Home insurance guides

Learn about cover against loss, damage or theft of your bikes anywhere in the world

Learn about contents cover for family members studying and living away from your home

Choose either or both add-ons to protect your home or contents against accidental damage

Gadgets are expensive to buy and easy to drop. Find out more about getting yours covered

Cover for computer problems like restoring your home systems or removing viruses

Learn about cover for work issues, problems with neighbours and other legal cases

Covering your belongings while you're out and about with our Personal Possessions add-on

Get peace of mind when it matters most with 24-Hour emergency assistance

Find out whether your policy covers your boiler and how to keep your boiler in top condition

Home insurance often includes garden insurance - from sheds to barbecues and hot tubs.

Find out what to do about damage to your property from nearby trees

Find out how to prevent subsidence from damaging your property

Read our guide to covering items that would leave you significantly out of pocket if lost

Get peace of mind with cover for theft and loss of your valuable jewellery, rings and watches

From artwork and antiques to coin collections, you'll want to cover your valuables

Find out how to calculate the rebuild cost of your home and why it's important

Make sure you don't underestimate how much your home and contents are worth

Find out how the insurance industry refers to 'acts of God' and whether you're covered

Read our guide on how to insure expensive sports equipment

We explain what to look for when viewing a house including the questions you should always ask

Does your policy cover you if damage to your home leaves it uninhabitable?

If you’re looking to compare, switch or purchase home insurance, bear these factors in mind 

Check whether you're covered for working from home

Find out everything you need to know with our guide to legal liability and home insurance

Find out everything you need to know with our expert guide to insuring your new build home

When to cancel home insurance if selling a property and when to start it if you’re buying

Our guide on what to book, how to pack, and who to tell, plus a free printable moving house checklist.

Learn about water leaks, why they happen and how to prevent them

Articles

Find out how can you can prevent damp and what should you do if your home is affected

A step-by-step guide of what to do and how to prevent it happening again in the future

Make sure you know how to prevent identity theft either online, on the phone, or in person

Whether you're heading out for the day or on holiday, it's sensible to secure your property

Tips on keeping your garden furniture, equipment or gardening tools safe year-round

It’s a shock if your home is burgled. Here's what you should immediately do

Find out how to honour a building or notable individual in London by proposing a blue plaque

Learn how to protect your property from frostbite, weather damage and more

Our tips for keeping your home in a good state of repair and protecting it against bad weather

Use our step-by-step guide if your walls are in need of some TLC

Our step-by-step guide to help you measure, cut and fit your skirting boards in no time

Take the stress out of stripping your walls with our handy step-by-step guide

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Munich Re Digital Partners - our Bronze / Silver / Gold Insurance cover

John Lewis plc is an appointed representative (firm reference number: 416011) of Munich Re Digital Partners Limited, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority to carry out insurance distribution activities (firm reference number: 804106). Registered office: 1 Fen Court, London EC3M 5BN. Registered in England and Wales (company number 10207490).

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Covéa - our Specialist Home Insurance cover

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