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What is contents insurance in English?

What exactly is contents insurance in English? Good question: one that can present itself at different times. For example, are you moving abroad? Then in many cases you can assume that you will get by with the English language. Do you want to take out contents insurance? That is a wise choice: with contents insurance you will live with fewer worries. In fact, when things break, you are often covered for this. Are you going to live somewhere where you can only make yourself understood in English? Then it is also useful to know the translation.

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Contents insurance: what is the English translation?

As you may know, the English translation of the Dutch word insurance is : insurance. And then what is the translation of inboedel? It is often referred to as household effects in English. However, a common term for the collective word inboedelverzekering in English is contents insurance. We therefore advise you to use this term when asking about contents insurance in English.

Taking out household contents insurance? Calculate your premium!

Are you in a foreign country? Do the people there at least speak English and do you want to know how to insure your contents? Then call an insurance company and ask about the conditions for contents insurance! This way you will usually get there.

TIP: Research whether the particular insurer you are approaching is well known. For example, are you moving to South Africa? Then Google the following search term: 'top 10 insurance companies South Africa', or 'Best contents insurance South Africa'. Of course, you can substitute 'South Africa' for any other country you are moving to.

Do you need more information about what home contents insurance entails in the first place? If so, do not hesitate to contact the insurance specialists at Alpina. We will be happy to advise you on household insurance.

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