Home contents insurance for your council home
We are not responsible for the loss or damage of your household contents or possessions. We advise you to think carefully about making a plan to insure your household contents against loss or damage. This includes carpets, curtains and furniture.
Aviva Insurance plc
Who you choose to insure your contents is up to you. However, we work with Aviva to provide insurance cover for our tenants where required. You may wish to consider this option if you do not currently have home contents insurance.
Cost of Aviva Tenants Contents Insurance cover
You can apply for any amount of insurance cover, ranging from a weekly payment of 32p* for a cover of £4,000 to a weekly payment of £3.24* for a cover of £40,000. You can find all these details in the application form. To decide the amount of cover, consider the value of the contents inside your home and the amount it will cost to replace them.
Apply for Aviva Tenants Contents Insurance
To apply for Aviva contents insurance, you need to download and complete the Aviva home contents application form. Make sure you do not have any rent arrears before you apply for the insurance.
How to make a claim on your Aviva insurance
This service is operated by Crawford & Company, Loss Adjusters and will provide you with assistance for home emergencies. It is available 24 hours a day. Your helpline telephone number is 0161 875 8988.
Further help and advice
For further help and advice about the Swindon Borough Council tenants home contents insurance scheme email housing@swindon.gov.uk or call (01793) 445503.
* Price includes Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) charged at the appropriate rate.
Terms and conditions apply. See application form or contact above.
Acceptance restrictions may apply for conviction and claims experience.
Tenants Contents Insurance is underwritten by Aviva Insurance Limited who are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Aviva Insurance Limited, Registered in Scotland Number 2116. Registered Office: Pitheavlis, Perth PH2 0NH. Authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. FP.ENT.285.VC