A guide to Coventry Building Society insurance

Coventry Building Society offers a range of insurance products to everyone from landlords to business owners and individuals. You may hear the company's products simply referred to as "Coventry insurance" or "Coventry travel insurance" because over the years, this Midlands based insurance company has become a household name. This article looks at the company, its financial services, its insurance products and its website.

The company

Coventry Building Society is the UK's third largest building company and has been operating for over 125 years, since 1884 to be precise. The story started when Thomas Mason Daffern (who became the Society's first secretary) and a small group of local citizens decided to set up the Coventry Permanent Economic Building Society, which later changed its name to the Coventry Building Society in the 1980s, after a series of mergers and acquisitions.

The products

The Coventry Building Society prides itself on being able to prepare people for life's uncertainties. They offer a wide range of services which includes: Landlord's insurance, family insurance, home insurance and travel insurance. Landlord insurance
Whether you have one property or a whole portfolio of properties, Coventry Building Society can offer you premium insurance services because of its partnership with Heath Lambert Insurance Services. The standard cover plans include insurance of up to £25,000 for contents and rebuild values of up to £500,000 (as of 01.07.11). There are no extra costs for choosing to pay annually in one lump sum or monthly by direct debit. They even cover things like underground services and ceramic hobs! Family insurance
From mortgage insurance, life insurance and income protection insurance, CBS has the products to ensure that you and your family are provided for, in the event that something goes wrong. They have such a wide range of products available in this category. It is advised that you contact their advisers directly. Home insurance
Insurance for your home and possessions is covered when investing in CBS home insurance. Their friendly staff can help you sort out everything in the event of the truly unfortunate, so be sure of the quality service when you buy their plans. Travel insurance
Travelling the world is exciting, but you need to make sure that you are covered. With CBS, you can be assured of the best quality services and help, should you need assistance with your lost, damaged or stolen possessions whilst travelling.

Where to find out more

Check out the CBS website at: Coventrybuildingsociety.co.uk for further details about the insurance plans.