
RAC home insurance review
Check out our guide to see if RAC Home insurance has the policy for you.
RAC Home insurance offers both building and contents cover, as well as combined cover.
Check out our guide to see if RAC home insurance is what you’re looking for.
Who are RAC?
The RAC stands for the Royal Automobile Club, and was founded in 1897 to provide drivers with roadside assistance. The UK based company has since branched out to offer other services, including car, travel and home insurance.
The RAC pride themselves on rewarding loyal customers, and providing their customers with affordable, great quality insurance.
What are my cover options with RAC?
The RAC offers three different options when it comes to home insurance, Buildings only, Contents only, or a combined buildings and contents policy.
- Storm, earthquake and flood damage
- Water leak damage
- Fire and explosions
- Subsidence
- Burglary and vandalism
- Impact damage from vehicles
- Liability
- Trees or satellite dishes falling on your property
- Damage to furniture, carpets and curtains
- Damage to or the loss of electrical goods, clothing and jewellery
- New for old cover – they will cover the cost of replacing an item with a new, equivalent item
- Home Assistance cover
- 24-hour assistance with home emergencies
- Family legal protection
- Keycare cover
- Accidental damage cover
- Home cover whilst you’re abroad
- Personal possessions cover
What is my excess?
An excess is the amount of money that you will have to pay when you make a claim.
The amount may be impacted by variable factors such as the price of the valuables kept in your home and the claim you are filing. For full details on your excess, make sure you read your Policy Schedule.
What is the claims process for RAC?
If you find yourself needing to make a claim, you can call the RAC Home insurance claims hotline.
You can call on 0844 546 0541. The hotline is operation 24/7.
You will need your policy number to hand, and it can be found in your Policy Schedule.
Alternatively, to claim on your Home Assistance Policy, call 0330 159 1203.
Pros and cons of RAC home insurance
Pros
- Alternative accommodation is provided for you if your home isn’t safe to live in
- 24/7 claims hotline
Cons
- Policy documents are not easy to access
- A No Claims Discount is available, however, you are not guaranteed a discount
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