Tablet insurance
Worldwide cover from Protect Your Bubble which includes a 15% Howden discount on up to two tablets. Use code My15 at checkout.
Why choose Howden's partners for your Tablet Insurance?
Howden are delighted to introduce tablet insurance via Protect Your Bubble.
Howden and our partners know that each students policy needs to be as individual as its owner. It's for that reason that we provide a personalised service, which focuses on getting to know you and finding out exactly what you want from your tablet policy.
Thanks to the fantastic relationships we have with our insurance partners, which specialise in student policies, we're able to provide access to comprehensive cover that can tick all your boxes.
Ultimately, just know, whether you need to make a claim, purchase a new student or tablet policy, or renew an existing one, we’re here to help.
Features of Tablet Insurance with Howden’s partners:
- Buy online in under three minutes - you can use your mobile, tablet or computer to buy Protect Your Bubble's camera insurance online in less than three minutes!
- Lots of cover options from £2.99 per month - *based on a Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 Wi-Fi under six months old. Multiple gadgets to insure? Cover any three items for £15.99 per month.
- Voted Best Insurance Provider - at the 'What Mobile' awards, six years running!
What is Tablet Insurance?
Tablet insurance protects your gadget against risks like theft, accidental damage and mechanical breakdown - either at home or while you're out and about.
It’s no secret that tablets can be expensive to replace - but they’re also designed to be used on the go, which means they tend to be prone to drops. Tablet insurance helps you avoid stress and unnecessary spending by giving you peace of mind that you’re covered.
What does Tablet Insurance cover?
Here are a few of the key features of Protect Your Bubble's tablet insurance (excesses, exclusions and limitations apply):
- Unlimited repairs using genuine parts
- Instant, worldwide cover for theft, damage and mechanical breakdown
- No annual contract – Cover rolls over
Do I need Tablet Insurance?
If you love your tablet, you don’t know what you’d do without it and you couldn’t afford to directly replace it if anything happened to it, you’ll probably want to get it insured.
Whilst there isn’t a law which makes it compulsory for you to have insurance for your tablet, it’s definitely a sensible option and makes sure that your favourite gadget is always protected under the level of cover that you need.
Making a claim
To make a claim, contact Protect Your Bubble (by phone or post) as soon as possible to report the claim, complete the required steps and provide the requested information (like proof of ownership). Then pay your excess and wait for your gadget to be repaired or replaced.
Tablet insurance: Your questions answered
What else does tablet insurance cover?
As part of Protect Your Bubble’s standard tablet insurance, you’ll receive:
- An Howden discount to help you on your way
- Cover for theft, accidental damage (including liquid damage and cracked screens) and mechanical breakdown.
- Worldwide cover – No matter where your trip takes you or how long you’re going for.
- Unlimited repairs (including genuine parts)
- Two theft/loss* claims per year (per gadget)
- No tie in – with no yearly contract, cover rolls over monthly so you can cancel at any time.
- Manage your policy in an online portal
- Get discount for insuring multiple devices – enjoy an Howden discount of 15% when covering up to two gadgets, or choose to cover any three items for £15.99 per month.
- You can even choose to add cover for loss for £1.50 extra per month, per device (excluding laptops).
*If loss cover is selected
How do I get insurance for my tablet?
Getting a price for your tablet insurance with Protect Your Bubble takes less than three minutes. All you need to do is give some information and get your quote. Such information includes:
- The address/university accommodation where you’ll be insuring your gadgets
- Your personal details, such as your name and address
- When you would like cover to start
- Your gadget’s details (make, model and value)
Are broken tablet screens covered?
Getting a price for your tablet insurance with Protect Your Bubble takes less than three minutes. All you need to do is give some information and get your quote. Such information includes:
- The address/university accommodation where you’ll be insuring your gadgets
- Your personal details, such as your name and address
- When you would like cover to start
- Your gadget’s details (make, model and value)
Is my tablet covered under my home insurance?
You may find yourself asking ‘Can you claim for a tablet on your home insurance?’. If you have home insurance, your tablet may already be covered under the same policy. This will depend on your insurance provider and the cover you initially took out, so you should check your policy documents to find out whether you need to take out additional cover.
My tablet is covered under home insurance, is this cover enough?
One of the most important things to check is the location where your tablet is covered.
If your gadgets are covered under your home insurance, they will usually only be covered while they’re inside your property – so if you wanted to take your tablet out and about with you (for example, to your uni library), you would no longer be covered under the policy. This would mean that if anything happened to your tablet whilst you were outside of your home, you couldn’t claim from your insurance and you’d have to fork out for a new device or to have it repaired.
I’m a student heading to university, will I be covered under my parent’s home insurance?
If you’re a student heading to university, whether you’re covered under your parent’s insurance or not will depend on their policy – they can check their policy details to find out.
How can I save money on my tablet insurance?
If you live on a tight budget, are a student or are generally money-conscious, cost of insurance may be really important to you. Here are a few tips on getting cheap tablet insurance and making your money go as far as possible.
1. Insure gadgets together
Insuring more than one gadget at a time can get you a great discount. If you have a few gadgets to insure, it’s definitely worth sorting them all out at the same time. For example, you can insure three gadgets for £15.99 with Protect Your Bubble’s gadget insurance.
2. Use your Howden discount
If you’re insuring through Protect Your Bubble, you can get 15% off on up to two gadgets by using your Howden discount code.
3. Check if you’re already covered
If you’re staying in student accommodation, you may already have cover.
What is my tablet insurance excess?
With Protect Your Bubble, your tablet excess will cost between £50 and £75 depending on your type of claim.
Do I need tablet insurance if my device is under warranty?
If your device is new or still under warranty, you may think that you don’t need insurance. However, warranty normally only covers you for issues related to manufacturing faults. It won’t cover you for accidents such as cracked screens/accidental damage.
So if you’re looking to make sure your tablet is protected under other circumstances (such as the above, or mechanical breakdown outside of your warranty), you should take out insurance.
I want to insure more than one gadget, can I get a discount?
Yes you can! With Protect Your Bubble you can get a 15% Howden discount on up to two gadgets, or insure three gadgets for £15.99 per month. Insuring your gadgets together is cheaper than insuring them alone.
I'm a student living in halls, do I already have tablet insurance?
If you live in student accommodation, your gadgets may already be covered by your accommodation provider’s policy.
Am I covered for loss?
You can choose to add cover for accidental loss onto your tablet policy for an extra £1.50 per month. This is particularly useful if you’re forgetful and scared of leaving an expensive item behind!
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