Contents insurance can cover stolen belongings, while buildings insurance may cover damage to doors or windows caused during the break-in.

Making the home harder to enter

• Use good locks on doors and accessible windows.
• Keep keys away from letterboxes.
• Lock side gates.
• Do not leave tools or ladders where they can help someone gain access.
• Avoid leaving valuables in clear view.

What information should you keep?

• Receipts for expensive items.
• Valuations for jewellery.
• Serial numbers for electronics.
• Photographs of valuable possessions.

Check valuables, locks and single-item limits

Check security requirements, single-item limits and any special conditions for jewellery, cash and other valuables.