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Insurance
Insurance is designed to protect you financially when unexpected things happen to you, your loved ones or your possessions.
In exchange for your insurance premiums, an insurer offers you a safety net to protect you against financial loss. For example, if you need to pay for medical treatment while abroad then your travel insurance policy should foot the bill.
But all insurance policies have limits, restrictions and things that you can’t claim for. These depend on the terms and conditions set out by the insurer, which is why it’s always important to know what you are signing up for before taking out an insurance policy. You don’t want to buy insurance only to later find out that you can’t make a claim.
It’s also important to make sure that you have the right type of policy for you and your circumstances. We have guides explaining the different types of cover, such as home insurance, car insurance, pet insurance and travel insurance. The guides help you understand the terminology and what to watch out for when shopping for an insurance policy.
Overwhelmed by choice? We have compiled our top-rated insurers into best-buy lists, including the top home insurers, pet insurers, car insurers and travel insurers.
You can also explore the free comparison tools we have on our website to help you choose the best policy for you. This includes tools for car insurance, life insurance, critical illness and income protection.