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Repairing damage to your home or replacing your personal items can be expensive. That is why household insurance is so important – to make sure that you can make (sometimes essential) repairs or to replace important household goods without suffering a heavy financial loss.

But that doesn’t mean you should pay excessive premiums. In many cases, it is possible to save on household insurance by taking a few basic steps.

The most straightforward way to lower your premium is to reduce your level of household cover. This is not a general rule, as reducing your cover haphazardly can leave you insufficiently protected. But it may be the case that you are paying for some superfluous cover, or that certain items are at lower risk than may be apparent. An experienced broker can provide an expert assessment of your risks and needs, and point out areas where household cover may be in excess of your needs.

You can lower household insurance costs without compromising cover by managing your household risk. By improving security and enhancing safety features, such as smoke alarms, it may be possible to lower the risk profile of your home and reduce your premiums. A qualified insurance broker is in the best position to assess your home and advise you on the risk-management interventions that affect your household insurance costs.

As your circumstances change, so your insurance needs may change. The household policy you took out several years ago may no longer be appropriate. It can be a good idea to periodically re-evaluate the value of your property and household contents and adjust your household cover accordingly.

Hollard has a comprehensive range of quality insurance in South Africa. Speak to a Hollard insurance broker for an expert assessment of your insurance needs.

How to save on your household insurance

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