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Home Insurance

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Contents

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Cover at a Glance 2-5

Contract of Insurance 6-7

Customer Service 8

Section 1 - Buildings 9-16

Section 2 - Contents 17-28

Section 3 - Personal Possessions Outside The Home 29-34

A Unspecified Valuables 31

B Specified Items 32

Section 4 - Pedal Cycles 35-38

Section 5 - Caravan/Mobile Home 39-42

Section 6 - Home Office 43-46

Section 7 - Personal Accident 47-50

Definitions of terms used in your policy 51-56

Conditions which apply to your whole policy 57-60

Exclusions which apply to your whole policy 61-64

Making a Claim 65-68

Data Protection Notice 69-72

Index 73-76

Home Insurance PolicyCover At A Glance

Full details of all Terms, Conditions and Exclusions are contained in thisdocument under the relevant Section.All words in bold text are defined on pages 51-56

This insurance is for • Your Home Buildings• The Contents of Your Home• Any other insurance risks You have specified that have been included in the

Policy Schedule.

This insurance Policy will cover You in the event of fire, Storm, flood, stealing,and Accidental Damage unless specifically excluded on the Policy Schedule.

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Buildings(Full details of all covers inSection 1 Buildings)The Home and itsdomestic outbuildings,garages, drives,footpaths, walls, patios,satellite/aerials

Key Covers

• Fire, Storm & Flood• Stealing or attempted

stealing• Accidental Damage• Vandalism• Subsidence

Key Exclusions

• Accidental Damageis excluded when the property is lent or let

• Loss or Damageoccurring after YourHome has beenUnoccupied for morethan 45 days

• Gradual ingress / seepage of water

• Wear & tear• Storm cover does not

apply to fences & gates

• Stealing / attemptedstealing - where theproperty is leftunattended and anintruder alarm isinstalled but notoperative at the time ofloss the first €500 ofeach claim will beexcluded

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Contents (Full details of all covers inSection 2 Contents)All Contents of YourHome owned by You orany member of YourHousehold or for whichthey are responsible.

Key Covers

• Fire, Storm & Flood• Stealing or attempted

stealing• Accidental Damage• Liability cover to

automatically allow 6paying guests or childminding for up to 2children

• PersonalPossessions coveroutside the Home to atotal value of €2,500

• High Risk Itemscovered for 50% of theContents SumInsured with 10% ofthe Contents as asingle article limit

• The Contents SumInsured isautomatically increasedby 10% during themonths of Decemberand January forChristmas Gifts andduring the period ofone month before andone month after Yourwedding or anymember of YourHousehold.

• Deep freezer Contentsare covered up to a limit of €2,000

Key Exclusions

• Wear and tear• Accidental Damage

and stealing when Your property is lent or let


• Gradual ingress /seepage of water

• Stealing / attemptedstealing - where theproperty is leftunattended and anintruder alarm isinstalled but notoperative at the time ofloss the first €500 ofeach claim will beexcluded

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Personal PossessionsOutside the Home -Automatically coveredonce Contents cover isselected.(Full details of all covers inSection 3 A : UnspecifiedValuables, Clothing &Personal Effects, PersonalMoney and SportsEquipment)Personal Possessionsowned by You or anymember of YourHousehold or for whichthey are responsible up toa total limit of €2,500.

All Risks Specified (Fulldetails of all covers inSection 3 B : SpecifiedItems) Property owned by Youor any member of YourHousehold or for whichthey are responsiblewhich is specified in theSchedule.

Key Covers

• Accidental loss orDamage to PersonalPossessions

• Loss of Money €400• Pedal cycles limit of

€400

• Accidental loss or Damage

• Option to coverpedal cycles over€400 anywhere withinthe GeographicalLimits and Worldwidefor up to 60 days.

• Option to covermobile phones orhearing aids.

Key Exclusions

• Any article used or held for business or professional purposes

• Contact lenses, mobilephones, laptops or hearing aids

• PersonalPossessions stolenfrom a Motor Vehicleunless concealed inthe glove compartmentor locked boot of alocked vehicle

• Damage caused by cleaning, restoring or renovations

• Loss of Money notreported to the Gardaior local LawEnforcement Agency

• Any article used or held for business or professional purposes

• PersonalPossessions stolenfrom a Motor Vehicleunless concealed in aglove compartment orlocked boot of alocked vehicle



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How to change/cancel your cover – (see page 59 for full details)

If You need to make any changes to the detail of Your Policy or if You have any further queries, simply call Us on LoCall - 1890 608 608.

Should You wish to cancel Your Policy You may do so by giving Us a writteninstruction or by calling Bank of Ireland Insurance Services Ltd. on 1890 608 608. Please note calls are recorded.

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Benefits that apply tothe Whole Policy

Key Benefits

• Automatic AccidentalDamage cover

• Liability protection up to €3 million inclusive of costs

• Nil Surcharge if premium is paid by direct debit

• 24hr emergency help line service

• Cooling off period of 30 days

• Standard ExcessBuildings and Contents of €250

• Discounts for voluntaryExcess

• Automatic Personal Possessions cover once Contents selected,Excess €150

Key Exclusions andreasons why claims arenot paid

• Wear & Tear as YourPolicy is not amaintenance contract

• Storm damage tofences and gates

• Defective and faultyworkmanship


• Matching of items• If You have not

disclosed previousclaims or convictionsthis may invalidateYour Policy


Making a claim – (see page 67 for full details)

Should You need to make a claim please inform Bank of Ireland InsuranceServices Claims Unit at RSA, RSA House, Dundrum Town Centre, SandyfordRoad, Dublin 16. Telephone 1890 608 608, Facsimile (01) 6717541 as soon aspossible for advice on how to proceed with Your claim.

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Home Insurance

The Contract of Insurance

Thank you for choosing Bank of Ireland for your home insurance needs.

The Policy is evidence of the contract between the insurer RSA InsuranceIreland Limited and You, the Policyholder.

The Policy, the Schedule and any Endorsements are to be read as onedocument and any word or expression used with a specific meaning appearsin bold text and has the same meaning wherever it appears.

The insurer will provide under those Sections which are shown in theSchedule the insurance described in the Policy during any Period ofInsurance.

The Conditions which appear in the Policy or in any Endorsement are part ofthe contract and must be complied with. They are where their nature permitsConditions precedent to your right to recover under the Policy.

This Policy provides wide cover but no insurance policy can protect Youagainst every loss. For example, You cannot claim when the only damage iswear, tear or deterioration caused by normal everyday use.

RSA is a registered business name of RSA Insurance Ireland Limited. RSAInsurance Ireland Limited is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. Theunderwriter is RSA Insurance Ireland Limited which is a member of the RSAGroup. RSA Insurance Ireland Limited, RSA House, Dundrum Town Centre,Sandyford Road, Dundrum, Dublin 16. Tel: 1890 290 100. Outside IrelandTel:+ 353 1 290 1000

Philip SmithChief Executive OfficerRSA Insurance Ireland Limited


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Home Insurance

Bank of Ireland Insurance Services Ltd. will issue policies and collect premiumson behalf of the Insurer.

Premiums are subject to a Government Levy and/or contribution where applicable.In accordance with Section 93 of the Insurance Act 1936 it is understood andagreed that all monies which become or may become due and payable by theinsurer under this Policy shall be payable and paid in the Republic of Ireland.Stamp Duty has been or will be paid in accordance with the provisions ofSection 5 of the Stamp Duties Consolidation Act, 1999 (as amended).

All monies referred to and/or due under this Policy are expressed in and/orpayable in Euro.

RSA Insurance Ireland Limited will manage claims.

RSA Insurance Ireland Limited underwrite Your insurance Policy.

RSA Insurance Ireland Limited is registered in Ireland under number 148094with registered office at RSA House, Dundrum Town Centre, Sandyford Road,Dundrum, Dublin 16.

RSA Insurance Ireland Limited is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.

Home Insurance is arranged through Bank of Ireland Insurance ServicesLimited.

Bank of Ireland Insurance Services Limited is a member of the Bank of IrelandGroup and is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.

Bank of Ireland Insurance Services Ltd.P.O. Box 382,Tuam Road,Galway.

Telephone 1890 608 608Facsimile (091) 768 668

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Home Insurance PolicyThis is Your Home Insurance Policy. It sets out the details of the contract You have made with Us.The Proposal Form and Declaration which You made to Us are incorporated in and form part of thiscontract.

COOLING OFF PERIODPLEASE READ YOUR POLICY THOROUGHLY TO MAKE SURE THAT IT MEETS ALL YOURREQUIREMENTS PAYING PARTICULAR ATTENTION TO POLICY DEFINITIONS EXCLUSIONS ANDENDORSEMENTS. IF IT DOES NOT MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS, YOU CAN SEND IT BACK TOUS WITHIN 30 DAYS AND WE WILL REFUND YOUR PREMIUM PROVIDED YOU HAVE NOTMADE ANY CLAIM DURING THE 30 DAY PERIOD. SHOULD YOU DECIDE TO RETURN THEPOLICY TO US, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO MAKE A CLAIM AT A LATER DATE.

We confirm that We will insure You in the terms set out in this Policy for any period for which Youoffer Us Your premium and We accept it.

The Schedule and any Endorsements are all part of Your Policy and shall be considered as onedocument. Check Your Schedule to find out which Sections You have insured and read them alongwith Your Policy. You should also pay particular attention to the Conditions and Exclusions set outon Pages 59-64 as these apply to all Sections.

You must tell Us immediately of any changes in the information You have given Us in Your ProposalForm or any other changes which affect this insurance. For example, if You make any alteration toYour property, which makes losses more likely to happen or more serious if they do or if You movehouse. If You do not let Us know You could invalidate Your Policy. Remember to tell Us if You planto leave Your Home Unoccupied for more than 45 consecutive days since there is some reduction incover in these circumstances.

Customer ServiceWe are committed to providing Our customers with a high standard of service at all times.

Complaints ProcedureBank of Ireland Insurance Services wants to give You the best possible service. If You have anycomplaint concerning Your insurance, You should contact Us immediately by writing to theManaging Director, Bank of Ireland Insurance Services Ltd., P.O. Box 382, Tuam Road, Galway orphoning Us on 1890 608 608. Alternatively, You may write to the Director, Broker ManagementCentre, RSA, RSA House, Dundrum Town Centre, Sandyford Road, Dublin 16.

If You are still dissatisfied, You may write to The Financial Services Ombudsman Bureau at 3rd Floor,Lincoln House, Lincoln Place, Dublin 2. LoCall 1890 882090.

Your Insurer is a member of both the Financial Services Ombudsman scheme and the Irish InsuranceFederation.

Contract LawThe parties to a contract of insurance covering a risk situated in the Republic of Ireland, are permittedto choose the law applicable to the contract. This insurance contract will be governed by Irish Law.

All words in bold text are defined on pages 51-56

Section 1Buildings

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Section 1 – BuildingsThis cover does not apply unless shown on the Schedule.The Maximum Amounts Payable under Paragraphs 1 and 2 of this Section are shown on Page 15

PARAGRAPH 1 - COVER

(The Conditions and Exclusions which apply to your whole policy are shown on pages 57 - 64)All words in bold text are defined on pages 51-56

We insure the Buildings against Damage bythe following causes:

a Fire, Explosion, Lightning, Earthquake

b Smoke

c Escape of water or oil from any fixed water orheating installation or domestic appliance

d Impact involving an aircraft, aerial device oranything falling from them, or by a vehicle,train or animal

e Falling trees or branches

f Falling aerials, satellite aerials, their fittings ormasts

g Riot, Civil Commotion, Strike, Labour orPolitical Disturbance

h Malicious persons or vandals

i Storm or Flood

We will not pay for:- The Excess shown in the Schedule

- Where the Damage results in Subsidencethe first €1,000, or higher SubsidenceExcess as shown on the Statement of Fact/ Schedule, of each claim will be excluded

- Damage to the component or appliancefrom which the water or oil escapes

- Loss or Damage to walls, ceilings and/ortiles caused by the gradual ingress orseepage of water from shower units, baths,permanently sited hot tubs, saunas or othersanitary fixtures

- Loss of or Damage to any fixed domesticheating installation due to wear and tear, rust or gradual deterioration

- Remediation to a standard which will pose arisk to health or property or carried out by acontractor not approved by Us

- Damage occurring after Your Home hasbeen Unoccupied for more than 45consecutive days

- Damage to tennis courts- The cost of removing a tree or branch unless

the Buildings are damaged at the same time

- Any loss where We make a payment under Section 2 Contents Paragraph 1 Cover f

- Damage caused by You or Your Householdor any person lawfully in the Home

- Loss or Damage occurring after Your Homehas been Unoccupied for more than 45consecutive days

- Damage to gates, hedges, fences or tenniscourts

- Damage caused by frost- Loss or Damage to roofs constructed with a

flexible weather roofing membrane exceeding10 years of age or other mineral roofing feltexceeding 5 years of age

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j Subsidence or Ground Heave of the sitebeneath the Buildings or Landslip

k Stealing or attempted stealing

l Accidental Damage

We insure the Buildings against the followingcauses:

We will not pay for:The Excess shown in the Schedule

Buildings


- The first €1000 of each claim- Damage to outdoor swimming pools, tennis

courts, patios, permanently sited hot tubs,terraces, drives, footpaths, walls, gates,hedges or fences unless Your Home, or itsdomestic outbuildings or garages, isdamaged at the same time

- Damage caused by bedding down ofstructures or settlement

- Damage to solid floor slabs or Damageresulting from their movement unless thefoundations beneath the external walls ofYour Home are damaged at the same time

- Damage caused by coastal or river erosion- Damage resulting from:

i demolition or structural repairs oralterations to the Buildings

ii faulty workmanship or the use of defective materials in the Buildings

- Loss or Damage caused by You or YourHousehold or by any person(s) who haslegally entered the premises

- Loss while Your Home or any part of it is lentto any persons other than a member of YourHousehold or let to tenants or occupied bypaying guests, not involving forcible and / orviolent entry into or exit from the Buildings orits domestic outbuildings or garages

- Loss or Damage by stealing not involvingforcible and / or violent entry into or exit fromthe Buildings or its domestic outbuildings orgarages, where the property at the addressshown in the Statement of Fact / Scheduleis left unattended

- Where the property at the address shown inthe Statement of Fact / Schedule is leftunattended and an intruder alarm is installedbut not operative at the time of loss the first€500 of each claim will be excluded


- Damagea Whilst Your Home or any part

of it is lent to any persons other than amember of Your Household

b Whilst Your Home or any part of it is let totenants or occupied by paying guests

c Caused by Settlement or shrinkage- Any loss or Damage specifically excluded

elsewhere in Section 1 – Buildings

13(The Conditions and Exclusions which apply to your whole policy are shown on pages 57 - 64)All words in bold text are defined on pages 51-56

Buildings

m Rent and Alternative Accommodation

If Your Home is made uninhabitable by any ofthe causes under Paragraph 1 of this SectionWe will pay

i) Rent which You still have to pay for parts ofYour Home which are unfit to live in

ii) Reasonable additional costs of comparablealternative accommodation until Your Homeis fit to live in again

We insure the Buildings against the followingcauses:

We will not pay for:The Excess shown in the Schedule

- Costs which You incur without Our writtenpermission

- Any loss resulting from delays caused by ordirectly relating to incorrect planning or otherpermissions attaching to the Buildings at thetime of the loss

- any amount which We become liable to payunder Section 2 Contents Paragraph 2Additional Cover b

PARAGRAPH 2 - ADDITIONAL COVER

We also provide insurance for: We will not pay for:The Excess shown in the Schedule

a Damage to Underground ServicesAccidental Damage to cables orunderground services supplying theBuildings

b Water and Heating InstallationsDamage to any fixed domestic water orheating installation caused by freezing

c Sale of the HomeIf You contract to sell the Buildings, thepurchaser who completes the sale shall havethe benefit of the insurance provided byparagraphs a-k in this Section up to the dateof completion, provided the Buildings are nototherwise insured

d Fire Brigade ChargesWe will pay the cost of the charges made onYou by a Local Authority in accordance withthe provisions of the Fire Services Act 1981for Fire Brigade Attendance as a result of anyincident involving fire affecting the Buildingsin circumstances which give rise to a validclaim under this Policy


- Damage which You are not legallyresponsible to repair


- Damage occurring while Your Home hasbeen left Unoccupied for more than 45consecutive days

- Any amount which We are to pay underSection 2 Contents Paragraph 2 AdditionalCover o

14 (The Conditions and Exclusions which apply to your whole policy are shown on pages 57 - 64)All words in bold text are defined on pages 51-56

e Trace & AccessWe will pay the cost of removing andreplacing any part of the Buildingsnecessary to repair a household heating orwater system which has caused an escapeof water which is the subject of a valid claimunder the Policy

f Legal FeesLegal Fees which You have to pay torepossess Your Home following occupationby squatters

We also provide insurance for: We will not pay for:The Excess shown in the Schedule

PARAGRAPH 3 - INFLATION PROTECTION FOR SECTION 1

Index linkingThe Sum Insured on Buildings will be adjusted monthly in line with the House Rebuilding Cost Indexprepared by the Department of the Environment. Where there has been an inflationary increase abovethe House Rebuilding Cost Index or if this index is not available We will use a suitable alternativeindex to increase the Sum Insured. No additional premium will be charged for these adjustmentsbetween the anniversary dates of Your Policy, but the renewal premium will be calculated on therevised Sum Insured as appropriate.

Protection after lossThe Sum Insured on Buildings will continue to be index linked following loss or Damage by anycause listed in this Section while the Buildings are being reinstated, provided You take allReasonable steps to ensure that the reinstatement is carried out without undue delay.

Provided the Damage is covered under Your Policy, We will settle Your claim as explained belowsubject to the maximum amount payable

1 Where

(a) the damaged parts of the Buildings can be repaired or replaced, and

(b) Your Home is in good repair, and

(c) the Sum Insured is not less than the cost of rebuilding the Buildings, inclusive of Fees,Removal of Debris, and Local Authority Requirements

at our option We will either

(a) replace or

(b) reinstate or

(c) pay the full reasonable cost of repair to the Buildings to You.

Where We agree to pay You We reserve the right to withhold final payment until all works arecomplete, final invoice submitted and final inspection completed by Us.

2 If the damaged parts of the Buildings cannot be economically repaired or replaced, We will paythe reduction, solely due to the Damage, in the market value of the Buildings prior to theDamage

BuildingsPARAGRAPH 2 - ADDITIONAL COVER

- Loss or Damage to the component orappliance from which the water or oilescapes


- Fees incurred without Our permission

PARAGRAPH 4 - CLAIMS SETTLEMENT FOR SECTION 1

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BuildingsPARAGRAPH 4 - CLAIMS SETTLEMENT FOR SECTION 1 (CONTINUED)


3 If the Buildings are not in good repair We will make a deduction from the settlement for wear, tear,depreciation and / or Betterment

4 Under Insurance ClauseIf at the time of the Damage the Sum Insured is less than the full rebuilding cost We will pay onlyfor the proportion of the Damage which the Sum Insured bears to such cost.

5 MaintenanceYour Policy does not cover You for the cost of gradual deterioration – it is not a maintenancecontract. It is a Condition of the Policy that You keep Your property in good order and takeReasonable steps to avoid loss or Damage.

Maximum Amount PayableThe maximum amount payable in respect of any one incident (less any Excess) is:

1 Buildings including Fees, - The Sum InsuredRemoval of Debris andLocal Authority Requirements

2 Satellite Aerial - €700

3 Fire Brigade Charges - €2,000

4 Trace and Access - €700

5 Legal Fees - €12,750

6 Rent and Alternative Accommodation - 20% of the Sum Insured on Buildings

The Sum Insured on Buildings will not be reduced following payment of a claim.

Insurance is provided for any amounts whichYou become legally liable to pay in respect of:

• Accidental bodily injury, death, disease orillness of any person

• Accidental loss of or Damage to propertyarising solely as owner (but not Occupier) ofthe Buildings or the land belonging to the Home

LimitWe will pay up to €3,000,000 in connectionwith any one incident inclusive of all costs,expenses and solicitors fees which You haveto pay, provided We confirm Our agreementin writing

PARAGRAPH 5 - OWNERS LIABILITY TO THE PUBLIC

We will not pay for liability directly or indirectlyarising from:

- Any injury, death, disease or illness of anymember of Your Household

- Loss of or Damage to property owned,occupied or in the custody or control of anymember of Your Household

- An agreement unless the liability would haveexisted without the agreement

- Your employment, business or profession otherthan the provision in Your Home of:

i a child minding service for up to 2 childrenii accommodation for up to 6 paying guests

- The use of lifts or mechanically or electricallypropelled vehicles (other than gardeningequipment)

- Injury to any person in Your employment- Bodily injury, death, disease or illness or fear of

suffering bodily injury, death, disease or illnessarising out of actual or suspected exposure toAsbestos, Asbestos Dust or AsbestosContaining Materials

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BuildingsPARAGRAPH 5 - OWNERS LIABILITY TO THE PUBLIC (CONTINUED)


Insurance is provided for any amounts whichYou become legally liable to pay in respect of:

We will not pay for liability directly or indirectlyarising from:

- Accidental loss of or Damage to propertyarising out of actual or suspected exposure toAsbestos, Asbestos Dust or AsbestosContaining Materials

- The costs of management, removal, repair,alteration, recall, replacement or reinstatementof any property or part thereof arising out of thepresence of Asbestos, Asbestos Dust orAsbestos Containing Materials

- the ownership possession or use of anyBouncing Castle, inflatable game or Trampolinein or about the Buildings unless such item issituated on a soft surface in its own spaceaway from walls trees or fences and attendedor supervised by an adult whilst in use and thatany compressor or generator for such itemsmust be positioned in a location which preventsaccess by minors and allows immediate accessby adults to the cut-off switch and that thestays or support of such items are anchoredadequately at least 2 metres from the item

- the ownership possession or use of swimmingpool, hot tub, spa or Jacuzzi in or about theBuildings unless such item is attended orsupervised by an adult whilst in use and thatany pump, compressor or generator for suchitems must be positioned in a location whichprevents access by minors and allowsimmediate access by adults to the cutoff switchand when not in use the swimming pool, hottub, spa or Jacuzzi is protected or covered

- Any incident(s) where We may become legallyliable to pay under Section 2 ContentsParagraph 5 or Paragraph 6 or Section 5Caravan / Mobile Home Paragraph 3 or Section6 Home Office Paragraph 3

If You should die, Your legal personal representatives will have the protection of this cover.

Section 2Contents

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Section 2 – Contents


We insure the Contents against loss orDamage by the following causes while they arein Your Home or its domestic outbuildings andgarages

a Fire, Explosion, Lightning, Earthquake

b Smoke

c Escape of water or oil from any fixed water orheating installation or domestic appliance

d Impact involving an aircraft, aerial device oranything falling from them, or by a vehicle,train or animal

e Falling trees or branches

f Falling aerials, satellite aerials, their fittings ormasts

g Riot, Civil Commotion, Strike, Labour orPolitical Disturbance

h Malicious persons or vandals

i Storm or Flood

j Subsidence or Ground Heave of the sitebeneath the Buildings, or Landslip

This cover does not apply unless shown on the Schedule.The Maximum Amounts Payable under Paragraphs 1 and 2 of this Section are shown on Page 24

PARAGRAPH 1 - COVERWe will not pay for:

- The Excess shown in the Schedule


- Damage to the component or appliancefrom which the water or oil escapes


- Remediation to a standard which will pose arisk to health or property or carried out by acontractor not approved by Us

- Loss or Damage unless the Buildings aredamaged at the same time

- Any loss where We make a payment underSection 1 Buildings Paragraph 1 Cover f

- Damage caused by You or Your Household- Loss or Damage occurring after Your Home

has been Unoccupied for more than 45consecutive days

- Damage caused by bedding down ofstructures or settlement of made up ground

- Damage resulting from the movement ofsolid floor slabs unless the foundationsbeneath the external walls of Your Homeare damaged at the same time

- Damage caused by coastal or river erosion- Damage resulting from

i) demolition or structural repairs oralterations to the Buildings

ii) faulty workmanship or the use of defectivematerials in the Buildings


We insure the Contents against loss orDamage by the following causes while they arein Your Home or its domestic outbuildings andgarages

k Stealing or attempted stealing

l Accidental Damage to Contents owned byany member of Your Household or for whichthey are responsible

(This cover does not apply unless shown on the schedule)

Contents

We will not pay for:


- Loss by deception, unless it is only entry thatis gained by deception

- Loss or Damage caused by You or YourHousehold or by any other person(s) whohas legally entered the premises

- Loss while Your Home or any part of it is lentto any persons other than a member of YourHousehold or let to tenants or occupied bypaying guests, not involving forcible and / orviolent entry into or exit from the Buildings orits domestic outbuildings or garages

- Loss of Money from Your Home unless forceis used to gain entry into or exit from YourHome

- Loss of Money from outbuildings or garages- Loss or damage by stealing not involving

forcible and / or violent entry into or exit fromthe Buildings or its domestic outbuildings orgarages, where the property at the addressshown in the Statement of Fact / Scheduleis left unattended

- Where the property at the address shown inthe Statement of Fact / Schedule is leftunattended and an intruder alarm is installedbut not operative at the time of loss the first€500 of each claim will be excluded


- Damage to Personal Possessions andMoney

- Damage while Your Home or any part of it islent to any persons other than a member ofYour Household or let to tenants oroccupied by paying guests

- Damage caused by Settlement or shrinkage- Deterioration of food- Damage solely caused by mechanical,

electrical, electronic or computer failures orbreakdowns or breakages

- Any loss, destruction or Damage specificallyexcluded elsewhere in Section 2 Contents

- Damage caused by assembling ordismantling of the apparatus in respect ofBusiness Equipment

- Damage to Musical Instruments used or heldfor business or professional purposes

- Loss of tone of Musical Instruments or thecost of replacing broken strings or drum skinsor Damage caused by scratching, denting orbruising of such instruments


PARAGRAPH 2 - ADDITIONAL COVER

We also provide cover against:

a Deep Freezer ContentsLoss of or Damage to food in a fridge ordomestic deep freezer in Your Home causedby a rise or fall in temperature orcontamination from refrigerant or refrigerantfumes. We will also pay for loss of orDamage to food which has been removedfrom the deep freezer following an incidentWe insure

b Rent and Alternative AccommodationIf Your Home is made uninhabitable by anyof the causes insured under this SectionWe will payi Rent which You still have to pay for parts

of Your Home which are unfit to live inii Reasonable additional costs

of comparable alternative accommodationuntil Your Home is fit to live in again

c Door LocksReplacement and installation of locks of anyexternal door of Your Home or any garageor its domestic outbuildings or any domesticsafe or burglar alarm keyswitch if the keyshave been lost or damaged

d Contents in the GardenLoss of or Damage to the Contents by anycause insured under this Section occurringwithin the boundaries of the land belongingto Your Home

e Contents temporarily removed Loss of or Damage to the Contents by anycause insured under this Section whiletemporarily removed from Your Home

i into a bank safe deposit, occupied privatedwelling or any Building where any membersof Your Household are living or carrying ontheir business within the Geographical Limits

ii elsewhere within the Geographical Limits

f Reinstatement of Title DeedsThe cost of replacing the title deeds to YourHome if they are lost or damaged by anycause insured under this Section while inYour Home or lodged with Your BuildingSociety, Bank or Solicitor

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- The Excess shown on the Schedule

- Loss or Damage due to the deliberate act ofthe power supply authority or the withholdingor restricting of power by the authority

- Loss or Damage resulting from neglect byYou or Your Household


- Any loss resulting from delays caused by ordirectly relating to incorrect planning or otherpermissions attaching to the Buildings at thetime of the loss

- Costs which You incur without Ourwritten permission

- Any amount which We become liable to pay under Section 1 Buildings Paragraph 1Cover m

- Loss of or Damage to Money

- Loss or Damage by Stealing not involvingforcible and violent entry into or exit from aBuilding

- Property removed for sale or exhibition- Loss or Damage in a furniture depository- Loss or Damage caused by malicious

persons or vandals- Loss or Damage caused by Storm or Flood

to property not in a Building- Any amount exceeding 20% of the Contents

Sum Insured- Accidental Damage


ContentsPARAGRAPH 2 - ADDITIONAL COVER


g Loss of OilThe cost of oil lost from the domestic heatinginstallation following Accidental Damage toany part of the domestic heating installation

h Clean up expensesThe cost of cleaning up expenses, whichYou have to pay, following the escape of oilfrom the domestic heating installation

i Jury ServiceWe will pay You €50 per day for each dayYou attend at court for jury service as longas You give Us satisfactory written proof ofYour jury service

The Excess shown in Your Schedule is notapplicable

j Wedding GiftsThe cost of replacing wedding gifts if they arelost or damaged by any cause insured underthis Section, while in Your Home for a periodof one month before and one month after thewedding day of You or a member of YourHousehold

k Christmas GiftsThe cost of replacing Christmas Gifts if theyare lost or damaged by any cause insuredunder this Section while in Your Homeduring the months of December and January

l Unauthorised use of Credit Cards Financial loss resulting from the unauthoriseduse of bank cash cards, debit cards, charge,cheque and/or credit cards, anywhere withinthe Geographical Limits and Worldwide upto 60 days in any one Period of Insurance

m Visitors Personal EffectsLoss or Damage to Personal Effectsbelonging to visitors not more specificallyinsured by another policy

n Moving HouseLoss or Damage to Contents in transit byland from Your Home for permanent removalto another Home within the GeographicalLimits by professional removal contractors

o Fire Brigade ChargesThe cost of the charges levied on You by aLocal Authority in accordance with theprovisions of the Fire Services Act 1981 forFire Brigade Attendance as the result of anyincident involving fire affecting the Contentsin circumstances which give rise to a validclaim under this Policy



- Loss occurring after Your Home has beenUnoccupied for more than 45 consecutivedays

- Landscaping costs- Damage occurring after Your Home has

been Unoccupied for more than 45consecutive days

- Loss or Damage which You/YourHousehold are covered for under anothercontract of insurance

- Losses not reported to the issuingorganisation within 24 hours of discovery ofthe loss

- Losses occurring due to the credit card(s) notbeing used in accordance with the conditionsof use of the issuing organisation.

- Property owned by paying guests

- Loss or Damage to china, glass,earthenware and other items of a brittlenature unless they have been packed byprofessional packers

- Loss or Damage to Contents in or in transitto or from any depository

- Any amount which We are required to payunder Section 1 Buildings Paragraph 2Additional Cover d



p Fatal Accident BenefitThe accidental death of You and/or Yourspouse or de facto spouse permanentlyresiding in Your Home as a result of:i fire, lightning, explosionii assault by thieves in the Buildings or on

the streetiii travelling as a fare paying passenger in a

train, bus, licensed taxi, hackney orairplane where death occurs within threecalendar months of when the injuriesoccurred



ContentsPARAGRAPH 2 - ADDITIONAL COVER


Index LinkingThe Sum Insured will be adjusted at monthly intervals in accordance with the percentage change inthe Durable Household Goods Section of the Consumer Price Index. Where there has been aninflationary increase above the Durable Household Goods Section of the Consumer Price Index or ifthis index is not available We will use a suitable alternative index to increase the Sum Insured. Noadditional premium will be charged for these adjustments between the anniversary dates of YourPolicy, but the renewal premium will be calculated on the revised Sums Insured as appropriate.

The Sum Insured should be reviewed periodically by You because changes in these indices may notbe sufficient for Your Contents.

Following insured Damage, We will settle Your claim as explained below:

1 Where the Damage can be economically repaired, We will either arrange or authorise repair

2 Where the damaged or lost item can be replaced with an item of similar quality, We will eitherarrange or authorise replacement. If an exact replacement is not available, We will either arrangeor authorise replacement with an item of similar quality

Where the replacement or repair of any item results in an increase in the value of that item Wemay make a deduction in respect of Betterment

3 Where We are unable to economically repair or replace the item with an item of similar quality, Wewill make a cash payment equal to an agreed replacement value

4 We will make a deduction for wear, tear and depreciation in respect of the following items:

• clothing, furs, household linen & fabrics• floor coverings• TV, audio, video, personal computer, recording equipment and ancillary material including CDs,

tapes, records and software

5 Under Insurance ClauseIf at the time of the loss or Damage the Sum Insured is less than the cost of replacing all theContents as new less an allowance for wear and tear We will pay only for the proportion of theloss or Damage which the Sum Insured bears to such cost.

ContentsPARAGRAPH 4 - CLAIMS SETTLEMENT FOR SECTION 2

Maximum Amount PayableThe maximum amount payable in respect of any one incident (less any Excess) is:

1 Contents - The Contents Sum Insured shown in the Schedule subject to the following limits:

- Business Equipment €4,000- Money €400- Satellite Aerials €700

2 Deep Freezer Contents - €2,000

3 Rent and AlternativeAccommodation - 20% of Contents Sum Insured

4 Door Locks - €700

5 Contents in the Garden - €1,000

6 Title Deeds - €700

7 Clean Up Expenses - €2,000

8 Jury Service - €700

9 Wedding Gifts - An additional 10% of the Contents Sum Insured

10 Christmas Gifts - An additional 10% of the Contents Sum Insured

11 Credit Cards - €1,275

12 Visitors Personal Effects - €700

13 Fire Brigade Charges - €2,000

14 Fatal Accident Benefit - €5,000

15 High Risk Items - 50% of Contents Sum Insured- Single Article Limit - 10% of Contents Sum Insured

16 Contents temporarily - 20% of Contents Sum Insuredremoved

The Contents Sum Insured will not be reduced following payment of a claim


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ContentsPARAGRAPH 5 - THIRD PARTY LIABILITY

Insurance is provided for any amounts whichYou or any member of Your Householdbecome legally liable to pay in respect of:

• Accidental bodily injury, death, disease orillness of any person

• Accidental loss of or Damage to propertyarising:a as Occupiers (but not owners) of the

Buildings or the land belonging tothe Home

b in any other personal capacityc as an employer of any Domestic

Employee in the Republic of Ireland orWorldwide during a temporary visit

Limit

We will pay:

up to €3,000,000 in connection with any oneincident inclusive of any costs, expenses andsolicitors’ fees which You have to pay,provided We confirm Our agreement inwriting

We will not pay for liability arising directly orindirectly from:

- Any injury, death, disease or illness of anymember of Your Household other than YourDomestic Employees

- Loss of or Damage to property owned or inthe custody or control of any member ofYour Household


- The employment, business or profession ofany member of Your Household other thanthe provision in Your Home ofi a child minding service for up to 2 childrenii accommodation for up to 6 paying guests

- The transmission of any communicable/transmissible/infectious disease by anymember of Your Household

- Bodily Injury, death, disease or illness orfear of suffering Bodily Injury, death, diseaseor illness arising out of actual or suspectedexposure to Asbestos, Asbestos Dust orAsbestos Containing Materials

- Accidental loss or Damage to propertyarising out of actual or suspected exposureto Asbestos, Asbestos Dust or AsbestosContaining Materials

- The costs of management, removal, repair,alteration, recall, replacement or reinstatementof any property or part thereof arising out ofthe presence of Asbestos, Asbestos Dustor Asbestos Containing Materials

- Injury, death, disease or illness (other than toa Domestic Employee) or Damage arisingout ofi the ownership of land or Buildings by any

member of Your Householdii the occupation of land or Buildings by any

member of Your Household other thanthe Buildings or the lands belonging tothe Home

iii the use of horses other than at YourHome

iv mechanically or electrically propelled orassisted vehicles (other than motorisedgardening equipment and invalidwheelchairs), lifts, boats (other than handpropelled boats), hovercraft, jet ski, aircraft(other than model aircraft), trailers orCaravans owned by or in the custody orcontrol of any member of Your Household

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ContentsGENERAL EXCLUSIONS TO PARAGRAPH 5 (continued)


v ownership, possession, use or dischargeof firearms other than Sporting Gunswhere You or any member of YourHousehold is currently authorised by aFirearm Certificate granted under theFirearms Act 1925 and / or subsequentAct(s) in respect of each firearmpossession, use or carriage and suchfirearm(s) are stored separately fromammunition in a safe designed for suchuse and stored and used solely by You orcarried by an adult authorised by You

vi ownership, possession or use ofdangerous dogs as specified inregulations made under the Control ofDogs Act 1986 or amendments thereon ifsuch ownership, possession or use is notin accordance with the provisions of suchregulations

vii the ownership possession or use of anyBouncing Castle, inflatable game orTrampoline in or about the Buildingsunless such item is situated on a softsurface in its own space away from wallstrees or fences and attended orsupervised by an adult whilst in use andthat any compressor or generator forsuch items must be positioned in alocation which prevents access by minorsand allows immediate access by adults tothe cut-off switch and that the stays orsupport of such items are anchoredadequately at least 2 metres from theitem

viii the ownership possession or use ofswimming pool, hot tub, spa or Jacuzzi inor about the Buildings unless such itemis attended or supervised by an adultwhilst in use and that any pump,compressor or generator for such itemsmust be positioned in a location whichprevents access by minors and allowsimmediate access by adults to the cutoffswitch and when not in use theswimming pool, hot tub, spa or Jacuzzi isprotected or covered

ix Any incident(s) where We may becomelegally liable to pay under Section 1Buildings Paragraph 5 or Section 5Caravan / Mobile Home Paragraph 3 orSection 6 Home Office Paragraph 3

If You or a member of Your Household claiming should die, You/their legal personal representativeswill have the protection of this Cover.

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If You are a tenant of Your Home and not theowner or landlord, We will pay all sums whichYou are liable to pay under the terms of Yourtenancy agreement for:

a BuildingsDamage to the Buildings by any cause insured in Section 2 - Contents -Paragraph 1- Cover

b Decorations and FixturesDamage to internal decorations or landlordsfixtures and fittings of the Buildings by anycause insured in Section 2 - Contents -Paragraph 1 - Cover

c Underground ServicesAccidental Damage to cables or undergroundservices supplying the Buildings

d Glass and Sanitary WareBreakage of fixed glass in walls, doors and roofsincluding double glazed units, solar panels,ceramic hobs or tops, washbasins, pedestals,shower cubicles, baths, sinks, lavatory pansand other sanitary ware in the Buildings

The Maximum Amount Payable in respect ofany one incident is 20% of the Contents SumInsured in any one Period of Insurance


- Loss or Damage caused by Fire,Subsidence, Ground Heave of the sitebeneath the Buildings, or Landslip

- Loss or Damage to property owned by Youor any member of Your Household

PARAGRAPH 6 - TENANTS LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE

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Section 3Personal PossessionsOutside The HomeA Unspecified ValuablesB Specified Items

Section 3 – Personal PossessionsOutside the HomePARAGRAPH 1 - COVERThis cover does not apply unless shown on The Schedule.Only paragraphs shown in the schedule are covered.

We insure:

Property owned by any member of YourHousehold or for which they are responsibleanywhere within the Geographical Limits andWorldwide for up to 60 days in any Period ofInsurance.

a Accidental loss of or Damage to Valuables,Clothing and Personal Effects

b Loss of Money used or held solely forprivate, social or domestic purposes

c Accidental loss of or Damage to sportsequipment owned by members of YourHousehold or for which they are responsible



- Any article used or held for business orprofessional purposes

- Contact lenses, mobile phones, laptops,hearing aids, china, glass, porcelain articlesand items of a brittle nature, householdgoods and domestic appliances

- Any loss or Damage exceeding €400 inrespect of a Pedal Cycle or any loss orDamage to any Pedal Cycle for which coveris provided under Section 4 of this Policy

- Musical instruments used or held forbusiness or professional purposes

- Loss of tone of musical instruments or thecost of replacing broken strings or drum skinsor Damage caused by scratching, denting orbruising of such instruments

- Camping equipment- External television satellite receiving

equipment

- Securities, certificates (other than savings certificates and documents) of any kind

- Depreciation in value of Money- Loss of Money caused by errors or

omissions in payments, receipts or book-keeping

- Loss of Money not reported to the Gardai or local Law Enforcement Agency within 24hours of discovery

- Loss of Money used or held for business orprofessional purposes

- Motor vehicles, trailers, Caravans, boats,vessels, aircraft and their respective parts oraccessories

- Living creatures- Loss or Damage while taking part in

organised racing (other than on foot) orprofessional sports

- Loss or Damage to equipment whilst in use


A. UNSPECIFIED VALUABLES, CLOTHINGAND PERSONAL EFFECTS, PERSONALMONEY AND SPORTS EQUIPMENTThe Sum Insured for this Section and themaximum amount payable in respect of any oneitem is shown on the Policy Schedule

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Personal Possessions Outsidethe HomeB. SPECIFIED ITEMS

We insure:

Accidental loss of or Damage to items specifiedin the Schedule and owned by any member ofYour Household or for which they areresponsible anywhere in the GeographicalLimits and Worldwide for up to 60 days in anyPeriod of Insurance



- Any article used or held solely for business orprofessional purposes

- Pedal Cycles- Follow on charges associated with mobile

phones

GENERAL EXCLUSIONS TOSECTION 3


- Damage caused by cleaning, repairing,restoring or renovating

- Damage solely caused by mechanical,electrical, electronic or computer failures orbreakdowns or breakages

- Loss or Damage caused by nationalisationor confiscation by any authority

- Loss by deception unless it is only entry intoYour Home that is gained by deception

- Loss or Damage by stealing from a motorvehicle, unless the property is concealedwithin a glove compartment, or locked boot,following forcible and violent entry into asecurely locked vehicle



Index LinkingThe Sum Insured will be adjusted at monthly intervals in accordance with the percentage increasechange in the Durable Household Goods Section of the Consumer Price Index. Where there hasbeen an inflationary increase above the Durable Household Goods Section of the Consumer PriceIndex or if this index is not available We will use a suitable alternative index to increase the SumInsured. No additional premium will be charged for these adjustments between the anniversary datesof Your Policy, but the renewal premium will be calculated on the revised Sums Insured asappropriate.

The Sums Insured should be reviewed periodically by You, because changes in the DurableHousehold Goods Section of the Consumer Price Index may not be sufficient for PersonalPossessions.

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1 a Where the Damage can be economically repaired, including clothing, We will either arrange orauthorise repair

b Where the damaged or lost item can be replaced with an item of similar quality, We will eitherarrange or authorise replacement. If an exact replacement is not available, We will either arrangeor authorise replacement with an item of similar quality


c Where We are unable to economically repair or replace the item with an item of similar quality,We will make a cash payment equal to an agreed replacement value

d Where We have offered repair or replacement, but You prefer a cash settlement, We will payYou an amount equal to the amount We would have paid had the item been repaired orreplaced

2 We may make a deduction for wear, tear and depreciation for clothing

Maximum Amount Payable

The maximum amount payable in respect of any one incident (less any Excess) is:

1 Unspecified Valuables, Clothing, - The Sum Insured subject to a maximumPersonal Effects and Sports Equipment - amount as outlined on the Policy

Schedule in respect of any one item except for

2 Pedal Cycles - €4003 Money - €4004 Specified Items - The Sum Insured

PARAGRAPH 3 - CLAIMS SETTLEMENT FOR SECTION 3Provided the loss or Damage is covered under Your Policy, We will settle Your claim as explainedbelow subject to the maximum amount payable.

Personal Possessions Outsidethe Home


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Section 4Pedal Cycles

Section 4 – Pedal Cycles

This cover does not apply unless shown on the Schedule

PARAGRAPH 1 - COVERWe insure: We will not pay for:


Accidental loss of or Damage to Pedal Cyclesanywhere within the Geographical Limits andWorldwide for up to 60 days in any Period ofInsurance

- Stealing of the Pedal Cycle or parts of thePedal Cycle or accessories whilst outsidethe boundaries of the land belonging to YourHome unless the Pedal Cycle is in a lockedbuilding or has been immobilised by asecurity device

- Loss or Damage while the Pedal Cycle isbeing used for racing

- Loss or Damage to tyres or accessories unless the Pedal Cycle is lost or damaged atthe same time

- Damage caused by cleaning, repairing,restoring or renovating

- Loss or Damage caused by nationalisationor confiscation by any authority

- Damage solely caused by mechanical,electrical, electronic or computer failures orbreakdowns or breakages

- Any amount payable in respect of loss orDamage to Pedal Cycles for which Wemake a payment under Section 3 PersonalPossessions Outside the Home Paragraph 1Cover a Unspecified Valuables, Clothing andPersonal Effects, Personal Money and SportsEquipmenta) Accidental loss or Damage

to Valuables, clothing and PersonalEffects



Index LinkingThe Sum Insured will be adjusted at monthly intervals in accordance with the percentage increasechange in the Durable Household Goods Section of the Consumer Price Index. Where there hasbeen an inflationary increase above the Durable Household Goods Section of the Consumer PriceIndex or if this index is not available We will use a suitable alternative index to increase the SumInsured. No additional premium will be charged for these adjustments between the anniversary datesof Your Policy, but the renewal premium will be calculated on the revised Sums Insured asappropriate.

The Sums Insured should be reviewed periodically by You, because changes in the DurableHousehold Goods Section of the Consumer Price Index may not be sufficient for Pedal Cycles

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PARAGRAPH 3 - CLAIMS SETTLEMENT FOR SECTION 4Provided the loss or Damage is covered under Your Policy, We will settle Your claims as explainedbelow subject to the maximum amount payable.

1 Where the Damage can be economically repaired, We will either arrange or authorise repair2 Where the damaged or lost item can be replaced with an item of similar quality, We will either

arrange or authorise replacement. If an exact replacement is not available, We will arrange orauthorise replacement with an item of similar quality


3 Where We are unable to economically repair, or replace the item with an item of similar quality, Wewill make a cash payment equal to an agreed replacement value

4 Where We have offered repair or replacement, but You prefer a cash settlement, We will pay Youan amount equal to the amount We would have paid had the item been repaired or replaced

Maximum Amount PayableThe maximum amount payable in respect of any one Pedal Cycle for which cover is specificallyadvised to and agreed by Us is the Sum Insured (less any Excess)

Pedal Cycles

Section 5Caravan /Mobile Home

Section 5 – Caravan/Mobile Home


PARAGRAPH 1 - COVER

We will not pay for:We insure the Caravan against: - The Excess shown in the Schedule

1 Loss of or Damage within the Republic ofIreland and while temporarily elsewhere, butwithin the Geographical Limits (includingtransit between ports) in Your custody orcontrol provided that the period for whichYou are outside the Republic of Ireland, doesnot exceed 60 days in any one Period ofInsurance

2 If there is Loss or Damage which is insuredby this Section, We will pay the Reasonablecost of:i) protection and removal to the nearest

suitable repairersii) delivery to Your Home address or to the

Caravan’s permanent site within theRepublic of Ireland

3 Loss of Usei) the Reasonable cost of hiring another

Caravan or other alternativeaccommodation

ii) cost of hiring charges for bookings Youhave paid prior to the loss or Damage

4 Salvage ChargesAll Reasonable costs and expenses whichYou have to pay to reduce or avoid a losswhich would have resulted in a claim underthis Section during the course of any seatransit

- Loss or Damage while the Caravan is on asite away from Your home for more than 30days caused by overturning of the Caravan byStorm or flood unless it is securely anchoredto the ground at all four corners of the chassis

- Loss or Damage while the Caravan is beingused in any motor sport

- Loss or Damage while the Caravan is usedas a permanent residence

- Loss or Damage occurring while theCaravan is let out on hire

- Loss or Damage caused by Storm to thetent of a trailer tent or any awning

- Loss or Damage caused by seepage ofwater into the Caravan through seams orseals

- Loss or Damage caused deliberately by anymember of Your Household or any personhaving use of the Caravan

- Damage to tyres by application of brakes orby road punctures, cuts or bursts

- Loss or Damage to furniture, furnishings orutensils caused by malicious Damage orstealing while the Caravan is left unattendedunless the loss or Damage occurred whenYour Caravan was locked

- The costs of repairing mechanical, electrical,electronic or computer failures or breakdownsor breakages


PARAGRAPH 2 - CLAIMS SETTLEMENT FOR SECTION 5Provided the loss or Damage is covered under Your Policy, We will settle Your claim as explainedbelow subject to the maximum amount payable

1 We will pay the cost of work carried out in repairing or replacing the damaged parts of theCaravan

2 If the Caravan is lost or damaged beyond economical repair:i) within 12 months of Your having purchased it new, We will pay the cost of replacement as new,

or at Our option, We will replace as newii) Otherwise than in i) We will pay the market value

3 If We know that the Caravan is the subject of a hire purchase agreement, We will pay the ownerwhose receipt shall be a full discharge

4 For furniture, furnishings, utensils and household linen, We will pay the cost of replacement asnew, or at Our option, We will replace as new except for:i) household linen where a deduction for wear and tear will be madeii) items that can be economically repaired (including household linen) where the cost of repair will

be paidBy household linen We mean towels, bed and table linenWhere the replacement or repair of any item results in an increase in the value of that item Wemay make a deduction in respect of Betterment

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If You should die Your legal personal representatives will have the protection of this cover(The Conditions and Exclusions which apply to your whole policy are shown on pages 57 - 64)All words in bold text are defined on pages 51-56

Maximum Amount PayableThe maximum amount payable in respect of any one incident less any Excess is:

1. Caravan The Sum Insured unless claimssettlement 2 i) applies

2. Removal and delivery - €3203. Loss of use - €15 per day subject to €200 in total4 Salvage Charges - No limit5 Contents (excluding barbecues) in a securely locked - €750

outbuilding located at the Caravan’s permanent site

The Excess shown in Your Schedule does not apply to 2 or 3 above.

Sums insured will not be reduced following payment of a claim.

Caravan/Mobile Home

PARAGRAPH 2 - CLAIMS SETTLEMENT FOR SECTION 5 (continued)

PARAGRAPH 3 - THIRD PARTY LIABILITY

You are insured for any amounts which You orany member of Your Household become legallyliable to pay in respect of:

• Accidental Bodily Injury, death, disease orillness of any person

• Accidental loss of or Damage to propertyarising out of the ownership, possession or use of the Caravan

We will also cover the legal liability of any otherperson who is using or has custody of theCaravan with Your permission provided suchliability is not insured elsewhere

Limit

We will pay:up to €3,000,000 in connection with any oneincident inclusive of any costs, expenses andsolicitors’ fees which You have to pay, providedWe confirm Our agreement in writing


- Injury, death, disease or illness of anymember of Your Household

- Loss of or Damage to property owned,occupied or in the custody or control of anymember of Your Household

- A Caravan which is used as a permanentdwelling or on hire

- Towing during hire- An agreement unless the liability would have

existed without the agreement- Injury, death, disease, illness or Damage

arising from Your profession or business- Injury, death, disease, illness or Damage

arising from any mechanically propelledvehicle, by which the Caravan is beingtowed or transported

- Injury to any person in Your employment- use of the Caravan for commercial purposes- use of the Caravan for which insurance is

compulsory under the Road Traffic Acts- Any incident(s) where We may become

legally liable to pay under Section 1 BuildingsParagraph 5 or Section 2 ContentsParagraph 5 or Paragraph 6 or Section 6Paragraph 3

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Section 6Home Office

Section 6 – Home Office

- Loss or Damage unless force is used to gainentry into or exit from Your Home or itsdomestic outbuildings

- Any loss or Damage specifically excludedelsewhere in Section 2 - Contents

PARAGRAPH 2 - CLAIMS SETTLEMENT FOR SECTION 6Following insured Damage, We will settle Your claim as explained below:

1 Where the Damage can be economically repaired, We will either arrange or authorise repair

2 Where the damaged or lost item can be replaced with an item of similar quality, We will eitherarrange or authorise replacement. If an exact replacement is not available, We will either arrangeor authorise replacement with an item of similar quality.Where the replacement or repair of any item results in an increase in the value of that item Wemay make a deduction in respect of Betterment

3 Where We are unable to economically repair or replace the item with an item of similar quality, Wewill make a cash payment equal to an agreed replacement value

4 Where We have offered repair or replacement, but You prefer a cash settlement, We will pay Youan amount equal to the amount We would have paid had the item been repaired or replaced

5 For clothing and household linen, We may make a deduction for wear, tear and depreciation.By household linen We mean towels, bed and table linen

6 If the Contents Sum Insured is less than the cost of replacing all the Contents as new, We maymake a deduction for wear, tear and depreciation on all items

Maximum Amount PayableThe maximum amount payable in respect of any one incident is 20% of the Contents Sum Insured(less any Excess)


PARAGRAPH 3 - THIRD PARTY LIABILITY

Insurance is provided for any amounts whichYou or any member of Your Householdbecome legally liable to pay in respect of:

• Accidental Bodily Injury, death, disease orillness of any person

• Accidental loss of or Damage to propertyarising directly from the use of Your Home orits domestic outbuildings as an office

Limit

We will pay:

up to €3,000,000 in connection with any oneincident inclusive of any costs, expenses andsolicitors fees which You have to pay, providedWe confirm Our agreement in writing


- Any injury, death, disease or illness of anymember of Your Household other than YourDomestic Employees

- Loss of or Damage to property owned by orin the custody or control of any member ofYour Household


- The employment, business or profession ofany member of Your Household except asstated in this Section

- The transmission of any communicable/transmissible/ infectious disease by anymember of Your Household

- The dispensing of any medicine


PARAGRAPH 1 - COVER

We will not pay for:- The Excess shown in the Schedule

The cover provided under Paragraph 1 -Section 2 - Contents extends to includeOffice Contents in Your Home or itsdomestic outbuildings

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GENERAL EXCLUSIONS TOPARAGRAPH 3 (continued) We will not pay for liability arising directly or indirectly from:

- The exercise of professional skills associated withprofessional qualifications

- Injury, death, disease or illness (other than to a DomesticEmployee) or Damage arising out ofi the ownership of land or Buildings by any member of

Your Householdii the occupation of land or buildings by any member of

Your Household other than the Buildings or thelands belonging to the Home

iii the use of horses other than at Your Homeiv mechanically or electrically propelled or assisted

vehicles (other than motorised gardening equipmentand invalid wheelchairs), lifts, boats (other than handpropelled boats), hovercraft, jet ski, aircraft, (otherthan model aircraft), trailers or Caravans owned by orin the custody or control of any member of YourHousehold

v ownership, possession, use or discharge of firearms,other than sporting guns where You or any memberof Your Household is currently authorised by aFirearm Certificate granted under the Firearms Act1925 and/or subsequent Act(s) in respect of eachfirearm possession, use or carriage and suchfirearm(s) are stored separately from ammunition in asafe designed for such use and stored and usedsolely by the Policyholder or carried by an adultauthorised by the Policyholder

vi ownership, possession, or use of dangerous dogs asspecified in regulations made under the Control ofDogs Act 1986 or amendments thereon if suchownership, possession or use is not in accordancewith the provisions of such regulations

- Any incident(s) where We may become legally liable topay under Section 1 Buildings Paragraph 5 or Section 2Contents Paragraph 5 or Paragraph 6, Section 5Caravan / Mobile Home Paragraph 3


Home Office

If You or a Member of Your Household claiming should die, Your/their legal personal representativeswill have the protection of this Cover.

Section 7Personal Accident

Section 7 – Personal Accident

The undernoted benefits will be paid in theevent of You or Your spouse/defacto spousesustaining Bodily Injury which within 365 daysis the sole cause of any of the injuries specifiedbelow in any Period of Insurance

BENEFITS1. Death (accidental) - €50,0002. Loss of Limb or

Loss of Eye - €50,0003. Loss of 2 or more limbs

or both eyes or one ofeach - €50,000

4. Permanent Disability(from all gainfulemployment) - €50,000

We will not pay for any Bodily Injury sustained:a) whilst driving with more than the legally

permitted level of alcohol in the bloodb) whilst engaging in aviation except Air Travelc) as a result of or which is contributed to by

the taking of a drug unless it is taken onproper medical advice and is not for thetreatment of drug addiction

d) as a result of attempting or committingsuicide

e) whilst engaging in or practising for any ofthe Excluded Activities

f) which is the result of or is contributed to byi) the pregnancy (including childbirth) of

You or Your spouse/defacto spouseii) Bodily Injury which is the result of a

gradually operating causeg) which is directly or indirectly attributable to

HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) and/orany HIV related illness including AIDS(Acquired ImmunoDeficiency Syndrome)and/or any mutant derivative or variationsthereof however caused


CLAIMS SETTLEMENT FOR SECTION 7

a) NotificationYou must notify Us in writing as soon as possible after any accident which may entitle You toclaim under this Policy

b) Medical EvidenceYou must produce for Us at Your own expense any medical certificates and other evidencewhich We may require. In addition if necessary You or Your spouse/defacto spouse must submitto medical examination at Our expense as frequently as We require in connection with any claim

c) Policy BenefitsWe will not pay in respect of You or Your spouse/defacto spouse under more than one ofBenefits 1 to 4 in connection with the same accident

d) Multiple AccidentsIf an accident happens which gives rise to a claim under Benefits 1 to 4 of this Policy We will notcover any further accidents to You or Your spouse/defacto spouse

e) Loss of Limb or Loss of Eye ClaimsLoss of Limb or Loss of Eye must be proved to Our Reasonable satisfaction to be permanentand without expectation of recovery before we will pay Benefit 2 or 3.

f) DisappearanceIn the event of the disappearance of You or Your spouse/defacto spouse if after a suitable periodof time it is Reasonable to believe that You or Your spouse/defacto spouse has died as a resultof accidental Bodily Injury the Benefit 1 shall become payable subject to a signed undertakingthat if the belief is subsequently found to be wrong the payment under Benefit 1 shall be refundedto Us

g) InterestInterest will not be added to any amount payable

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Definitions of terms used in Your Policy

Any word listed under “DEFINITIONS” will carry the same meaning wherever it appears in YourPolicy in bold print:

Definitions are listed in Alphabetical Order

Accidental Damage Damage immediately caused by external means other than adeliberate act of the Policyholder

Air Travel Means boarding, travelling in or alighting from any fully licensedpassenger carrying aircraft as a passenger but not as a member ofthe crew for the purposes of carrying out work in the aircraft

Asbestos Asbestos shall mean crocidolite amosite chrysotile fibrous actinolitefibrous anthophyllite or fibrous tremolite or any mixture containing any ofthose materials

Asbestos Containing Asbestos Containing materials shall mean any material containingMaterials Asbestos or Asbestos Dust

Asbestos Dust Asbestos Dust shall mean fibres or particles of Asbestos

Betterment Increase in value following repair or replacement

Bodily Injury Bodily Injury resulting solely and directly from accidental outwardviolent and visible means (including as the direct result of exposure tothe elements) and does not include sickness or disease or anynaturally occurring condition or degenerative process

Buildings The Home and its domestic outbuildings, garages, greenhouses,sanitary fixtures, swimming pools, permanently sited hot tubs, tenniscourts, patios, terraces, drives, footpaths, walls, gates, hedges,fences, aerials, satellite aerials and fittings and masts, includinglandlords fixtures and fittings to the building, fitted wooden orlaminated flooring, kitchen, bathroom or bedroom units and theirIntegrated Appliances all on the same site

Business Equipment Computers, keyboards, visual display units and printers, wordprocessing equipment, desk top publishing units, multi-user smallbusiness computers, facsimile machines, photocopiers, typewriters,computer aided design equipment, telecommunication equipment andoffice furniture owned by You or any member of Your Household butexcluding Business Equipment otherwise insured

Caravan Any caravan, trailer tent or mobile home including its fixtures, fittings,awnings, furniture, furnishings and utensils owned by any member ofYour Household and described in the Schedule used solely forsocial, domestic and pleasure purposes

Contents All property including Business Equipment, Valuables, Clothing,Personal Effects and Money in Your Home or its domesticoutbuildings, garages or greenhouses owned by any member of YourHousehold or for which they are responsible

Fixtures and fittings for which You are responsible as occupier of theBuildings including aerials, satellite aerials and their fittings and masts

Visitors and Domestic Employees Personal Effects not otherwiseinsured

Property Not Covered:- Buildings including fitted wooden or laminated flooring, kitchen,

bathroom or bedroom units and their integrated appliances unlessinsured as part of Tenant’s Improvements or Owner’sImprovements (Apartment) cover

- Caravans, boats, motor vehicles, trailers, vessels, aircraft and theirrespective accessories or parts

- Plants, trees and shrubs in the garden

Definitions

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Definitions

(The Conditions and Exclusions which apply to your whole policy are shown on Pages 57-64)

- Living creatures- Money and stamps belonging to resident Domestic Employees or

paying guests- Securities, certificates (other than savings certificates and

documents)- Property other than Business Equipment used or held for

business or professional purposes- Property more specifically insured by another Policy

Damage Physical harm immediately caused by an insured peril

Domestic Employees Any person under a contract of service with You which is solely forprivate domestic duties including gardeners, persons carrying out repairwork, other temporary or casual employees, other than contractors orpersons engaged solely for the purposes of demolition, nonmaintenance alterations, extensions, redecoration or renovations to anypart of the Home

Endorsement An amendment to Your Policy

Excess The amount shown in Your Schedule which You pay for any oneincident resulting in a claim

If claims are made under two or more Sections for loss or Damageresulting from the same cause at the same time, only one Excess willbe deducted from the total amount of the claim payment

If the total amount of the claim is greater than the limit of the SumInsured in respect of such claim the Excess will be deducted fromsuch limit

Excluded Activities Means aqualung or scuba diving, bungee jumping, flying, footballother than soccer as an amateur, hand-gliding, hunting on horseback,hurling, motor competitions, motorcycling as a rider or passenger,mountaineering or cliff or rock climbing, parachuting, pot-holing, racingother than on foot or in dinghies, using power driven woodworkingmachinery in connection with business or occupation, winter sportsother than curling or skating

Fees Architects, surveyors and other professional fees which You have topay in connection with repairing or reinstating the Buildings

Fees not covered:- Those which You have to pay to prepare a claim- Those which You incur without Our permission

Geographical Limits Member States of the European Union

Ground Heave Upward movement or expansion of the site on which the Buildingstands due to the removal of load from it or to actions within the siteitself

High Risk Items Television, personal computer, audio and video equipment, jewelleryand articles of precious metal, clocks, watches, photographicequipment, furs, pictures, works of art, curios and collections.

Home The house, bungalow or self-contained purpose built apartment at theaddress shown in the Schedule used solely as Your Household’smain private dwelling other than for occasional business use asdescribed in Your Policy

Integrated Appliances Devices designed for a specific task which are fixed to or form partof the Buildings or are fittings to the Buildings

Landslip Downward movement of sloping ground resulting from the action ofself-weight stresses and imposed loadings exceeding the availablestrength of the ground

Definitions

(The Conditions and Exclusions which apply to your whole policy are shown on Pages 57-64)

Local Authority The additional costs You have to pay to meet Local AuthorityRequirements Requirements when repairing or reinstating Damage to the Buildings

Costs not covered:- Any cost for complying with requirements or regulations of which

You are aware before the loss or Damage occurred

Loss of Eye Means total and irrecoverable loss of sight in one or both eyes

Loss of Limb Means loss of one or more limbs. In the case of a lower limb, loss byphysical severance at or above the ankle or permanent total loss ofuse of an entire leg or foot. In the case of an upper limb, loss byphysical severance of entire four fingers or permanent total loss of useof an entire arm or hand

Material Fact Any information or circumstance concerning You, the cover or theproperty to be insured which may affect the Terms or Conditions orpremium payable in respect of the Insurance. If You are in any doubtas to whether the information may be material such information shouldbe disclosed

Money Cash, bank and currency notes, cheques, money and postal orders,postage stamps (not part of a collection), savings stamps and savingscertificates, premium bonds, luncheon vouchers, travellers cheques,telephone cards, season travel tickets and gift tokens

Property not covered:- Securities and certificates (other than savings certificates and

documents)- Promotional vouchers, lottery and raffle tickets- Money held for business or professional purposes

Motor Vehicle Any mechanically or electrically propelled or assisted conveyance,except ride-on lawnmowers or invalid wheelchairs

Owners Alterations or additional work carried out to the Buildings by You asImprovements owner of an apartment for which cover under Section 1 has been(Apartment) separately agreed by Us provided the Sum Insured in respect of such

parts of the Building is added to the Sum Insured of the Contentsinsured by this Policy.

Pedal Cycles Any Pedal Cycle, including accessories attached to the cycle,specified in the Schedule or covered under paragraph 1 - Cover Aunspecified valuables, clothing and effects, personal effects, personalmoney and sports equipment and owned by any member of YourHousehold or for which they are responsible

Period of Insurance The period starting and ending on those dates shown in YourSchedule and for any following period but only if We accept Yourrenewal premium

Permanent Means permanent total disablement from gainful employment of anyDisability and every kind. Such disablement proved to Our Reasonable

satisfaction to be permanent without any expectation of recovery

Personal Effects Property normally worn, carried or used about the person in everyday life

Personal Valuables, Personal Effects, sports equipment and clothingPossessions belonging to You or for which You are responsible

Policy The documents consisting of Your Proposal Form, this policybooklet, Your Schedule and any Endorsements

Proposal Form Any information which describes You, any details specific to You orStatement of Fact the property and all material information relevant to the cover which

You have requested, supplied by You or on Your behalf

Reasonable Using sound or moderate judgement without making unfair demands

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Removal of Debris Any amount We agree to pay for removing debris, demolishing, proppingor shoring up parts of the Buildings which have been damaged

Schedule The document which describes You and the Sum Insured and anydetails of Your Policy that are specific to You

Settlement The downward movement of the site on which the Buildings standsdue to the application of superimposed loading from the Buildings

Storm A violent atmospheric disturbance with strong winds which is capableof causing Damage to a building which is in sound condition andgood repair

Subsidence The downward movement of a site on which the Buildings stands,from causes unconnected with loading from the Buildings

Sum Insured The amount for which each type of property is insured as shown inthe Schedule or as notified to You

Tenants Improvements Alterations or additional work carried out to the Buildings by Youeither under a Tenancy Agreement or otherwise, for which cover underSection 1 of the Policy has been separately agreed by Us providedthat the Sum Insured in respect of such parts of the Building isadded to the Sum Insured in respect of the Contents

Unoccupied Not lived in by You or any member of Your Household or by anyother person with Your permission

Valuables Jewellery, watches, furs, pictures, clocks, collections of coins, medalsor stamps and any property made of precious metal

We/Us/Our/ RSA Insurance Ireland LimitedThe Company

You/Your Whoever is named in the Schedule as the Policyholder

Your Household YouYour family (including Your spouse or de facto spouse and all childrenand their spouses or de facto spouses) who normally live with You atthe time of the loss including such persons residing in rentedaccommodation whilst attending full time educationYour resident Domestic Employees

Definitions

Conditions which apply to the whole Policy

Conditions Which Apply to theWhole Policy1 Notification of a Claim

You must notify Us when You becomeaware of a claim under Your Policy assoon as possible (Refer to page 67). Ifthere has been stealing, attempted stealing,vandalism, loss or any malicious act, Youmust tell the Gardai or Local LawEnforcement Agency as soon as possible.

You must at Your own expense provide Uswith all details and evidence We reasonablyrequest, including written estimates andproof of ownership and value.

Do not dispose of any damaged items untilWe have had the opportunity to inspectthem.

Any writs, summons, other legaldocuments, letters of claim or othercorrespondence served on You or anymember of Your Household in connectionwith a claim must be sent to Us as soon aspossible. You must not answer thiscorrespondence without Our writtenconsent. We will not unreasonably withholdOur consent.

2 Conduct of the ClaimYou must give Us whatever information orassistance We reasonably request andmust not admit, deny, negotiate or promiseto pay any claim without Our writtenconsent. We will not unreasonably withholdOur consent. We may enter any Buildingwhere loss or Damage has occurred anddeal with the salvage but no property maybe abandoned to Us.

3 FraudIf any claim is in any respect fraudulent, orif any fraudulent means or devices are usedby You, any member of Your Householdor anyone acting on Your or their behalf toobtain benefit under Your Policy, then allbenefits under Your Policy will beterminated. We may let the appropriateLaw Enforcement authority know about thecircumstances. We may declare thePolicy void and We will be entitled torecover from You the amount of any claimWe have already paid under the Policy.

4 Alteration in RiskYou must notify Us as soon as possible ofany alteration in risk which materially affectsYour Policy.

Material information would include anyinformation on a member of YourHousehold or any special feature of Yourproperty which makes losses more likely tohappen or more serious if they do.

We may reassess Your Policy cover and

premium following notification of materialinformation. Failure to disclose all materialinformation may result in the wrong termsbeing quoted, a claim being rejected orreduced, or Your Policy being invalid.Where any change to the cover providedby Your Policy and agreed by Us, resultsin additional premium payable by You toUs of not more than €3, inclusive of levy,then We will not charge You in respect ofsuch additional premium.

Where any change to the cover provided byYour Policy and agreed by Us, results in apremium due to You from Us of not morethan €3, inclusive of levy, then We will notrefund You in respect of such return premium.

5 PrecautionsYou and any member of Your Householdmust take all reasonable steps to preventor minimise loss, Damage or accident andmaintain the insured property in a soundcondition and good repair.

6 Annual Premium CancellationYou may cancel Your Policy by givingBank of Ireland Insurance Services Ltd.written instructions confirming the requireddate of cancellation or by calling Bank ofIreland Insurance Services Ltd. on 1890 608 608. Please note calls arerecorded.

We may cancel Your Policy. If We cancelYour Policy, We will write to You at Yourlast known address confirming that allcover will cease 14 days after the date ofOur letter.

If Your Policy is cancelled by You or Us,You may be entitled to a refund of premiumfor any unexpired period of cover.

7 Monthly Premium CancellationYou may cancel Your Policy by givingBank of Ireland Insurance Services Ltd.written instructions confirming the requireddate of cancellation or by calling Bank ofIreland Insurance Services Ltd. on 1890 608 608. Please note calls arerecorded. You should also instruct YourBank to cancel Your Direct Debitarrangement.

In the event of Your default in paying anyinstalment on the date it becomes due allcover under this Policy will cease fromsuch date.

We may cancel Your Policy.

If We cancel Your Policy We will write toYou at Your last known address confirmingthat all cover will cease 14 days after thedate of Our letter. 59

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Conditions Which Apply to theWhole Policy

If Your Policy is cancelled by Us, You willreceive a full refund of premium for anyunexpired period of cover provided noclaim has been made during the currentPeriod of Insurance.

If Your Policy is cancelled under thisCondition, We will stop applying for Yourmonthly premium.

8 Other InsuranceWhere a claim is covered under YourPolicy and this claim is covered by anyother insurance, We will only pay Ourrateable proportion.

This Condition does not apply to Section 7Personal Accident.

9 SubrogationBefore or after We pay Your or themember of Your Household's claim underYour Policy You or the member of YourHousehold must, if We ask You to, take orallow Us to take in Your or the member ofYour Household's name, all the stepsneeded to enforce Your or the member ofYour Household's rights against any otherperson, including the defence or settlementof any claim or the pursuit of a claim in anyperson's name.

We will pay any reasonable costs andexpenses involved.

This Condition does not apply to Section 7Personal Accident.

Exclusions which applyto the whole Policy

Exclusions Which Apply to theWhole PolicyWe do not insure:

1 Matching of ItemsThe cost of replacing any undamaged itemsor parts of items forming part of a set, suite,carpet or other article of a uniform nature,colour or design where the remaining item oritems are still usable and the loss or Damageoccurs: • Within a clearly identifiable area or to a

specific part• Replacements cannot be matched

2 Existing and Deliberate Damage• Any loss or Damage occurring before

cover starts or arising from an eventbefore cover starts

• Loss or Damage caused deliberately byYou or any member of Your Householdor any Occupier of the Home

3 Loss of ValueDepreciation or loss in value of property otherthan that specified in Section 1 – Buildings,Paragraph 4 – Claim Settlement, sub-Paragraph 2 or Section 5 Caravan Paragraph2 claims settlement sub Paragraph 2(i) if theclaim is to be settled on this basis.

4 Wear and Tear, Maintenance, Breakdownsand Gradually Operating Causes• Wear and tear, rusting or corrosion• Wet or dry rot, fungus, mildew or any

other gradually operating cause• Frost (other than bursting of water tanks,

pipes or appliances caused by freezing)atmospheric or climatic conditions (otherthan lightning, Storm, flood or earthquake)

• Damage caused by cleaning, repairing,restoring, renovating or dyeing

• The cost of maintenance and normaldecoration

• Failure of double glazing seals• Mechanical, electrical or electronic

computer failures or breakdowns orbreakages

• Damage caused by assembling ordismantling of any apparatus

5 Pets, Insects and Vermin• Damage caused by chewing, scratching,

tearing or fouling by domestic pets forwhich Your Household is responsible

• Damage caused by vermin and insects

6 Loss by Deception• Loss by deception unless it is only entry

into Your Home that is gained bydeception

7 Defective and Faulty Workmanship• Loss or Damage caused by faulty

workmanship• Loss or Damage caused by defective

design or the use of defective materials

8 Business Use• Property used or held for business or

professional purposes other thanBusiness Equipment and Contentsspecified in Section 6 - Home Office.

• Money used or held for business orprofessional purposes

9 Money, Credit, Charge, Cheque, Debitand Cash Card Losses• Loss of Money not reported to the

Gardai or Local Law Enforcement Agencywithin 24 hours of discovery

• Losses of cards not reported to theissuing organisation within 24 hours ofdiscovery

10 Consequential LossesConsequential loss of any kind or descriptionincurred by You or any member of YourHousehold

11 Radioactive Contamination and WarRisksAny loss of or Damage to property, legalliability, expense, consequential loss or bodilyinjury which is directly or indirectly caused byor arising from or contributed to bya) ionising radiations or contamination by

radioactivity from any irradiated nuclearfuel or from any nuclear waste from thecombustion of nuclear fuel

b) the radioactive, toxic, explosive or otherhazardous properties of any explosivenuclear assembly or nuclear componentthereof

c) war, invasion, act of foreign enemy,hostilities or warlike operation (whetherwar be declared or not), civil war,rebellion, revolution, insurrection, civilcommotion assuming the proportions ofor amounting to an uprising, military orusurped power

d) any action in controlling, preventing,suppressing or in any way relating to c)above

e) the release or threat of release of germs,disease or other chemicals or biologicalcontagions or contaminants

f) the use or threat of use of any nucleardevice or radioactive substance

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Exclusions Which Apply to theWhole Policy (continued)If The Company alleges that by reason of thisExclusion any liability, loss, Damage, cost orexpense is not covered by this Policy theburden of proving the contrary shall be Yours.

In the event any portion of this Exclusion isfound to be invalid or unenforceable, theremainder shall remain in full force and effect.

12 Sonic BangsLoss or Damage caused by pressurewaves from aircraft or other aerial devicestravelling at sonic or supersonic speed

13 Property Excluded or More SpecificallyInsured• Property more specifically insured by

another Policy• Motor vehicles, trailers, caravans (not

specified in the Schedule), boats,vessels, hovercraft, aircraft and theirrespective parts or accessories otherthan motorised gardening equipment

14 ConfiscationLoss or Damage by delay, confiscation,detention, seizure or any attempt threat byany lawful authority

15 Electronic DataAny loss Damage breakage or destructionto any property or consequential loss orliability directly caused by or contributed toby or arising from – the failure or inability of any electronic

equipment to correctly recognise anydata, correctly capture, save, retain,manipulate, interpret or process anydata information, command orinstruction whether or not such hadbeen programmed into the equipment

– interruption of or interference with datain electronic equipment resulting in theloss, destruction or corruptiontransmission or corruption of data

– the transmission or impact of any Virus,Worm, Logic Bomb, Trojan Horse or thelike.

– unauthorised access to a system or data

DefinitionsFor the purpose of this Exclusion datameans information represented or storedelectronically including but not limited tocode series of instructions operatingsystems software programs and firmware

16 Pollution or ContaminationAny loss or Damage of any kind causeddirectly by pollution or contamination whicha) was the result of an intentional act orb) was not caused by a sudden incident

orc) did not occur during any Period of

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Making a Claim

Making A Claim

“WHAT DO I DO IF MY PROPERTYIS LOST OR DAMAGED?”Naturally We hope You won't have anyaccidents or misfortune, but if You do, thefollowing advice might be useful.

• Take any emergency action which may benecessary to protect Your property fromfurther Damage e.g. switch off the gas,electricity and water. If You have to arrangefor a contractor to carry out emergencywork, please keep the repair account whichWe will need to see.

• Inform the Claims Unit at RSA, RSA House,Dundrum Town Centre, Sandyford Road,Dublin 16. Telephone 1890 608 608,Facsimile (01) 671 7541 as soon as possiblefor advice on how to proceed with Yourclaim. You will be asked to complete a claimform and/or provide all relevant informationin relation to the incident and return with therelevant estimates/valuations/receipts.

• Check Your Policy wording carefully, to seeif the loss or Damage is covered. YourPolicy lists the events (e.g. Storm orStealing) which are covered and not coveredand also any general Exclusions orConditions which apply to Your wholePolicy (see pages 57 - 64).

• Remember that Your Policy is not amaintenance contract and does not coverany loss or Damage caused by normal wearand tear - no Insurance Policy does.Remember too that the amount You areentitled to claim may be reduced if Yourproperty has not been properly maintained.

• We have arranged a 24 hour EmergencyHelpline Service to give You immediateaccess to the experts who will solve Youremergency.

Call 1850 213 111 any time.

“I THINK I AM COVERED - WHATDO I DO NOW?”If the damaged item can be cleaned orrepaired• Items such as carpets, soft furnishings etc.,

may often be capable of being cleaned orrepaired. If You contact Us by telephone wecan make the necessary arrangements forspecialist attention.

“IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE I SHOULD DO?”• Please do not dispose of damaged items

before We have had the opportunity toinspect them.

• Report any incident involving loss, stealing,malicious Damage or hit and run Damageto the Gardai or Local Law EnforcementAgency.

• If someone is making a claim against You orany member of Your Household for anyinjury to them or Damage to their property,You must send Us full details, in writing,immediately. Any letters or legal documentsYou receive should be sent to Us,unanswered, without delay. It is mostimportant that You leave Us to deal with thematter on Your behalf and do not getinvolved in any correspondence orconversation with the other person.

“HOW WILL THE CLAIMS UNITDEAL WITH MY CLAIM?”Our aim is to deal with Your claim promptly,efficiently and fairly. At all times We will try toprovide You with the highest standard ofservice. If You have any comment or complaintor if Our service has not met Your expectationsplease do let Us know.

Depending on the type of claim and valueinvolved We may:

• Contact You by telephone or letter toprogress Your claim.

• Arrange for one of Our claims team topersonally call on You.

• Appoint an independent Loss Adjuster todeal with Your claim on Our behalf.

If an item is lost or damaged beyond repair, Wehave a network of suppliers who can provide afast and efficient replacement service.

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Data Protection Notice

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Data Protection Notice

RSA Insurance Ireland Ltd recognise thatprotecting personal information includingsensitive personal information, is very importantand we recognise that you have an interest inhow we collect, use and share suchinformation.

Please read the following carefully as it containsimportant information relating to the informationthat you give us. If you provide informationrelating to anyone other than yourself, you areresponsible for obtaining their consent to theuse of their data in the manner outlined below.

What does RSA do with Yourpersonal data?Information you provide will be used by RSA forthe purposes of processing your applicationand administering your insurance policy. RSAmay need to collect sensitive data relating toyou (such as medical or health records orconvictions) in order to process your applicationand/or any claim made.

All information supplied by you will be treated inconfidence by RSA and will not be disclosed toany third parties except (a) to our agents, sub-contractors and re-insurers (b) to third partiesinvolved in the assessment, administration orinvestigation of a claim, (c) where your consenthas been received or (d) where permitted bylaw. In order to provide you with products andservices this information will be held in the datasystems of RSA or our agents orsubcontractors.

RSA may pass your information to othercompanies for processing on its behalf. Someof these companies may be based outside theEEA, but in all cases RSA will ensure that itstransfers of data are lawful and that yourinformation is kept securely and only used forthe purposes for which it was provided.

Calls to RSA may be recorded for qualityassurance or verification purposes.

Fraud prevention, detection &claims historyIn order to prevent and detect fraud and thenon-disclosure of relevant information RSA mayat any time:

• Share information about you withcompanies within the RSA Insurance Group,other organisations outside the RSA Groupincluding where applicable private

investigators and public bodies including AnGarda Síochána;

• Check and / or file your details with fraudprevention agencies and databases, and ifyou give us false or inaccurate informationand we suspect fraud, we will record this.

RSA may also search these agencies anddatabases to:

• Help make decisions about the provisionand administration of insurance, credit andrelated services for you and members ofYour Household;

• Trace debtors or beneficiaries, recover debt,prevent fraud and to manage your accountsor insurance policies;

• Check your identity to prevent moneylaundering, unless you furnish us with othersatisfactory proof of identity;

• Undertake credit searches and additionalfraud searches.

Insurance DatabaseWe subscribe to the Insurance Link database,the Irish Insurance Federation’s database forfraud prevention purposes and to check againstnon-disclosure. Under the conditions of yourinsurance policy, you must tell us about anyincident which may or may not give rise to aclaim. When you tell us about an incident, wewill pass information relating to it and you toInsurance Link. We may request informationabout you and your claims history and / orshare information we hold about you and yourclaims history with other insurance companiesdirectly, their agents and with any otherintermediary acting for you. In assessing anyclaims made, we may undertake checks againstpublicly available information we hold about youand your claims history.

How to contact us:On payment of a small fee you are entitled toreceive a copy of the information we hold aboutyou and to seek rectification of any inaccuratedata. If you have any questions, or you wouldlike to find out more about this notice you canwrite to the Data Protection Officer, RSAInsurance Ireland Ltd, Dundrum Town Centre,Sandyford Road, Dundrum, Dublin 16.

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IndexAAccidental Damage 53

- Buildings 12- Contents 20

Aerials 11, 19, 24, 53Aircraft 11, 19, 25, 31, 46, 53, 64Alternative Accommodation 13, 15, 21, 24, 41Asbestos 15, 16, 25, 53

BBank Safe Deposit 21Buildings 9-16, 19, 20-23, 25-27, 42, 46, 53Business Equipment 20, 24, 53

CCancellation 59Caravan 16, 39-42, 46, 53, 63Christmas Gifts 3, 22, 24Claims Settlement

- Buildings 14, 15- Contents 24- Personal Possessions 33- Pedal Cycles 38- Caravan 41, 42- Home Office 45- Personal Accident 49

Clothing 4, 24, 31, 33, 37, 45, 53, 55Conditions

- Policy 57-60Contact Lenses 4, 31 Contents in the Garden 21, 24Credit Cards 22

DData Protection Notice 69-72Deception 20, 32, 63Deeds 21, 24Definitions 51-56Depository 21, 22Documents 31, 54, 55, 59, 67Domestic Employees 25, 45, 53, 54, 56Drives 2, 12, 53

EEarthquake 11, 19, 63Excess 5, 54Exclusions, General 61-64Explosion 11, 19, 23

FFatal Accident Benefit 23, 24Faulty Workmanship/Design 5, 12, 19, 63Fees 14, 15, 25, 42, 45, 54Fences 2, 5, 11, 12, 16, 26Fire 2, 3, 11,19, 22, 23, 27Fire Brigade Charges 13, 15, 22Flood 2, 3, 11, 19, 21, 41, 63Footpaths 2, 12, 53Freezer Contents 3, 21, 24Frost Damage 11, 63Fungus 63Furs 24, 54, 56

GGarage 21Gates 2, 5, 11, 12, 53

HHeating Installation 11, 13, 19, 22Heave 12, 19, 27, 54Hedges 11, 12, 53High Risk Items 3, 24, 54Household (Your) 56Home Office 16, 26, 43-46, 63

IImpact 11, 19, 64Inflation Protection

- Buildings 14- Contents 23- Personal Possessions 32- Pedal Cycles 37

JJewellery 54, 56Jury Service 22, 24

KKeys 21

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IndexLLandslip 12, 19, 27, 54Liability

- Domestic Servants 25- Occupier 25- Owner 15, 16- At a Glance 3, 5- Tenant 27- Caravan 42- Home Office 45

Lightning 11, 19, 23, 63Limits 4, 21, 22, 24, 31, 32, 37, 41, 54Local Authority Requirements 14, 15, 55Locks 21, 24

MMalicious Damage 41, 67Money 4, 20, 21, 24, 31, 33, 37, 53, 54, 55, 63Musical Instruments 20, 31

OOil Leakage 22Oil Loss 22Outbuildings 2, 12, 19, 20, 21, 45, 53

PPatios & Paths 2, 12, 53Paying Guests 3, 12, 15, 20, 22, 25, 54Pedal Cycles 4, 32, 33, 35-38, 55Personal Accident 47-50Personal Effects 4, 22, 24, 31, 33, 37, 53, 55Personal Possessions 29-34Pets 63Pictures 54, 56

RRent 13, 15, 21, 24Riot 11, 19

SSale of the Home 13Sanitary Fixtures 11, 53Smoke 11, 19Sports Equipment 4, 31, 33, 37, 55Statement of Fact 11, 12, 13, 19, 20, 55Stealing 2, 3, 12, 20, 21, 32, 37, 41, 59, 67Storm 2, 3, 5, 11, 19, 21, 41, 56, 63, 67Subsidence 2, 11, 12, 13, 19, 27, 56Sums Insured 23, 32, 37, 42Swimming Pools 12, 53

TTanks 63Tenants Liability for Damage 27Tennis Courts 11, 12, 53Trace and Access 15Transit - Contents 22Travellers Cheques 55Trees 11, 16, 19, 26, 53

UUnoccupancy 2, 3, 5, 8, 11-14, 19-22

VValuables 4, 31, 33, 37, 53, 55, 56Vandalism 2, 59Visitors Personal Effects 22, 24

WWalls 2, 11, 12, 16, 19, 26, 27, 53Water Escape 11, 13, 14, 19Wear and Tear 3, 11, 24, 41, 63, 67Wedding Gifts 22, 24

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