Home Insurance for Over 60s
Helping to protect your home so you can make the most of later life
- Two levels of cover to choose from
- 0% interest charged for paying monthly
- UK-based call centre
Benefits
Age Co offers Over 60s Home Insurance, provided by LV=. Switch with us to enjoy a range of features and benefits:
- Get a quote by answering five quick questions
- No fees to cancel or amend your cover
- £100 minimum excess available
- Gold Home Insurance is 5 Star rated by Defaqto and includes cover such as Home Emergency and Accidental Damage as standard
- Option to access your documents and renew your policy online
Why switch with Age Co for Over 60s Home Insurance?
What’s covered
There are two levels of cover to choose from and the table below provides a summary of Buildings and Contents cover across Silver and Gold Home Insurance policies. The level of cover you select will be shown in your policy documents.
Home Insurance |
Silver |
Gold |
Defaqto rating |
3 Star |
5 Star |
Buildings |
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Buildings Cover - for loss or damage caused by things like fire, flood and theft |
£1m |
£1m |
Alternative Accommodation – for when your home is uninhabitable |
£30,000 |
£75,000 |
Home Emergency Cover – covers emergencies such as failure of your heating system |
Can be added to your policy as an Optional Extra |
Included up to £1,000 |
Accidental Damage – covers damage caused to the building by an accident |
Can be added to your policy as an Optional Extra |
Included up to buildings sum insured |
Trace and access – covers the cost of finding the source of a water or oil leak |
Not included |
£5,000 |
Loss or theft of keys - covers the cost of lock replacement |
£750 |
Included up to buildings sum insured |
Contents |
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Contents Cover - for loss or damage caused by things like fire, flood and theft |
Choice of £60,000 or £80,000 |
Choice of £60,000 or £80,000 |
Personal money in the home - covers physical cash stored in the property |
£250 |
£500 |
Mobile phone theft in the house - covers your mobile phone if stolen |
Included |
Included |
Alternative Accommodation - for when your home is uninhabitable |
£15,000 |
£25,000 |
Accidental Damage - covers damage caused to your contents by an accident |
Optional |
Up to sum insured |
Loss or theft of keys - covers the cost of lock replacement |
£750 |
Up to sum insured |
Optional Extras |
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Accidental Damage - enhanced cover for damage caused to the building by an accident |
Available |
Included as standard |
Home Emergency covers emergencies such as failure of your heating system |
Available |
Included as standard |
Personal Belongings (includes mobile phone) - for items you take out of the home such as bags |
Available |
Available |
Bicycles - for bikes and accessories taken out of the home |
Available |
Available |
Legal Expenses - helps fund legal aid in relevant claims/defences |
Available |
Available |
This summary is not a complete list, please refer to LV='s Terms and Conditions Document and Your Silver or Gold Home Insurance Cover and Limits Document for full policy cover details. You can also refer to the Silver Home Insurance Product Information Document (IPID) or Gold Home Insurance Product Information Document (IPID) for details specific to your quotation.
Your insurance needs
Home Insurance offers cover for your Buildings and Contents. Each policy can be bought separately, or together as a buildings and contents policy.
Buildings Insurance | Contents Insurance |
Covers the structure and foundations of your home, along with key fixtures within it such as doors or built-in wardrobes. |
Is designed to protect items inside your home such as carpets, furniture and your valuables. Garden contents are also covered on a Gold Home Insurance policy. |
Does not cover your possessions. |
Does not cover structural issues with your property. |
Protects your home from risks such as fire, flood and storm damage, fallen trees or lampposts, or theft and vandalism. |
Protects your home’s contents from risks such as fire, flood and theft. |
Covers the cost of rebuilding your home should something happen and protects any outbuildings, garages and sheds. |
Covers the costs of loss or damage to your personal items in the event of a flood, fire or theft. |
Taken out by homeowners who own the freehold on their property along with Contents Insurance. |
Taken out by leaseholder homeowners and those renting their property, without Building Insurance (as the freeholder or landlord may protect the building under a separate policy). |
Policy documents
Policy Documents
Your policy documents will summarise key information you need to know about your Home Insurance. They’ll also outline:
- How to claim
- How to make a complaint
- Details of any fees or charges that we may apply and your rights under the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS)
Use the following links to download the relevant policy documents:
Home Insurance Policy Documents
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Your Cover and Limits - Silver and Gold Insurance Document.pdf
- File size
- 423 KB
- File type
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Home Insurance Terms & Conditions.pdf
- File size
- 286 KB
- File type
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Home Silver Insurance Product Information Document (IPID).pdf
- File size
- 136 KB
- File type
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Home Gold Insurance Product Information Document (IPID).pdf
- File size
- 134 KB
- File type
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Home Emergency Policy Document.pdf
- File size
- 155 KB
- File type
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Home Legal Expenses Policy Document.pdf
- File size
- 148 KB
- File type
Trusted partners
We have carefully selected LV= to provide Home Insurance for our customers. As part of our community, LV= shares our values and passion for customer service. The company is also one of the UK’s leading insurers.
FAQs
About your insurance cover
Can anyone take out a Home Insurance policy through Age Co?
We use our expertise and research into the needs of older people and have selected LV= as the home insurance provider because we recognise their products and customer service as suitable for our customers.
LV= can insure you if you have:
● Not made more than two household claims within the last five years
● No unspent criminal convictions (excluding motoring convictions)
LV= can't insure you if the property:
● Is occupied by tenants
● Has previously been flooded or is currently under a flood warning
● Has suffered from, or is showing any signs of, subsidence, landslip or heave
● Isn't built of brick, stone or concrete and roofed with slate, tiles, metal, asphalt
● Isn't in a good state of structural repair
● Is a mobile home
● Isn't self-contained
● Is unfurnished
● Is unoccupied
● Has eight or more bedrooms
● Has six or more bathrooms
● Is a listed building or protected by a preservation order
My property is listed, will your home insurance cover me?
LV= can’t cover your property if it’s a listed building or protected by a preservation order.
Do I have to take out both contents and buildings insurance?
No. If you live in rented accommodation or own a leasehold property your landlord or freeholder should have buildings insurance and you only need contents insurance.
If you own your freehold property it is advised that you have both. Almost all mortgage lenders will require you to take out buildings insurance as part of the conditions of the mortgage contract. Building insurance will cover the rebuild cost of your home should the worst happen.
Does it matter what my house is built out of?
Yes. When you apply for home insurance, you’ll be asked to confirm that the property to be insured is built of brick, stone or concrete and that roof is made of slate, tile, metal or asphalt.
Do you cover matching sets and suites?
Yes. LV= home Insurance or contents insurance will pay 50% of the cost to replace any undamaged item, if it forms part of a matching set. For example, if your sofa is water damaged and unrepairable, they’ll replace that, as well as give you 50% of the cost towards a matching armchair.
How do I add an optional extra, such as accidental damage, to my cover?
You can add extras options to your cover online or over the telephone when you get a quote or later should your needs change. The LV= team will be happy to discuss the options with you so that you can decide what additional cover you need.
What is a Defaqto Star Rating?
Defaqto are a UK leading independent financial information business, and they have given Gold Home Insurance a 5 Star Rating.
Paying for your insurance
How can I pay for my home insurance?
You'll automatically have an account if you saved a quote or if you chose to sign up after buying a policy. Visit lv.com/ageco/login to log in to your account or set up a new one.
What are 'admin fees'?
'Admin fees' can include adjustment fees, cancellation fees and duplicate document fees.
LV= do not charge any admin fees for home insurance policy amendments, cancellations, or duplicate documents.
What are the benefits of auto-renewing?
Auto-renewal can offer you peace of mind that your insurance will remain in place when it comes to your renewal.
When you give your consent to auto-renew your policy, LV= will issue your renewal documents, which will include details of your cover and any associated costs, and inform you that the policy will auto-renew without any need for you to make contact and confirm.
The consent will remain in force unless you change it, which you can do at any time, or if the policy is cancelled.
Your account and saved quotes
How do I know if I have an account?
You'll automatically have an account if you saved a quote or if you chose to sign up after buying a policy. Visit lv.com/ageco/login to log in to your account or set up a new one.
How long are my home insurance quotes saved for?
Your saved home insurance quotes are valid until the cover start date. You'll still be able to view them in your account after that point, but you won't be able to buy them. Simply start a new quote if your old one’s no longer valid.
I have forgotten my password for my home insurance quote and cannot retrieve it
When you saved your quote, you should have received an email from LV= with details of your quote and how to access it again. If the email isn't in your inbox, please check your spam or junk folders, in case it's in there. If you still can't find it, you can re-set your password in My Account by clicking ‘Login’ and then the ‘I’ve forgotten my password’ link on the following page.
How we work with LV=
Why have you chosen LV= to provide Home Insurance?
Whether you’re in your 50s, 60s, 70s, 80, 90s or over, we believe LV= is able to deliver great cover for homeowners, thanks to their excellent customer service and UK-based call centres.
Understanding our customers and their needs has always informed the products we sell and who we work with to provide them. By choosing LV=, we will be continuing to work with a partner that shares our values and dedication to customers enjoying their later life.
Who is Liverpool Victoria Insurance Company Limited (LV=)?
LV= is a leading insurance business offering a range of general insurance products. They are proud to be one of the UK’s largest personal lines insurers. Throughout their 180 year history, they have put people and customers at the heart of everything they do.
Common questions about home insurance for over 60s
In this section, you can find some of the common queries we’re often asked about home insurance for over 60s.
What affects the price of over 60s home insurance?
As with all insurance products there are a number of factors that can affect the price you pay for your Home Insurance whether you are in your 40s, 50s or 60s. These factors range from the size and age of your property to the crime rate or flood risk in your area. Previous home insurance claims could also impact your premiums.
If you’re thinking of relocating or downsizing for retirement, you might want to consider insurance costs when choosing a property. This could affect the type of home you go for, as well as the area you move to.
And if your circumstances change the insurance you need for your home could change too. It's always worth considering the value of your home contents and listing any high-value items such as jewellery or antiques.
Why switch with Age Co to get Home Insurance for over 60s?
There are many reasons to choose to switch your home insurance with Age Co. We work with LV=, who provide their over 60s customers with access to a UK-based call centre, a 24-hour domestic emergency helpline, online documents and the option to pay monthly with 0% interest. What’s more, by switching with Age Co, you’ll be helping to support older people in need. We’re 100% owned by Age UK and our profits go back to the charity.
What’s included in over 60s home insurance?
With most home insurance policies, you can choose whether to purchase buildings insurance, contents insurance or both as a combined package.
Plus there are a range of optional extras that you can add to your home insurance policy, for an additional cost, to personalise your cover to your needs. These include home legal expenses, personal belonging outside the home, accidental damage and home emergency cover.
Get a quote through Age Co for Home Insurance, provided by LV=. Accidental Damage and Home Emergency Cover are included as standard on Gold policies.
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