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Your home insurance price explained
The cost of your home insurance is based on your personal circumstances, such as the likelihood of you claiming. Find out what else impacts your price here.

Protect your shed from burglars
Whether it’s your shed or garage, here are some ways to help protect your outbuilding from burglars.

Legal Services Cover explained
Confused by legal cover? We've put together a summary of the kinds of cases we can help you deal with as part of our optional legal services cover you can add to your Aviva Signature home insurance.

Home Insurance policy add-ons
Whether you want to protect your belongings while you’re away or settle a dispute with noisy neighbours, our home insurance optional add-ons can help.

Escape of water – how to protect your home
Water damage from plumbing, heating systems, or home appliances like washing machines can lead to insurance claims. But what exactly is covered when you file a claim?

Dealing with frozen and burst pipes
Burst pipes cause misery for homeowners. Find out how to prepare your pipes for plunging temperatures and what to do if you’re too late.

What is accidental damage cover?
Find out why having insurance to cover accidental spills, bumps and tears may be worth having

Fire Safety in the Home
Level up your knowledge by exploring our recent survey into home fire safety.

What does home insurance cover?
In most cases, your home is the most expensive purchase you will ever make. So, ensuring that everything (including the kitchen sink) is covered is important

Insuring your engagement and wedding rings
Ensure your engagement and wedding rings are insured for peace of mind and protection.

Do I need personal belongings cover?
Learn more about personal belongings cover, the handy home insurance add-on that travels with you.

Subsidence: everything you need to know
Struggling with subsidence in your home? Find out more about the signs you shouldn't ignore.

10 things you should do immediately when there’s a flood warning
When a flood warning sounds it means that flooding is expected and you need to act fast.

Storm damage cover
Broken tiles, fallen trees and water damage can all take the wind out of your sails.

How extreme temperatures can damage your property
Cracked roofs, garden fires, and overheating. Make sure your home and garden know how to handle it.

The five things you should do when your partner or adult child moves in
Sharing your home with another adult can affect bills, benefits and the amount of tax you pay.