NatWest offers a range of home insurance options. We've reviewed its standard 'Home Insurance' policy, and additionally its 'Elite' and 'Premier' cover, as well as its 'Renters Home Insurance'.
The standard 'Home insurance' policy covers lost and stolen keys, burst pipes and subsidence as standard. You can optionally add cover for legal protection, accidental damage, home emergency and personal possessions away from the home.
NatWest was launched in 1970, but the NatWest Group now includes various banking brands. Complementing its savings products, loans and mortgages, NatWest also sells home, travel, pet and life insurance.
Its home insurance is underwritten by UK Insurance - which is part of the Direct Line Group and underwrites Direct Line and Churchill , among other brands.
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We analyse and rate 21 aspects of buildings cover, 40 areas of contents cover, and 25 features applicable to both (such as admin fees). We use this data to award each provider policy scores for its buildings and contents cover.
Initially, we score all of the product elements out of five, reflecting how competitive each policy is in this area compared with other insurance products. We also assess how important different policy elements are to consumers when choosing and using their home insurance, and factor this in when calculating our policy scores. More important features (such as alternative accommodation cover) will have more of an effect on the score than some other features (such as cover for the contents of your freezer).
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NatWest doesn't sell home insurance on comparison websites, so you'll need to go to its website directly, call it, or visit one of its branches for a quote.
It's also in a minority of home insurers that offers a 'Switcher Fee' to those jumping ship from other providers. This is a contribution (up to £50) towards cancellation fees you're charged if you switch before renewal. The Switcher Fee is available with the standard, 'Elite' and 'Renters' policies - but not the 'Premier' policy.
It's one of a handful of providers that doesn't charge extra for paying in monthly instalments.
If you're already with NatWest, it's worth calling up at renewal if you're not happy with the renewal offer. Consider trying these tips to haggle the premium down .
If you need to make a claim with NatWest home insurance, you can do so online or call 0345 246 0449.
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