The AA has a few options when it comes to home insurance. Its standard buildings and contents insurance are standalone policies but can be combined if needed. It also offers Home Insurance Plus, an enhanced cover option, which includes accidental damage, unlimited building and contents cover, and up to £50,000 alternative accommodation. What’s more, the AA’s home insurance is 4* Defaqto-rated. Here’s what else we think you should know.
Who is the AA?
The Automobile Association or “the AA”, as it’s widely known, is the UK’s largest motoring organisation. It’s been around since 1905, when its duties were to make motorists in London aware of dangers on the road through the use of road signs, and to help anyone whose car had broken down.
In 1967 it started branching out into insurance and now, as a broker, it covers a range of drivers and their vehicles including cars, vans, caravans and motorbikes.
It also offers 4* Defaqto-rated home insurance covering both the building and contents.
The AA’s home insurance policies are underwritten by a panel of around 15 insurers including the AA’s own AA Insurance, as well as Lloyds Bank, Axa, Zurich, Ageas and Covea.
The AA is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority.
What are the AA’s cover options?
The AA offers a range of cover options to suit individual needs. These include:
Buildings insurance
Contents insurance
Combined building and contents insurance
Home insurance Plus (combined enhanced building and contents insurance)
The AA’s standard and enhanced building and contents policies can either be bought separately or combined.
What is covered under my policy?
Check out the features of the AA’s two home insurance options below.
Cover features
Home Insurance Plus
Home insurance
Buildings Sum Insured
Insured value of buildings
✓ unlimited
Up to £1 million
Accidental damage
✓
x
Home emergencies
✓
x
Alternative accommodation
✓ up to £50,000
✓ up to £45,000
Matching sets and suites
✓
x
Trace and access water and oil leaks
✓ up to £10,000
✓ up to £5,000
Replacement locks and keys
✓ unlimited
✓ £1,000
Contents insurance
Insured value of contents
✓ unlimited
✓ £40,000 – £75,000
Accidental damage
✓
x
Home legal expenses cover up to £50,000
✓
x
Valuables and personal belongings cover
✓ up to £5,000
✓ up to £1,500
Student possessions cover while family study away at university
✓ up to £3,000
x
Home office and business equipment
✓ up to £10,000
✓ up to £5,000
New for old
✓
✓
Theft from garages and out buildings
✓ up to £7,500
✓ £3,000
Replacement locks and keys
✓ unlimited
✓ Up to £1,000
Fridge and freezer food
✓ Up to £1,000
✓ Up to £500
Garden plants
✓ Up to £1,000
✓ Up to £1,000
For a full list of benefits, check out the AA’s home insurance policy document.
Optional extras
The AA offers increased protection that can be added to a home insurance policy, including:
Legal expenses cover
Home emergency cover
Accidental damage cover
Personal belongings cover
What is my excess?
Your insurance excess is the amount of money you will need to pay towards a claim. Your insurer won’t pay out for a claim that costs less than this amount. A compulsory excess amount might vary depending on the age of your van and your driving experience.
A voluntary excess is on top and is normally set by you when taking out a policy. You’ll have the option of adding or increasing a voluntary excess, which should lower your premium.
You’ll find details about any compulsory or voluntary excesses in your policy document.
How much is this going to cost me?
There are a number of factors that can affect the cost of your AA home insurance premium, including:
The cover option you choose. The upgraded buildings, contents and combined cover policies offer more features and broader cover than the AA’s Primary cover options, which will likely be reflected in the price.
Your sum insured. The greater the amount you wish to insure your home or contents for, the more you can expect to pay for cover.
Your home. The age of your home and the materials from which it is constructed can influence its ability to withstand damage.
Where your home is located. Certain risks, for example storm and theft, are more prevalent in certain areas and insurers will take this into consideration when calculating your premiums.
Security. Security measures such as an alarm system and deadbolts can act as a deterrent to thieves and therefore reduce the cost of your cover.
What is the claims process for the AA?
You will need to refer to the claims information within your policy document. There will also be details about what to do if it is an emergency.
You can check whether the loss or damage is covered on your policy by calling the AA on 0370 606 1716.
In order to make a claim, you will likely need the following information to hand:
Your policy details and personal contact details.
The date of the incident.
Details such as the cause of the incident.
The value of any lost or damaged items being claimed for.
Names and address of any other people involved or responsible for the incident, including details of injuries.
You may also need to provide the following additional information:
Original purchase receipts, invoices, manual booklets or photographs, bank statements, utility bills, plans or deeds of your property.
Purchase dates and location of lost or damaged property.
Confirmation from a suitably qualified expert that the damaged property you intend to claim back for is beyond repair.
It’s vital that you let your insurer know about an incident as soon as possible. Failure to do this could result in a rejected claim later on.
The AA pros and cons
Pros
The AA’s home insurance is 4* Defaqto-rated.
The AA’s different cover options suit different requirements.
The AA’s home insurance policies can be enhanced with extra protection
Cons
Accidental cover is only offered as standard to the Home Insurance Plus policy.
You will have to pay a cancellation fee if you decide to cancel your policy.
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