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Introducing Rivr

Rivr is the new way to buy high value home insurance, we offer a fully digital, simple and flexible approach to buying insurance for your home and your most prized possessions. We are protecting the home and life that you have worked so hard to build, so it should have the protection it deserves.

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Home Insurance Guides

Title Indemnity Insurance: What It Covers and When You Might Need It

In this guide, we’ll explain what Title Indemnity Insurance covers, when you might need it, and how how it protects you from title-related issues during a property transaction.
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Buildings Insurance

Insurance Won't Pay For Roof Damage? Here's What To Do

In this guide, we’ll explain why roof damage claims are often rejected, how to appeal, and how rivr protects your home with comprehensive cover and a non-nonsense claims process.
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Contents Insurance

Does Your Home Insurance Cover Accidental TV Damage?

Accidental TV damage can be costly, and it’s not always included in standard home insurance. In this guide, we explain what counts as accidental damage, when your TV is covered, and how to get the right protection, especially for high-value models.
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Buildings Insurance

Unoccupied Commercial Property Insurance: What You Need To Know

Empty commercial buildings face rising fire, theft and liability risks. After 30 days, most standard policies restrict cover. This guide explains what to do, what to watch for, and how to stay fully protected.
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Home Insurance Guides

Types of Home Insurance in the UK: What You Need to Know

This guide breaks down the main types of home insurance in the UK and explains what each one covers. Explore practical insights to help you find the right level of protection for your property, possessions, and circumstances.
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Jewellery & Valuables Insurance

How to Choose Your Engagement Ring Insurance Policy

Engagement rings often exceed standard insurance limits. This guide explains how to protect high-value jewellery against loss, theft, and damage with the right cover.
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Jewellery & Valuables Insurance

How to Protect Jewellery and Valuables While Travelling

This guide explains how to protect valuables while traveling, covering insurance, safety tips, and legal considerations.
Buildings Insurance

Do I Need Accidental Damage Cover for Building Insurance?

Accidents happen, and sometimes in ways you’d never expect. In this guide, we’ll break down whether you need accidental damage cover on buildings insurance, what it actually protects, and how to decide if it’s right for your home.
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Buildings Insurance

Is Building Insurance the Same as Home Insurance? Key Differences Explained

In this detailed guide, we’ll clarify what each type of insurance covers, who needs it, and how to choose the right policy for your situation.
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Buildings Insurance

Does House Insurance Cover Roof Leaks? A Comprehensive Guide

Understanding roof insurance is essential for every homeowner. In this guide, we’ll clarify when your home insurance covers roof leaks, what types of damage are included, and how to make a claim with confidence.
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Is Home Insurance Mandatory in the UK?

Home insurance isn’t legally required in the UK, but it’s often essential for financial security and peace of mind. In this guide, we explain when you might need it, what it covers and why most mortgage lenders expect you to have buildings insurance.
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Buildings Insurance

When to Arrange Buildings Insurance During the Home Buying Process

In this guide, we’ll explain everything you need to know about building insurance, including when to arrange it, what it covers, and how it safeguards your home before and after purchase.
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Jewellery & Valuables Insurance

How to Insure Your Engagement Ring

This guide explains why engagement ring insurance is important, how it works, and how to choose the right policy to keep your ring fully protected.
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Home Insurance Guides

Does Home Insurance Cover Storm Damage?

This guide explains what qualifies as storm damage, what’s typically covered under buildings and contents insurance, what’s excluded, how to make a claim, and how to protect your home from future storms.
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Home Insurance Guides

Unoccupied Home Insurance: All You Need to Know to Get the Right Cover

This guide explains what unoccupied property insurance entails, its importance, common scenarios where it applies, and how to select the right policy.
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Home Insurance Guides

Why Is Home Insurance so Expensive in 2025?

In this guide, we’ll explore what's behind the recent rise in home insurance costs, covering regional differences, and practical steps homeowners can take to manage their costs effectively.
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Home Insurance Guides

What Does Home Insurance Cover? How to Insure Your Home in 2025

this guide, we break down exactly what home insurance covers, what’s excluded, and how to choose the right protection for your property and belongings in 2025.
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Home Insurance Guides

Second Home Insurance: A Complete Guide to Getting the Right Cover

We break down why second home insurance matters, what it covers, and how to choose the right policy, with expert tips on protecting let or unoccupied homes.
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Jewellery & Valuables Insurance

Standalone Bicycle Insurance—Is It Worth It?

In this article, we’ll explore the benefits and drawbacks of standalone bicycle insurance, and look at the alternative options of either adding it to a standard home insurance policy which has some limitations or insuring it as part of a high-value contents insurance policy which can give you more benefits than standalone bicycle insurance.
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Jewellery & Valuables Insurance

How Should I Insure My Watch? Standalone vs. Contents Cover

In this article, we’ll explore the benefits and drawbacks of standalone watch insurance and look at alternative options to help you decide if it’s the right choice for you.
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High-Value Home Insurance

Understanding Your Options—High Value vs Standard Home Insurance

Insurance is a confusing place, and it is hard to unpick and understand the difference between policies. Selecting the right level of cover for your home is crucial in making sure your home and your belongings are properly protected.
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News

Introducing Rivr

Rivr is the new way to buy high value home insurance, we offer a fully digital, simple and flexible approach to buying insurance for your home and your most prized possessions. We are protecting the home and life that you have worked so hard to build, so it should have the protection it deserves.
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Home Insurance Guides

What are the Risks of Underinsurance?

Many homeowners assume their existing coverage is enough without realising the financial impact of not fully insuring their property and possessions. Being underinsured can lead to substantial financial risk, and potentially, an inability to rebuild or replace what has been lost after a disaster.
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News

Rivr Is Built for the Modern Buyer

Rivr is the new way to buy high value home insurance, we offer a fully digital, simple and flexible approach to buying insurance for your home and your most prized possessions. We are protecting the home and life that you have worked so hard to build, so it should have the protection it deserves.
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High-Value Home Insurance

A Guide to High Net Worth Insurance

Standard home insurance falls short, high net worth is designed to provide cover for those with more to protect – valuable homes, contents and valuables, as well as tailoring cover to suit the needs and lifestyle of these individuals.
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Contents Insurance

How to Work Out the Value of Your Home Contents

Determining the value of your home contents is essential for ensuring you have the right level of insurance coverage. Many homeowners underestimate the value of their belongings, which can lead to inadequate insurance and significant out-of-pocket expenses in the event of a loss.
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Jewellery & Valuables Insurance

Bicycle Insurance when Travelling Abroad—Are You covered?

In this article, we’ll explore why bicycle insurance is essential for international travel and examine your options for ensuring your prized ride is protected wherever your adventures take you.
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Jewellery & Valuables Insurance

Art Insurance—How to Protect Your Collection With Confidence

In this guide, we’ll explore everything you need to know about fine art insurance in the UK, from getting an art insurance quote to choosing the right insurance for artworks.
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Jewellery & Valuables Insurance

Does Travel Insurance Cover Your Jewellery?

While travel insurance offers some protection when it comes to lost jewellery or items, it is important to understand its limitations, particularly when it comes to jewellery.
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Jargon unpacked

The insurance market can be full of jargon and acronyms. Below is a list of some of the language out there, and what it actually means.

Endorsement

An official change or addition that changes your policy and its terms or conditions, that you are required to follow to ensure that your policy is valid.

Excess

This is a specific amount that represents the amount that in the event of a claim you contribute first before the insurer pays the rest. It can be a compulsory or voluntary excess.

For example, if your excess is £500 and you claim £1,500, the insurer would pay £1,000.

Exclusions

These are specific conditions or events that are not covered.

Fine art and antiques

Items with historical or artistic value like paintings, prints, sculptures, precious metal items and collections.

Heave

When the ground moves or swells upwards or sideways.