Insurance for caravans can be found online with a specialist broker and by choosing this option you can make some great savings on a policy. There are many different factors that have to be compared when looking to take out insurance. Some providers will include features as standard in the cover, while others would ask you add them on at extra cost, so check the small print that comes with the policy before taking it out.

Fully comprehensive is one of the dearest forms of insurance for caravan; however it also provides the most complete cover for your vehicle and for any third party that should be involved in an accident. The insurance would usually include medical and legal insurance for both yourself and passengers along with the third party.

However there could be limits as to the amount the cover would payout so you would have to check for this.

The majority of insurance for caravan would payout for fire, theft, accidental damage, windscreen cover, and flood and storm damage. However the provider could include many others while some providers would ask that you pay extra. One of the features would be European cover, some providers might add this into the policy as standard and others allow you to have it added on for a little extra. Having European cover is essential if you are planning on travelling outside of the UK, however if you do not need this then look for cover that does not include European cover as it can save you money on the cost of the insurance.

When you compare insurance always check that you are comparing policies on a like for like basis. For example, one policy might offer to payout new for old and this would mean as the name suggests that you would get brand new replacements for your items. Another policy might payout and take wear and tear into account. If you were comparing the two then you would not get a fair comparison.With this in mind, always check the terms offered by the provider.

When insuring the contents of the caravan, always take an inventory. You should not forget the small items such as kitchen utensils as even the smallest of items when all added up together can soon add up. The amount you get to would be the sum of money that you would want to insure the contents of your caravan for in case you should lose them all. When considering this take into account such items as awnings and steps which would have to be replaced if they become damaged or stolen and which could be costly.

When comparing any insurance for caravan policy, check to see if you would get a brand new replacement for the caravan if it were to be written off by the insurance provider. Some providers would give a new replacement vehicle providing it met certain conditions. For instance if the caravan was under a certain age or you had travelled under a certain amount of miles with it, however again this would depend on the provider you chosen to take out your insurance with.

Author: George McGonigal

George McGonigal is the Webmaster of the UK's first Caravan insurance comparison website, http://www.caravanquoter.co.uk Our easy to use site allows you to get multiple quotes from specialist brokers for Insurance for caravan

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Top Tips When Looking For Static Caravan Holiday Home Insurance

The main things that should be covered under a caravan holiday home insurance policy are storm damage and flood damage, which are becoming all too common in the UK. Cover should also include fire damage and the theft of belongings from the holiday home.

Look for a policy that will cover you for any malicious damaged caused to your property, as well as debris removal and resiting costs. The level of this cover can vary from insurer to insurer, but should be enough to cover the cost of removing a damaged holiday home (for example, after fire), and resiting and reconnecting a new holiday home in its place.

If your holiday home becomes uninhabitable whilst on holiday or when you had a holiday planned, your insurance should provide you with loss of use cover, which should help you to make alternative arrangements so your holiday plans won't be ruined.

What you pay for your static caravan insurance can vary depending on the sum insured - i.e. the amount at which you value the holiday home and it's fixtures and fittings.

It can also depend on the level of cover you choose. For example, many insurers will offer cover on either a 'new for old' basis, whereby the sum insured will reflect the cost to replace the holiday home and equipment with an equivalent brand new holiday home, or a 'market value' basis, whereby the sum insured will reflect the cost to replace the holiday home with one of a similar age. A new for old policy will often be more expensive than a market value policy as the sum insured is greater, however, you must bear in mind that you will not receive a brand new replacement holiday home if you have opted for a market value policy. New for old cover is often available for holiday homes up to 10 years so can be a great benefit if and when the worst happens.

Look out for part 2 of Top Tips When Looking for Static Caravan Holiday Home Insurance, where we look in detail at cover benefits and conditions that may apply to your policy.

Heather Robinson of Leisuredays. Leisuredays insurance specialise in static caravan holiday home insurance in the UK. For more information about insuring your holiday home, visit http://www.leisuredays.co.uk. Leisuredays is a trading name of Caravan Guard Limited, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.

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