It can be worth checking a few things before committing to a policy in order to make sure you get the most from your money and avoid some of the pitfalls of house insurance, including:
Underinsuring your contents – check the value of items such as collectibles to ensure that you are insuring the true value.
Check what’s covered – check how much cover you have with regards to elemental damage and burglary.
Shop around – make use of a home insurance comparison site in order to help find a deal that’s right for you.
Rebuild values – make certain that you’re covered for the entire cost of rebuilding rather that its market value.