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LifestyleLiving well starts with where you live – stay in control with Australian Seniors
Whether you’re investing in a home or living in it, you need to ensure it’s covered from the unexpected. Your home is your biggest asset and often faces the biggest risks as well. That’s why Seniors Home Insurance covers your property from natural disasters to accidental ones too, helping you take control of what the future holds.
With Seniors Home Insurance your building is covered from fires, theft, storms and more, with optional cover for Electrical motor burnout.
Choose your cover
We offer two levels of cover for your home. Choose to cover the basics with our Essentials Cover, or future-proof your home with comprehensive Top Cover.
Not sure how much cover you need? Use our Home Insurance Contents Calculator to estimate the cost of replacing your possessions.
Seniors Home Insurance covers you for the following:
Essential Cover |
Top Cover |
|
|---|---|---|
| Damage caused by disasters such as fires, earthquakes, storm, flood etc. | Yes | Yes |
| Accidental damage | No | Yes |
| Theft | Yes | Yes |
| Damage from riot or civil commotion or industrial unrest | Yes | Yes |
| Emergency accommodation2 | 12 months rent or 10% of building sum2 | 12 months rent or 10% of building sum |
| Removal of debris due to damage | $10,000 | $15,000 |
| Funeral expenses arising from an insured event | $5,000 | $10,000 |
| Legal liability | $20 million | $20 million |
| Temporary accommodation for cats or dogs | $500 | $1,000 |
Benefits are subject to limits and exclusions (including sub-limits). This is a summary of policy features. For full details please read our Product Disclosure Statement.
| BENEFITS | Essential Cover |
Top Cover |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical motor burnout | $1,000 | $2,000 |
Benefits are subject to limits and exclusions (including sub-limits). This is a summary of policy features. For full details please read our Product Disclosure Statement.
Benefits of Choosing Australian Seniors
More control over your policy
Choose your level of cover and payment frequency, add optional extras, and even set your basic excess amount. With Seniors Home Insurance, you’re in control.
Emergency accommodation if your home is uninhabitable
Should the worst happen, we’ll be there for you and your family (including your beloved dog or cat) with cover for emergency accommodation.
Cover more than just your home
Seniors Home Insurance includes legal liability cover for you as a homeowner should an accident occur due to your negligence.
Save up to 30% online¹
We’re committed to providing real value for over 50s, so you’ll save up to 30% when you buy a combined Home & Contents policy online.
14 day cooling off period³
Cancel your policy for a full refund within 14 days if you decide it’s not right for you.
Why Australian Seniors?
You and your family need insurance that delivers real value. With Australian Seniors, you get just that and more.
Peace of mind
Enjoy the confidence of knowing that your policy is backed by the world’s leading underwriters
Award-winning insurance
We’ve got years of experience, helping you to protect your family and assets with award-winning products and award-winning service
Dedicated to seniors
We believe insurance should meet your needs, not someone else’s. That’s why we focus on providing the best possible cover for Australians over 50
Backed by experience
We’ve been doing what we love for years, just like you. Put yourself in good hands with Australian Seniors
Home & Contents Insurance FAQsFrequently Asked Questions
How can I save on my home and contents insurance?
There are two easy ways to save. First, improve security and safety. Items such as deadlocks and monitored burglar alarms can usually bring discounts. Second, raise your excess. The excess is the amount of money you have to pay towards a loss before the insurance kicks in. We offer different levels of excess from $0, to $1000. The higher the excess the lower the cost of your insurance.
How much does it cost?
Your premium will depend on many factors such as, the value of your home and contents, the security present, the level of cover you require and the Excess you choose. You may receive a 10% discount by combining your Home & Contents cover. In addition if you have a burglar alarm, you are entitled to a discount. These discounts will be automatically included in your insurance quote when you call 13 13 43.
How much insurance do I need?
The amount of insurance cover you select is known as your ‘sum insured’. For contents cover, you should choose a sum insured that equals the amount it would cost you to replace your insured contents at today’s prices. For your home cover, you should choose a sum insured that equals the amount it would cost you at today’s prices to clear the site and rebuild your home, including any fences or fixed structures on the site. This is known as your home’s replacement value, and should not be confused with market value, which includes the cost of the land.
What if I want to change my insurance cover?
Contact us if you want to change your cover. Changes could include:
- Changing your address
- Increasing or decreasing your cover
- Adding listed items
- Taking out Personal Property Australia Wide
- Updating your payment details
- Cancelling your policy, etc.
You must also contact us if anything changes which might affect the risk we are insuring.
What is home and contents insurance?
Home and contents insurance is a common way to guard against financial loss caused by theft or damage to your home and contents. In return for the premium that you pay us (the insurance company), we may repair or replace your items or pay you a certain sum of money to cover certain losses or damage to your home and contents. The amount we pay for a claim, and the circumstances under which we pay, is subject to the terms and conditions of your contract or “policy”.
Home and contents insurance also automatically covers your Legal Liability to pay compensation for death or bodily injury to other parties, or damage to their property. This “liability” cover applies only when you have been found negligent and are at fault.
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Lifestyle- Offer is valid for new home or contents insurance policies bought online. Discount is made up of 10% online discount, applies to the first policy year only. Further 10% combined home and contents multi-policy discount and 10% discount for Seniors Card holders or 5% discount for non-Seniors Card holders over 50 years of age, applies for the life of the policy. Minimum premiums apply, which may reduce savings discount.
- You will receive the lesser amount of 12 months rent or 10% of building sum insured.
- Refund is only eligible if no claims have been made under your policy during cooling off period.
Cover your home today
Call our friendly team now. We’re here 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 2pm Saturdays on 13 13 43.
You can also request a call-back at a time that suits you.