Landlord s Residential Property Insurance Policy Summary

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1 Landlord s Residential Property Insurance Policy Summary Landlord s Residential Property Insurance is underwritten by Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance plc. It is an annual contract and may be renewed each year subject to the terms and conditions then applicable. The Landlord s Professional Fees and Rent Guarantee sections of this policy are underwritten by UK General Insurance Ltd on behalf of Ageas Insurance Ltd and administered by Legal Insurance Management Limited. You can select buildings and contents insurance and you may also add further benefits to suit your needs. Full details of what you have chosen are shown in either your personal quotation or policy schedule. The following tables provide only a summary of the main policy benefits and the terms and conditions. For full details of these and all the terms and conditions that apply you should read the policy document, a copy of which will be provided on completion of your contract or at any time on request. On receipt of your policy documentation, you will have time to decide if you wish to cancel the policy see Your right to cancel the policy for more information. Table 1 Insurance If you select Insurance, the following will automatically be included: Structure Damage Covers the buildings of your home and other permanent structures on your land such as its garages and outbuildings, drives, walls and patios against damage by fire, flood, storm, escape of water and other similar causes. Standard Accidental Damage Covers the accidental breakage of glass in windows, ceramic hobs, bathrooms suites and pipes and accidental damage to underground cables. Trace & Access Covers the cost of tracing a leak from a heating or water system. 1 Damage caused to fences, hedges or gates by storm or flood is excluded. For subsidence claims you must pay the first 1,000. For escape of water or oil claims you must pay the first 250. Damage caused by structures bedding down or newly made up ground settling. Excludes wear and tear and any gradually operating cause. Some specific causes of damage may be excluded. Cover is limited to 5,000.

2 Table 1 Insurance If you select Insurance, the following will automatically be included: Property Owners Liability Covers your legal liability as owner of your residence to pay damages as a result of accidental death or injury to anyone or damage to their property. Cover is limited to 2,000,000. Table 1 continued Insurance You may choose to add the following cover to Insurance: Full Accidental Damage Over and above our standard cover, this provides extra protection against damage caused by accidents such as putting your foot through a ceiling or damaging a worktop. Malicious Damage by tenants to the buildings See Standard Cover above. For accidental damage claims you must pay the first 250. Excludes wear and tear and any gradually operating cause. For malicious damage by tenants claims you must pay the first 250. Any amount recoverable from the tenant. Loss or damage caused by a tenant carrying out illegal activities. 2

3 Table 2 Insurance If you select Insurance, the following will automatically be included: New For Old Covers the contents in your home against loss or damage by fire, flood, storm, theft, escape of water and other similar causes. Legal Liability Covers your legal liability as a result of letting out your home and the land belonging to your home, to pay damages and costs as a result of accidental death or injury to anyone or damage to their property. If the sum insured is less than the full replacement value your claim may be reduced. Cover is limited to 2,000,000 Table 2 continued Insurance You may choose to add the following cover to Insurance: Accidental Damage This option provides accidental damage cover to all of your contents. Malicious damage by tenants to the contents Some specific causes of damage may be excluded. Excludes wear and tear and any gradually operating cause. For malicious damage by tenants claims you must pay the first 250. Any amount recoverable from the tenant. 3

4 Table 3 General Conditions and Exclusions The following apply to the policy as a whole regardless of the specific cover you have selected. For full details of these and other exclusions and limits please read the policy document. General Conditions and Exclusions No cover is provided for wear and tear, maintenance or anything that happens gradually. If you leave your home unoccupied for more than 60 days in a row, some covers will be restricted and some will not apply. Loss or damage caused by tenants carrying out illegal activities. Excesses and Limits Your policy may be subject to an excess, which is the amount you must pay in the event of a claim. Also, certain claims limits may apply. These will both be shown on your schedule of insurance or in your policy. Policy See s specified in Tables 1 and 2 Policy See s specified in Tables 1 and 2 4

5 Table 4 Landlord s Professional Fees The following section is automatically included in every policy: You must obtain or have obtained and be able to produce an up to date satisfactory credit reference prior to the granting of the tenancy. Breach of Tenancy Agreement. A breach by the tenant of any of his obligations under the tenancy agreement. Pursuit of rent arrears. The rent arrears which commenced during the period of insurance. Eviction. The eviction of anyone in the property without your permission. Legal defence. The defence of civil or criminal proceedings in respect of any act or omission or alleged act or omission by you arising out of your ownership or management of the property. If you should engage the services of a solicitor prior to making contact with us any costs you incur are not covered by this insurance. Professional Fees incurred arising out of rent registration or reviews, purchasing the freehold of the property, rent tribunals, land tribunals or rate tribunals unless defending an action brought against you by the tenant. Any professional fees relating to your alleged dishonesty, criminal act, or violent behaviour. An event which you notify to us more than 30 days after it occurred or ought to reasonably have come to your knowledge. Where the amount in dispute is less than 250 Including VAT. Claims where the Tenancy Agreement commenced more than 31 days after the date of the Tenant Reference. At the conclusion of the claim if you are awarded any costs (not your damages), these must be paid to us. Landlord s Professional Fees Landlord s Professional Fees Landlord s Professional Fees Landlord s Professional Fees 5

6 Important Information Your right to cancel the policy If having examined your policy you decide not to proceed with the insurance, you will have 14 days to cancel it starting on the day you receive the policy documentation. To cancel please write to the address or call the number shown on your schedule of insurance. On receipt of your notice, we will refund any premiums already paid, except when you have already made a claim under your policy. Claims Should you wish to claim under any section of your Landlord s Residential Property Insurance policy other than the Landlord s Professional Fees section, you should call the Claims Helpline shown on your schedule of insurance as soon as possible. All potential claims under the Landlord s Professional Fees section must be reported initially to the claims helpline on You must give us any information or help that we ask for. You must not settle, reject, negotiate or agree to pay any claim without our written permission. Full details of how to claim are included in the policy document. Complaints If you believe that we have not delivered the service you expected, we want to hear from you so that we can try to put things right. If you have cause for complaint you should initially contact the person who arranged the policy for you or the manager of RSA at the address shown on your quotation or schedule of insurance, as appropriate. In the unlikely event that they are unable to resolve your concerns, your complaint will be referred to our Customer Relations Team who will arrange for an investigation on behalf of our Chief Executive. If they cannot resolve the matter to your satisfaction, they will provide you with our final response so that you can, if you wish, refer the matter to the Financial Ombudsman Service. This does not affect your right to take legal action. Home Insurance RSA Customer Relations Team P O Box 255 Wymondham NR18 8DP Landlord s Professional Fees The Managing Director Legal Insurance Management Limited, 1 Hagley Court North, The Waterfront, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, DY5 1XF. Financial Ombudsman Service Financial Ombudsman Service Exchange Tower Harbour Exchange Square London E14 9SR 6

7 Compensation Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance plc and Ageas Insurance Ltd are members of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS). This provides compensation in case any member goes out of business or into liquidation and is unable to meet any valid claims against its policies. You may be entitled to compensation if we cannot meet our obligations, depending on the circumstances of the claim. Further information about the compensation scheme can be obtained from the FSCS. 7

8 Other Important Information Premiums and payments Premiums are inclusive of Insurance Premium Tax. You may pay for your policy either annually or by monthly instalments. Annual premiums may be paid by direct debit, credit/debit card or by cheque. Monthly instalments can only be paid by direct debit. Renewing your policy At least 21 days before each policy renewal date we will tell you the premium and terms and conditions that will apply for the following year. If you wish to change or cancel the cover then please tell us before the renewal date. If you pay by direct debit we will renew the policy automatically and continue collecting premiums unless you notify us that you wish to cancel the policy. This will also apply to payments by credit/debit card if you have previously given us permission. For other payment by cheque or credit/debit card, you must submit a further payment if you wish to renew the policy. You will have 14 days to cancel the policy after the renewal date and receive a refund of any premiums paid, as described in "Your right to cancel the policy" above. Termination of the contract You may cancel the contract by giving us 14 days notice in writing. If you cancel the policy you may be entitled to a refund of premium provided that no claim has been made during the current period of insurance. We may cancel this policy by giving you at least 14 days notice at your last known address. If we cancel the policy we may refund premiums already paid for the remainder of the current period of insurance. Financial Sanctions Please note that Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance plc is unable to provide insurance in circumstances where to do so would be in breach of any financial sanctions imposed by the United Nations or any government, governmental or judicial body or regulatory agency. Full details will be provided in your policy documentation. The law and language applicable to the policy Both you and we can choose the law that will apply to this policy. The policy is governed by the law which applies to the part of the United Kingdom, Channel Islands or the Isle of Man in which you normally live. The language used in this policy and any communications relating to it will be English. 8

9 RSA Landlord s Residential Property Insurance is underwritten by Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance plc. Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance plc is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority as an insurance company and to undertake insurance mediation under Registration No Landlord s Professional Fees is underwritten by Ageas Insurance Limited. Ageas Insurance Limited are authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. You can check this on the Financial Services Register by visiting the FCA's website or by contacting the FCA on (free from landlines) or (mobiles) Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance plc (No ). Registered in England and Wales at St. Mark's Court, Chart Way, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 1XL. Authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. Calls may be recorded and monitored. FPS00425 (06/2015) 9

10 Clearchoice Policy Summary Clearchoice Home Insurance, with the exception of the Family Legal Care section, is underwritten by Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance plc. The Family Legal Care section of this policy is underwritten by Am Trust Europe Limited and the Coverholder for this section is Composite Legal Expenses Limited. It is an annual contract and may be renewed each year subject to the terms and conditions then applicable. You can select buildings and contents insurance and you may also add further benefits to suit your needs. Full details of what you have chosen are shown in either your personal quotation or policy schedule. The following tables provide only a summary of the main policy benefits and the terms and conditions. For full details of these and all the terms and conditions that apply you should read the policy document, a copy of which will be provided on completion of your contract or at any time on request. On receipt of your policy documentation, you will have time to decide if you wish to cancel the policy see Your right to cancel the policy for more information. Table 1 Insurance If you select Insurance, the following will automatically be included: Structure Damage Covers the buildings of your home and other permanent structures on your land such as its garages and outbuildings, drives, walls and patios against damage by fire, flood, storm, escape of water and other similar causes. Standard Accidental Damage Covers the accidental breakage of glass in windows, ceramic hobs, bathrooms suites, drains and pipes and accidental damage to cable and underground tanks. Damage caused to fences, hedges or gates by storm or flood is excluded. For subsidence claims you must pay the first 1,000. Damage caused by structures bedding down or newly made up ground settling. Damage caused by sulphate reacting with any materials from which your home is built. Excludes wear and tear. Some specific causes of damage may be excluded. 1 RSAClearchoiceMay2015

11 Table 1 continued Insurance You may choose to add the following cover to Insurance: Full Accidental Damage Over and above our standard cover, this provides extra protection against damage caused by accidents such as putting your foot through a ceiling or damaging a worktop. See Standard Cover above. Table 2 Insurance If you select Insurance, the following will automatically be included: New For Old Covers the contents in your home against loss or damage by fire, flood, storm, theft, escape of water and other similar causes. Freezer Food Loss or damage caused by a rise or fall in temperature. Christmas Seasonal Increase and Wedding Gifts The amount insured is increased by 1,000 during December and for one month before and after the Wedding day. High Risk Items Possessions such as your jewellery, watches or paintings are insured for a total value of 10,000. You can increase this cover if you wish. Standard Accidental Damage Covers accidental damage to television, satellite, video, audio and computer equipment, and breakage of mirrors, ceramic hobs or any glass in furniture such as glass in furniture such as glass tables or cabinets. 2 RSAClearchoiceMay2015 If the sum insured is less than the full replacement value your claim may be reduced. You must tell us if any item you own is worth more than 2,000. Excludes wear and tear. Some specific causes of damage may be excluded.

12 Table 2 continued Insurance You may choose to add the following cover to Insurance: Full Accidental Damage Over and above our standard cover, this option provides extra protection: e.g. Knocking over a vase. Personal Belongings and Money Covers your possessions against accidental damage or loss while in or away from your home in the British Isles and up to 60 days worldwide. You can choose to cover: -unspecified items only -unspecified and specified items -specified items only Unspecified items are those worth less than 2,000 each a minimum sum insured of 2,000 applies to these items in total although this amount can be increased if you wish. See Standard Cover above. Excludes damage to clothing. A limit of 3,000 applies to thefts from unattended motor vehicles. A limit of 7,500 applies to unspecified possessions taken outside the British Isles. A limit of 500 applies to loss of money. Personal Belongings and Money Specified items are those worth more than 2,000 each and these items must be listed individually. Pedal Cycles Covers loss of or damage to any pedal cycle belonging to your family in the British Isles and up to 60 days worldwide. Maximum 500 per cycle Pedal Cycles 3 RSAClearchoiceMay2015

13 Table 3 Family Legal Care The following benefit is automatically included in your policy: Legal Expenses Gives you and your family up to 75,000 Legal Expenses cover for legal proceedings in respect of: - Personal Injury Pursuing or defending a consumer dispute for faulty goods and services Home Rights Employment Taxation Defence against criminal prosecution. Excludes the first 25 of any claims. Excludes pre-existing disputes and any starting within 90 days. Excludes any claims where you take action without first obtaining the insurer s agreement or cause delay or fail to give reasonable assistance to the insurer. Excludes claims reported more than 30 days after the insured incident. Legal Expenses Insert Table 4 General Conditions and Exclusions The following apply to the policy as a whole regardless of the specific cover you have selected. For full details of these and other exclusions and limits please read the policy document. General Conditions and Exclusions No cover is provided for wear and tear, maintenance or anything that happens gradually. If you leave your home unoccupied for more than 60 consecutive days, let it to anyone or use your home, contents or personal belongings for trade, professional or business purposes, some covers will be restricted and some will not apply Excesses and Limits Your policy may be subject to an excess, which is the amount you must pay in the event of a claim. Also, certain claims limits may apply. These will both be shown on your schedule. Policy See s specified in Tables 1 and 4 Policy See s specified in Tables 1 and 2 4 RSAClearchoiceMay2015

14 Important Information Your right to cancel the policy If having examined your policy you decide not to proceed with the insurance, you will have 14 days to cancel it starting on the day you receive the policy documentation. To cancel please write to the address or call the number shown on your policy schedule. On receipt of your notice, we will refund any premiums already paid, except when you have already made a claim under your policy. Claims Should you wish to claim under any section of your Clearchoice Home Insurance policy other than the Family Legal Care section, you should call the appropriate Claims Helpline as soon as possible (Excluding Northern Ireland) (Northern Ireland) Should you wish to claim under the Family Legal Care section of the policy you should call You must give us any information or help that we ask for. You must not settle, reject, negotiate or agree to pay any claim without our written permission. Full details of how to claim are included in the policy document. Complaints If you believe that we have not delivered the service you expected, we want to hear from you so that we can try to put things right. If you have cause for complaint you should initially contact the person who arranged the policy for you or the manager of RSA at the address shown on your quotation or schedule of insurance, as appropriate. In the unlikely event that they are unable to resolve your concerns, your complaint will be referred to our Customer Relations Team who will arrange for an investigation on behalf of our Chief Executive. If they cannot resolve the matter to your satisfaction, they will provide you with our final response so that you can, if you wish, refer the matter to the Financial Ombudsman Service. This does not affect your right to take legal action. Home Insurance Family Legal Care Financial Ombudsman Service Home Insurance Customer Relations Team P O Box 255 Wymondham NR18 8DP The Managing Director Composite Legal Expenses Limited Suffolk House Trade Street Cardiff CF10 5DT Financial Ombudsman Service Exchange Tower Harbour Exchange Square London E14 9SR 5 RSAClearchoiceMay2015

15 Compensation Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance plc and Ageas Insurance Ltd are members of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS). This provides compensation in case any member goes out of business or into liquidation and is unable to meet any valid claims against its policies. You may be entitled to compensation if we cannot meet our obligations, depending on the circumstances of the claim. Further information about the compensation scheme can be obtained from the FSCS. 6 RSAClearchoiceMay2015

16 Other Important Information Premiums and payments Premiums are inclusive of Insurance Premium Tax. You may pay for your policy either annually or by monthly instalments. Annual premiums may be paid by direct debit, credit/debit card or by cheque. Monthly instalments can only be paid by direct debit. Renewing your policy At least 21 days before each policy renewal date we will tell you the premium and terms and conditions that will apply for the following year. If you wish to change or cancel the cover then please tell us before the renewal date. If you pay by direct debit we will renew the policy automatically and continue collecting premiums unless you notify us that you wish to cancel the policy. This will also apply to payments by credit/debit card if you have previously given us permission. For other payment by cheque or credit/debit card, you must submit a further payment if you wish to renew the policy. You will have 14 days to cancel the policy after the renewal date and receive a refund of any premiums paid, as described in "Your right to cancel the policy" above. Termination of the contract You may cancel the contract by giving us 14 days notice in writing. If you cancel the policy you may be entitled to a refund of premium provided that no claim has been made during the current period of insurance. We may cancel this policy by giving you at least 14 days notice at your last known address. If we cancel the policy we may refund premiums already paid for the remainder of the current period of insurance. Financial Sanctions Please note that Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance plc is unable to provide insurance in circumstances where to do so would be in breach of any financial sanctions imposed by the United Nations or any government, governmental or judicial body or regulatory agency. Full details will be provided in your policy documentation. The law and language applicable to the policy Both you and we can choose the law that will apply to this policy. The policy is governed by the law which applies to the part of the United Kingdom, Channel Islands or the Isle of Man in which you normally live. The language used in this policy and any communications relating to it will be English. 7 RSAClearchoiceMay2015

17 The Insurers Clearchoice Home Insurance, with the exception of the Family Legal Care section, is underwritten by Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance plc. The Family Legal Care section of this policy is underwritten by AmTrust Europe Limited, Market Square, St James Street, Nottingham, NF1 6FG and the Coverholder for this section is Composite Legal Expenses Limited, Suffolk House, Trade Street, Cardiff, CF10 5DT. Royal and Sun Alliance Insurance plc is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority as an insurance company and to undertake insurance mediation under Registration No AmTrust Europe Limited is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Composite Legal Expenses Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. You can check this on the Financial Services Register by visiting the FSA website and numbers to: register or by contacting them on (free from landlines) or (mobiles).. Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance plc (No ). Registered in England and Wales at St. Mark's Court, Chart Way, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 1XL. Authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. 8 RSAClearchoiceMay2015