More than a family member
Whilst some insurers consider foster placements as family members, we know that this may be a restriction on your policy. We provide extra cover for theft or attempted theft, intentional damage, and vandalism, caused by a foster child in your care, which would not be covered on a home insurance policy if caused by a family member. We provide cover regardless of a foster child’s background or whether they have a criminal record. Our foster home insurance also covers foster children in your care, without the need to let us know when placements change.
Covering contents
Contents cover may be a standard feature on many home insurance policies, but it may not cover your foster children's possessions. Our foster home insurance policy covers your foster children’s possessions, along with items such as mobile phones and laptops, under general contents. We also include £5,000 personal items cover away from home as standard. Our cover can also extend to pedal cycles, up to the limit within general contents. Higher-value cycles can be added as an additional extra, along with more valuable items such as jewellery and watches.
Specialist foster home insurance advisers
We have a team of experienced advisers on hand Monday to Saturday who are trained to assist with any queries relating to your foster carer cover. We understand how busy foster carers can be, so you can contact us by phone, email, or post - whichever suits you best.
No need to tell us when you have new foster placements
With our foster home insurance policy, you don’t need to let us know when new foster children come into your care. As long as you do not exceed the maximum number of children permitted in your care, our policy lets you take on foster placements at any time, without letting us know you have accepted them. If any of the foster children in your care, intentionally damage your property, or commit theft or attempted theft, you can report a claim, without the need for a crime reference number (T&Cs*).