5 star rating for Peace of Mind Home Insurance 3 years running!

For the third year running, Abbey's Peace of Mind Home Insurance for properties with up to and including 5 bedrooms, has been given the top rating of 5 stars by Defaqto, a leading independent research agency.

Abbey are one of a very small number of providers to get the 5 star rating for BOTH Buildings AND Contents cover. .

This is particularly impressive when you consider that we are 1 of only 5 providers to receive 5 star rating from Defaqto 3 years in a row ! This really shows our commitment to continuously improving the quality of the Peace of Mind product and should give you reassurance that your customers will enjoy the benefits of one of the most comprehensive products in the market. Be sure you make your clients aware of this great achievement when talking about Home Insurance!

With effect from 8th August 2007

Standard buildings cover includes:

• Unlimited sum insured**



• Option to add extended accidental damage cover



• Accidental breakage of glass and sanitaryware



• Unlimited Sum Insured for alternative accommodation - including pets



• Tracing and accessing leaks - up to 5,000



• Theft of keys - replacement and installation NOW SUM INSURED UNLIMITED



• Unoccupancy period - 60 days



• Accidental damage to drains and pipes - up to £1,000 for the cost of breaking into (and repairing) an underground pipe



• Emergency services - Cover for damage to the home caused by forced access to deal with a medical emergency, or to prevent insured damage to the home
  
  
• Guaranteed Repairs - when a claim is settled, any permanent repairs made by Norwich Union's approved suppliers are now guaranteed for 12 months

Standard Contents cover automatically includes:

• Unlimited sum insured**



• Accidental damage to glass, mirrors, audio, video and computer equipment



• Cover in the boundaries of the home for valuables, camcorders, mobile phones and pedal cycles**



• Money - up to £500



• Credit Cards - up to £500



• Frozen Food - NOW SUM INSURED UNLIMITED



• Office Equipment - Limit increased to £10,000



• Unlimited cover for theft or attempted theft from an unattended vehicle within the boundaries of the home



• Fatal accident benefit - £5,000 per individual



• Loss of Keys - replacement and installation NOW SUM INSURED UNLIMITED



• Unoccupancy period - 60 days



• Option to add extended accidental damage cover to all contents



• Option to add Personal Possessions for cover away from the home and abroad.**



• Option to add Pedal Cycles to cover away from the home**

Plus

• No fees or charges for paying monthly premiums by Direct Debit



• Hassle free claims service



• 24 hour 365 day emergency repair helpline



• Legal advice helpline



• Discount for taking contents cover with buildings



• Discount for choosing a voluntary excess



• Option to add cover for Legal Expenses

**Inner limits may apply for certain items - refer to the policy for full details.

5 star award relates to Peace of Mind Home insurance for homes with fewer than 6 bedrooms.

Full details are available in the policy document on the literature page.

Abbey National plc acts as a General Insurance Intermediary and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.