insurance Scheme can offer you insurance for the contents of your home including cover for items such as furniture, carpets, curtains, clothes, bedding, electrical items, jewellery, pictures and ornaments.

How do I get further information?

• ask your local housing officer for an application pack
• call Thistle Tenant Risks on 0345 450 7286
• Alternatively, please visit the www.crystal-insurance.co.uk for more information or to request a call back.

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Protect yourself from thieves

You can help to protect yourself and your home contents from thieves and burglaries by taking out home contents insurance.