Standard excess ($) 250
Premium rating 2 
Policy rating 4 

Policy


Company/Policy name State Contents Comprehensive
Insurer State Insurance is underwritten by IAG New Zealand.
Credit rating AA- (Very Strong) Standard and Poor's
Contact no. 0800 80 24 24
Website www.state.co.nz
Online quote available Yes 

Excess


Standard excess ($) 250

Contents cover (2 ticks = replacement, 1 tick = indemnity)


Audiotapes, CDs, DVDs, videotapes, portable music equipment 1.0 
Bicycles 1.0 Up to $2000 unless specified
Blinds/curtains 2.02.0 
Books 1.0 
Cameras 2.02.0 Up to $2500
Camping equipment 1.0 
Carpets and floor coverings 2.02.0 
Cash 2.02.0 Up to $500
Computers 2.02.0 Under 5 years old
Computer software 1.0 
Credit card fraud 2.02.0 Up to $500
Dentures 2.02.0 
Frozen food 2.02.0 
Furniture 2.02.0 
Hearing aids 2.02.0 
Home appliances 2.02.0 
Linen 1.0 
Jewellery 2.02.0 Up to $2500 unless specified
Keys and locks
Mobile phones 2.02.0 
Professional equipment / work tools kept at home 1.0 Up to $7500
Spectacles 2.02.0 
Sports equipment 1.0 
Temporary accommodation 2.02.0 Up to $20,000 for any event
Video games 1.0 
Watches 2.02.0 Up to $2500 unless specified
Watercraft and / or outboard motors 1.0 Up to $2000 surfboard, windsurfer, dinghy or canoe only

Exclusions


Cleaning damage Included
Sports equipment in use Included

Additional cover


Personal liability Up to $1 million

Guide to the table

We've provided policy detail and premium summary information for our consumer profile requiring contents-only insurance. See Consumer profiles for more information.

For  a comparison of house and contents insurance, see House and contents policies compared.

Note:

  • AMP, NZI, Lumley and Vero were excluded as they are sold through brokers or other brands rather than directly to the public.
  • FMG and Medical Assurance were excluded as they are only available to people in certain geographical locations or professions. 
  • Ansvar and HSBC declined to take part in our survey.

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