Why do I need home contents insurance?
If you’re a leaseholder or tenant, we do not insure your home contents against loss or damage. No matter how careful you are, there’s always a risk that your belongings could be damaged from escapes of water and burst pipes, floods, fires or even stolen.
It’s therefore, a good idea to consider what a contents insurance policy would cover you for in order you can make an informed decision about whether it’s something you should obtain and whether it meets your needs and requirements. Many policies also cover your freezer contents and alternative accommodation in certain cases.
My Home Contents Insurance scheme
Whilst you’re free to consider other insurance providers and on-line comparison websites if you think that’s better for you, Notting Hill Genesis has teamed up with Thistle Tenant Risks, and Great Lakes Insurance UK Limited who provide the My Home Contents Insurance Scheme, a Contents Insurance policy designed for residents living in social housing.
The My Home Contents Insurance Scheme can offer you insurance for the contents of your home such as furniture, carpets, curtains, clothes, shoes, bedding, electrical items, jewellery, pictures, and ornaments.
How do I obtain further information?
- Call Thistle Tenant Risks on 0345 450 7288
- Alternatively, please visit My Home Contents Insurance website for more information or to request a callback.
Go to www.thistlemyhome.co.uk to find out more and to use their contents calculator to work out the value of your home contents.
Limits and exclusions apply. A copy of the policy wording is available below.
The National Housing Federation is working in partnership with Thistle Insurance Services Ltd. Thistle Insurance Services Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority Firm Reference Number 310419. Registered in England under No. 00338645. Registered office: Rossington’s Business Park, West Carr Road, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7SW. Thistle Insurance Services Ltd is part of the PIB Group.
The Data Protection Privacy Policy is available online via Thistle Insurance Services' website.
It's important you consider protecting your contents and belongings against loss and Notting Hill Genesis suggests that you look for providers who are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Thistle Insurance Services are a company that specialises in social housing contents insurance, however other providers can be found on comparison websites like Money Supermarket or Compare the Market.
Notting Hill Genesis is not involved in the day-to-day administration of contents insurance or the Thistle scheme other than to let you know about the options available to you.