Hausratversicherung is the name given in Germany to contents insurance.

Put quite simply, Hausratversicherung covers the contents of your flat or house and insures them against theft or damage through fire, water, or vandalism. Depending on which insurance company you select, it may also cover other events.

The insurance premium depends on the size of the flat that you wish to insure, but may also take into consideration the type of locks used. It is important to ensure that the amount you insure the contents for does actually cover the entire value, otherwise you may be in a situation of Unterversicherung - being underinsured.

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Disclaimer: this podcast is a simple explanation for non-native speakers. For insurance advice, please contact a Versicherungsvertreter or Versicherungsmakler.

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