Our buildings cover protects your most valuable assets from damage caused by extreme weather, fire and subsidence. You can also add cover enhancements for extra protection against accidents and claims.
During these unprecedented times, we’re continuing to offer home insurance to help support and protect people in a time of need. If you have a policy with us, or if you’re not sure what our home insurance covers, take a look at our FAQs.
Your home is probably the most valuable thing you own, so make sure it’s covered no matter what life throws at you.
It’s important you understand exactly what is and isn’t covered by buildings insurance. The examples we’ve shown above are only intended as a guide – full details are in the policy document.
Last updated on 3 June 2020. Based on 1,163 reviews comprising 720 renewals, 267 new customers and 176 claims.
You choose what cover to include so you only pay for what you need – and nothing that you don’t. And if your needs change, you can make changes your cover without any admin fees.
Spread your payments over 12 months without paying a penny extra.
Our UK-based claims team is available all day, every day. In 2019, we paid 97% of claims submitted2
Premier customers can choose between Barclays Home Insurance and Barclays Premium Home Insurance, provided by Hiscox.
A general guide to insuring the bricks and mortar of your home
See or amend your quote or buy your policy.
It’s quick and easy to do both of these online. If you’d prefer to speak to someone about a claim, our UK-based claims team is available all day, every day.
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What's covered and what's not
Home insurance policy
Guide to home insurance
Important information
a. Valid for quotes between 25 June 2020 to 9 August 2020 where the policy starts within 90 days of the quote date. Quotes amended after 9 August 2020 are no longer eligible.
b. Offer available to new home insurance customers only.
c. To be eligible, the policy must include
d. You’ll be eligible to receive a credit for the cost of your bike cover once your policy has been live for 90 days. You must continue to make your premium payments for the policy, which won’t change as a result of the credit.
e. Once the policy’s been live for 90 days, the insurer, Gresham Insurance Company Limited, will credit the cost of bike cover back to you within 30 working days. If you’ve paid by Direct Debit, the credit will be made back to the same account. If you’ve paid by credit or debit card we’ll contact you to confirm the bank account you’d like us to credit. If we’re unable to contact you or don’t hear from you, we’ll send you a cheque.
f. If you remove buildings, contents or bike cover within 90 days of your policy start date, you won’t be eligible for the bike cover credit.
g. If you’re renewing an existing policy, you’re not eligible for this offer.
h. Offer excludes bike, personal items, gadget, sports equipment, legal services and home emergency cover when bought on a standalone basis, landlord cover and Premium Home Insurance.
i. Policies cancelled within 14 days of the start date or with unpaid premiums won’t be eligible.
We may withdraw or amend this offer at any time. Promoted by Barclays Insurance Services Company Limited. Registered office: 1 Churchill Place, London E14 5HP.