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Tips on protecting the things that matter the most to you.

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Your insurance renewal guide

Is your insurance policy coming up for renewal? Here’s a quick rundown on what to expect.

Tower translates: Gradual damage

It’s important you understand what this means for your cover, any potential claims, and how to help prevent gradual damage.

Protect your property during a reno

Renovating can be exciting, but it can also come with its risks and challenges. Protect your property during your renovation with these tips.

Renters' contents insurance demystified

Whether you’re flatting with friends or renting your own place, here’s why it’s important to cover your stuff with renters’ contents insurance.

Holiday tips: Keeping your home safe

Preparing for a well-earned holiday is an exciting time. Just don’t forget to make sure your house is safe while you’re away.

Are my gifts covered under my contents insurance?

Surprised with a fancy new gift? It may be worth taking a look at your contents insurance cover.

Be fire aware: Home fire prevention

Doing fire safety checks all year-round could make all the difference in protecting your home and belongings from fire.

BBQ 101: Tips to help use yours safely

Is there anything better than the great Kiwi BBQ? A safe Kiwi BBQ! Barbecues can be a fire risk, so check out these tips to help you use yours safely.

Prevent plumbing problems

Routine checks and maintenance can help prevent major plumbing problems and claims. Take care of your home with these tips.

Dryer safety: Protect your home and belongings

Here are safety tips to protect your home and belongings and avoid an insurance claim by using your dryer properly.

Power up your plugs like a pro

Ever blown a circuit? Annoying right? Here’s how to stop overloading your electrical outlets and save your home from short circuiting.

What should you do after a natural flood?

Take steps to minimise damage and disruption following a flood with our handy guide to help get you back on track.

Your quick guide to inflation and insurance in NZ

How does inflation affect your house and contents insurance? Take a look at what it means for you and your policies.

Fire safety at home

As the weather changes it’s important to stay fire safe at home.

Calculate your contents value, the easy way

Here at Tower, we’ve come up with a solution to calculate your contents sum insured value.

Water & flood damage: What's covered?

Water and flood damage are some of the most common reasons for insurance claims, so what exactly are you covered for?

Does my home office need business insurance?

If you’re running a small business from home, here’s what you need to know about insurance cover.

Insurance tips when selling a house

If you’re selling your home, find out when you need insurance, when to cancel it, and what you’ll need to tell your insurer.

When do I need lifestyle block insurance?

Make sure you get the right insurance for your lifestyle block and make it your slice of the Kiwi dream.

How to insure your jewellery

Jewellery can be expensive, and you’ll want to ensure it’s properly insured. Find out how to insure your jewellery here.

Contents insurance demystified

Confused about what level of contents cover is right for you? Here’s a quick rundown on our three policy options.

Repairing your devices

Smartphones and computers are full of small fragile parts. We go behind the scenes to find out what goes into repairing hi-tech devices.

What to do if your home's burgled

Having your home broken into and burgled can be extremely traumatic. There are things you can do to make dealing with the aftermath easier.
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