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Francis Taylor

Updated 19/12/2023

What changed?

Updated types of policies; updated and expanded FAQs, including for renters and landlords
Our aim is to help you make better informed decisions. That’s why iSelect’s content is produced in accordance with our fact-checking and editorial guidelines.

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What is Contents Insurance?

While there’s no replacing sentimental value, Contents Insurance may help cover the financial value of your phone, laptop and other possessions at home if they’re damaged or stolen.

Why compare Contents Insurance?

Different Contents Insurance Policies may offer increased coverage and higher limits for claims, not to mention lower premiums. Comparing policies may help you find one that offers better value all-round.

Are there different types of Contents Insurance?

New for old

Even if your items were looking a little worse for wear when they were damaged or spirited away, this cover could help you replace them for their brand-new cost. This privilege may mean higher premiums though.

Replacement at value

This is your like-for-like replacement, down to how much your items were worth at the moment they were damaged, lost or stolen. Essentially, these policies take into account the depreciating value of your valuables.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Will Contents Insurance cover items in my garage or shed?

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Is there a limit to how much my Contents Insurance will pay?

How can I save on Contents Insurance?

Can I combine my Contents Insurance with Home Insurance?

What happens if I move house?

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What if I share my home with housemates?

Can landlords get Contents Insurance for their rental property?

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*iSelect does not compare all home and contents insurers or policies in the market. The availability of policies may change from time to time. Not all policies available from iSelect’s providers are compared by iSelect and due to commercial arrangements, area or availability, not all policies compared by iSelect will be available to all customers. Some policies are only available from iSelect’s call centre or website. A number of our participating general insurance brands are arranged by Auto & General Services Pty Ltd ACN 003 617 909 on behalf of Auto & General Insurance Company Limited 111 586 353, both of which are related entities of iSelect Limited. Our relationship with those companies does not impact the integrity of our comparison service. Click here to view iSelect’s range of providers.

iSelect General Pty Ltd ABN 90 131 798 126, AFS Licence Number 334115. Any advice provided by iSelect on this website is of a general nature and does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. You need to consider the appropriateness of any information or general advice iSelect gives you, having regard to your personal situation, before acting on iSelect’s advice or purchasing any policy. You should consider iSelect’s  Financial Services Guide  which provides information about our services and your rights as a client of iSelect. iSelect receives commission for each policy sold that is a percentage of the premium or a flat fee. Ask us for more details before we provide you with any services.