Whether from heavy rains or frozen pipes, water damage can be devastating. That’s why, should you need to report a claim, we are here to help, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, through our free emergency helpline on 0818 208 408.
Help is at hand
The damage and trauma experienced from water damage cannot be underestimated. A burst pipe, a leak from a kitchen appliance or sanitary wear item can all contribute to causing water damage in your home. So it’s important that your home insurance protects you against the resultant loss and damage. That’s why we offer comprehensive home insurance cover and a painless claims service to make life a little bit easier at a difficult time.
Making a claim
At Zurich we are committed to providing a claims service that is fair, professional, courteous and efficient. We understand making a claim can be stressful and so we treat all our customers with sensitivity and respect. We pride ourselves on treating each claim with the importance and urgency it requires, and we strive to understand what it is our customer needs, and will do our utmost to deliver on that.
Preventing water leaks
There are some weather hazards that you can’t avoid, but you can put measures in place to help reduce the risk of a water leak or damage. You should schedule regular maintenance of all parts of your home’s water system, such as the boiler, radiators, pipes and taps. In preparation for freezing temperatures, install all boilers with a thermostatic sensor that will fire up automatically when the temperature drops, and ensure pipes are lagged, particularly in the loft or roof-space areas or in outbuildings or where pipes are external.
Why Zurich?
With more than 70 years' experience providing home insurance in Ireland, we pride ourselves on being industry experts. Zurich as a company with excellent financial strength*, gives you the peace of mind of knowing your home is protected by a company that has a reputation for excellence. We provide an excellent claims service with 99%** of claims paid and if you are unfortunate and have an accident, our Emergency Helpline on 0818 208 408, is here to help when you need it most.
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**From January to December 2024 on average we paid out on 99% of motor, home, van, farm and windscreen insurance claims.
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*Save up to 4% with the 'Protect' promocode discount and up to a further 10% discount when you get an online quote and buy a new home insurance policy online from Zurich. Simply enter ‘Protect’ in the promotional code box when you get your online home quote. This offer is available to new customers in the first year only and not available to existing Zurich home insurance customers. We offer an additional 5% discount on your home insurance if you have an existing insurance policy with Zurich. We also offer a minimum additional discount of 10% if you have been claims free for 4 years or more. Offer is valid until 31st May 2025. This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other Zurich home insurance offer. All premiums including discounts are subject to the minimum premium. Discounts do not apply to optional add-ons.