Insurance

Are the contents of your home insured?

The department's insurance policy only covers loss or damage to the home or building itself caused by fire or storms. It does not cover your contents.

You are responsible for insuring your own household possessions against loss or damage. These would include items such as furniture, clothing and personal effects against circumstances such as fire, water damage, overflowing sewage or theft.

The department strongly encourages all households to obtain home contents insurance cover for their possessions and valuables.

For more information or advice about contents insurance, contact an insurance company. Look under "Insurance" in the Yellow Pages.