Tablet insurance
Find cheap insurance for your iPad or tablet
Finding cheap cover for your iPad or tablet can offer invaluable peace of mind – here’s how to find the best quotes available
Finding cheap cover for your iPad or tablet can offer invaluable peace of mind – here’s how to find the best quotes available
Tablet insurance is a type of gadget insurance you can take out to cover your iPad, Kindle, or other tablet in the event that it becomes damaged or stolen.
If you have a tablet, insuring it can save you a lot of hassle and give you peace of mind that you won’t have to pay through the nose if your expensive gadget breaks or gets stolen. However you may already be getting cover from another source, which means you won’t need to spend money on extra insurance you don’t need.
You should check beforehand to see if your tablet is covered by:
These are all alternative ways of taking out an insurance policy for your tablet, but if you purchase insurance this way it’s worth checking for any gaps in your coverage. You might find that taking out a separate gadget insurance policy for your tablet offers a better level of cover for your devices.
If you’re a student living in halls, it’s likely you’ll have gadgets that need protecting. You should check to see if you’re covered by your home contents insurance, which can sometimes include students in communal living. If not, taking out a policy for yourself could be the easiest and cheapest way to get cover.
The exact level of cover you’ll get for your tablet will depend on the policies you take out and the provider you go to. You should ideally aim for tablet insurance that covers you for the following:
Depending on the policy you take out, you might not be able to find cover for the following:
The cost of insuring your iPad or tablet will depend on the following:
You can generally expect to pay more to cover newer or more expensive tablets, as the cost of repairing or replacing them is likely to be higher.
Adding extras to your policy that aren’t covered as standard can also raise the cost. You should consider whether you really need extra levels of cover, as stripping away unnecessary policies could save you money.
Some insurers charge different amounts depending on whether you pay annually or monthly, but it isn’t always certain which way this swings. You may pay less for monthly premiums with some insurers, while others will prefer annual payments – which makes it all the more important to compare policies before buying.
The excess payment on an insurance policy is the amount you put towards a claim before your insurer will cover the rest of the cost, and it’s usually compulsory. However many insurers will also have a voluntary excess option, and the more you choose to pay the lower your premiums are likely to be.
If you’re looking to insure your tablet, comparing your options with MoneySuperMarket and our preferred partner Protect Your Gadget is the easiest way to get a cheap quote. Just tell us a little about yourself and the tablet you want to protect, and we’ll give you a list of quotes tailored to your needs.
Then you’ll be able to compare quotes by the annual and monthly premiums, the number or maximum value of claims in the policy term, and any extra policies included as standard. Once you’ve found the deal you want, just click through to the provider to finalise the deal.
However you should remember that the cheapest available policies aren’t always the best, as they may not offer the right level of cover you need. Try to aim for a balance between cost and coverage to ensure you have the best possible policy.