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A moment which most look forward to with great excitement and anticipation: Moving out of their parents’ home. However, this new phase of life not only entails more freedom, but also more responsibility. Now you have to take care of things that others used to do. That also includes insurance coverage.
The fact is, as soon as you move out of your parents’ home or start a training or education program, you are no longer covered by your family’s policy. This is why personal liability insurance is a must have. It covers all damages you cause to the property of others. If you move into your own apartment or a shared apartment, we recommend you also take out household contents insurance.
If you are under 30 years old and you buy a personal liability and/or household contents policy, we’ll give you the first 4 months of your annual premium for free. The discount applies to annual premiums starting at CHF 60 and is valid until June 30, 2024.
Personal liability insurance is one of the most important types of insurance: It covers damage you unintentionally cause to others or their property. If necessary, even a claim for millions.
Just like household contents insurance, personal liability insurance isn’t compulsory – but it does mean you avoid major financial losses. If you accidentally drop your friend’s expensive camera on the ground, or the wood flooring of your rented apartment is ruined by high heels at a party you hosted, your personal liability insurance policy will cover you financially. The fact is, if you are at fault for causing damage, you are liable with your assets, and there is no limit in terms of the amount you have to pay.
But personal liability insurance also provides substantial financial assistance in the event of a major accident: If you hit and seriously injure a passerby when you’re out on your bike, for example, you could face a claim for millions of Swiss francs (bodily injury). But with personal liability insurance from AXA, you’ll be covered for claims up to CHF 20 million.
Good to know: Many landlords require personal liability insurance since it covers tenant damage.
Does liability insurance also cover damage caused by my pet? Do landlords expect that I will take out personal liability insurance before I move into my first apartment? Answers to these questions and more can be found in our explanatory video. Play the movie!
Household contents insurance is not mandatory, but it can save you lots of money.
Household contents insurance protects all your home possessions: The kitchen hutch you inherited, your laptop, and your collection of sneakers. If someone breaks into your home, a fire breaks out, or a water pipe bursts and damages your possessions, your household contents policy will keep the financial damage to a minimum. What many people don’t know is that if your backpack is stolen when you’re out and about, your household contents policy will cover this loss too.
Sustainability is important to us, which is why you can now benefit from Energy Plus: If, for example, your washing machine is destroyed by water damage, we will replace the old machine with a new, energy-efficient appliance – and cover the additional cost.
What’s it for? Is my cell phone also insured? What's the sum insured, overinsurance, and underinsurance all about? Watch the explanatory video now – and find out more.
Household insurance is a combination of household contents and personal liability insurance. Coverage protects everyone who lives under the same roof. However, they must be listed individually in the contract.
Good to know: Three-quarters of our clients choose this combination package.
Rental guarantee insurance is the most widely used and accepted rental deposit form in Switzerland. It offers the same security as a bank deposit and is quick and straightforward. Here’s what you get with rental guarantee insurance from AXA:
In order for AXA to stand surety for you, you must have personal liability insurance. This insurance already covers many types of damage that can occur in a rented apartment and is thus generally very useful for tenants.
Depending on your life circumstances, hobbies, and plans, you may need other types of insurance to protect you against financial loss. For example, the following:
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Attractive discounts: Benefit from a one-time discount of CHF 30 when you take out household contents, personal liability, or cyber insurance.
Trouble with the landlord because they don’t want to pay back the rental deposit? Problems with your neighbors because your party was a bit too loud? Or issues with the moving company, which doesn’t want to pay for damage they caused? Legal protection insurance offers you support in relation to legal issues and disputes. And protects you against high costs if the case goes to court.
If you don’t want to take out legal protection insurance, then PLUS legal advice may be the option for you: AXA-ARAG experts explain the legal situation in the event of a dispute and discuss possible action, as well as opportunities and risks.
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In general, one household contents and personal liability insurance policy is enough. All roommates are listed individually in the policy. Advantage: Everyone is automatically insured and also saves money.
However, there are two points to note:
Phishing, fake shops, cyber bullying: AXA’s cyber insurance provides you with comprehensive protection against risks on the Internet, protects you against financial loss, and offers exclusive prevention services.
Cyber insurance offers a unique combination of prevention services, legal and insurance protection, and thus protection against cyber crimes.
Bear in mind, that for household insurance, everyone listed in the policy who lives in the same household is covered. Regardless of age. However, a separate insurance policy can be created for adult children if the parents request it. In this case, they can benefit from a youth discount up to the age of 25. We would be happy to answer any questions you have on our offers: Request a consultation now!
