Contents insurance when living together without a cohabitation contract?

How do you decide which contents insurance to cancel? The insurer uses a rule of thumb: the shortest running insurance can be cancelled. If you ask for it, it is often also possible to cancel the longest running insurance. This does not have to be the case. An insurance company does not have to agree to this.

When cancelling, always compare the prices of your insurances with those of other insurances. In order to be as inexpensive as possible, you should of course choose the cheapest. Did you choose the cheapest? Then check the policy conditions carefully. It is possible that you will get less coverage than you need.

It is also important to check in which cases your insurer pays out. That way, you will know where you stand.

Taking out contents insurance for cohabitation without a cohabitation contract: how to proceed?

Taking out household contents insurance is easy and quick. Below is a step-by-step description of what you need to do.

Step 1: Calculate the value of your combined household effects

This way, you can determine the amount for which you need to take out insurance. For this you can use a 'household value meter'. Here you fill in all the required data. This will result in a number of points. On the basis of these points, the value of the contents is calculated.

Step 2: Choose an insurer

Take a close look at different insurers. Look at the level of the premium, the risks they are willing to cover and the content of the policy conditions. Do you both already have insurance? Then decide whether one of the two insurances should be cancelled. You can then choose to keep one. Of course it is also possible to cancel both insurances and take out a new home contents insurance.

Step 3: Take out your insurance

When you have chosen the right insurance, it is time to take it out. To do so, enter your details with the insurer concerned. This can often be done easily online. It is often also possible to make a personal appointment with your insurer.

Step 4: Go and enjoy carefree!

Now that you are finally insured, you can enjoy your new home (including its contents!) without any worries. Knowing that everything is well taken care of by a specialised insurer when something breaks down.