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Here to protect your home

Home Insurance

Trusted insurance, right on your doorstep.
We understand that every home is different. Whether you have a farmhouse, stone cottage, new build or barn conversion, our home insurance policy provides the protection you need.
We are your local team of insurance experts that are on hand, whenever you call, to ensure your home has the right protection, giving you peace of mind.

Our home insurance provides:

  • A standard limit of £1,000,000 to cover the full cost of rebuilding your home caused by a range of insured events such as fire, storm, flood, and other insured risks, with the option to increase this limit
  • A standard limit of £100,000 for your home contents, with the option to increase this amount
  • Legal Expenses cover up to £50,000
  • Home emergency costs up to £1000
  • Accidental damage to buildings comes as standard
  • Optional personal possessions cover for items carried or worn outside of your home buildings including for up to 60 days worldwide
  • The option to include small leisure boats and touring caravans

As a mutual organisation, we’re owned by our Members, not shareholders. So, when you speak with one of our advisors, you’re not dealing with a commission-driven salesperson. You’re talking to a local specialist always ready with hands-on advice, assistance and answers you need, whenever you call on them.  

We’d love to talk to you, so for further information or to arrange a quote on our farm insurance please give us or your local advisor a call. Want us to phone you? Simply click on the link and we will call you at a time that works best for you. We are always happy to help.  

Frequently asked questions

Do I have Home Emergency cover?

Home Emergency cover is provided under all home policies, and you can contact ARAG for help 24/7 on 01872 272157.

What makes you different from other insurers?

We live and work across the South West and are actively involved in the farming community.  Whether it’s local agricultural events, charities, young farmers or our boots on the ground, the Field Force team visiting our Members, we strive to gain a better understanding of our Members and potential sector challenges.

Working in your local area makes us easily accessible and better placed to provide an excellent service compared to other remote insurance companies.  Our Members are at the heart of everything we do and we strive to ensure they always know where they stand with us.

What is buildings and what is contents?

As a general rule, items that would remain with the property should you move are considered buildings, e.g. fitted kitchen units. Items that you would take with you are considered contents, e.g. furniture.

What is a Member?

A Member is anyone who takes out an insurance policy through Cornish Mutual. Because we’re a mutual organisation, we call you a Member instead of a customer.

Do you offer a counselling helpline?

Your Legal Expenses cover is provided by ARAG and includes a free confidential Counselling Service, should you need help and advice. You can contact them on 01872 270154. Please advise them that your policy is with Cornish Mutual.

I employ someone to help around the house/garden. Does my Home insurance Policy provide Employers' Liability cover?

Yes, if you have Home Contents Insurance.  In this case, the Occupiers and Personal Liability section of your home insurance Policy covers your legal liability as an employer of any domestic employee, subject to the terms and exclusions of the insurance policy.

How do I make a Legal Expense Claim?

Your Legal Expenses cover is provided by ARAG.  You can make a claim between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday (except bank holidays) by calling 01872 270159 or you can download a claim form at www.arag.co.uk/newclaims


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Tuesday 9th December

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5:30pm - 8:00pm | Rumwell Farm Shop, Taunton

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