Product Overview

Military kit, contents and personal possessions insurance is a simple solution to protect your issued military equipment, personal items and any home contents or room contents, anywhere in the world. Prices start at £13.26 per month with our kit only cover from £8.33 a month.

In the event of damage, loss or theft of a piece of issued kit or equipment, you would be liable for replacing. It is important to ensure you have forces kit insurance. This gives you peace of mind that your personal possessions and equipment issued by the military is covered anywhere in the world.

Who is this suitable for?

Regulars and Reservists serving in the United Kingdom’s Armed Forces: The Royal Navy/Royal Marines, the British Army and the Royal Air Force.

 

Transitioning

If you are transitioning out of the services, please talk to us about continuing your home contents and personal possessions insurance with Trinity. Call us on 01243 817777 or request a call-back.

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Our assumptions:

  • You are a UK resident
  • You are a member of the armed forces community
  • You, or any person to be insured with you, have never been declined insurance, had insurance cancelled or had special terms imposed by insurers
  • You, and no person living with you, have never been convicted of a criminal offence (excluding spent convictions), or been charged, but not yet tried with an offence involving anything other than driving
  • You, and no person living with you, have never been declared bankrupt or have any outstanding county court judgments
  • You or any person to be insured have not had any claims, losses or liabilities that would have been insured by this policy in the last 3 years

Policy Cost

Based on this level of cover, we estimate the monthly premium to be:

£
These are examples quotes based on pricing as of January 2022. You should ensure you take out the right level of cover for your needs.
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What's covered?

  • Military issued kit and equipment
  • Personal possessions
  • Home contents or room contents
  • Licence to occupy insurance cover
  • Worldwide cover
  • Personal kit you have purchased
  • Accidental damage
  • Transit moves
  • Theft of money
  • Legal expenses
  • Glasses and contact lenses
  • Frozen food
  • Personal legal liability

What's not covered?

  • Existing or deliberate damage
  • Damage caused by mechanical faults or breakdown
  • Damage arising by wear or tear

5 tips when taking out military kit insurance and military home insurance

1. Specifying items of value when taking out your forces kit insurance is really important.

It means you are safe in the knowledge that a specific item of value is covered and your insurer provider has the details too so there will be no issue when it comes to a claim.

If you are unsure whether to specify an item or if an item is listed on your insurance schedule, just give your insurer provider a call.

Trinity customers can access their documentation at any time via our secure customer portal.

2. How much cover do you really need?

You could be offered £100k of contents insurance cover but do you even have belongings worth that much in your home? We estimate around £20,000 is enough for a one bed flat and around £40,000 for a four bed house. Don’t be blindsided by the big numbers, just take out what you need and don’t forget to include items stored elsewhere in your property such as your garage or loft.

Same goes for your military kit insurance cover – make sure you have enough to cover any items and understand what you would be billed by the MOD if you did lose or damage an item.

3. Review what you need each year (or more regularly).

Everyone is busy but it makes sense to sit down and check your insurance still meets your current needs.

Got a new bike? Upgraded to a new TV? Moved to a new property? These things can affect your cover and you don’t want to be left short in the event of a claim.

4. Don’t just go for the cheapest.

It’s about getting the right policy that matches your needs. The difference in a couple of pounds a month more in premium could mean a much more comprehensive policy that meets all your needs. It’s worth a bit of research. Our customer service team are at the end of the phone (or our live chat) to help you with any questions you may have.

5. Read the small print.

You can always refer to an insurance information product document (IPID) when looking to take out insurance. These give a summary in a standard format so you can easily compare the insurance providers and make sure you are getting the right insurance for you.

FAQS

Frequently asked questions

Are legal fees included in this insurance policy?

If you have a legal problem and need to discuss it with someone, our legal helpline is there for you to use whichever country you are based in. In certain areas such as employment disputes, contractual disputes and personal injury you can be provided with up to £75,000 of legal expenses.

Is there a policy excess?

Excess is £50 per claim except for mobiles which is £75 per claim. In respect of goods in transit the excess is increased to £250 for claims occurring within first 3 months.

Why do I need military kit, contents and personal possessions insurance?

A kit, contents and personal possessions insurance policy is essential to cover for loss, damage, fire and theft to your issued or temporary uniform and equipment. It also includes your own items such as laptops and mobile phones, as well as protection for your belongings in either your living quarters on camp or at home, and that’s worldwide.

What is licence to occupy?

If you live in service accommodation, you are responsible for any damage up to the sum currently advised by the MOD. In August 2011, this was set at £20,000 – this applies whether you are living as a single person or in a married quarter.

Our military kit and home policy automatically provides cover should you cause any damage.

Are my belongings covered if I'm posted?

When you are moving around, such as deployment or posting overseas, your belongings are covered in transit and storage if required. You can always give us a call if you want to check anything.

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Why Choose Trinity?

  • No charge for new documents

  • Access to our portal to easily manage your insurance

  • 4.7/5 star rating for Customer Service

Important Information and documents

Need to make a claim?

To make a claim on a policy or renewal taken out before 01/05/21 call: +44 (0) 345 258 7169. To make a claim on a policy or renewal taken out after 30/04/21 call: +44 (0) 1443 229513.

Need help with your forces kit insurance?

Request a call back via our call back form

Send us an email at hello@talktotrinity.com

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+44 01243817777