Comparison - So-Sure
Who are So-Sure?
So-Sure are an insurance provider who protect mobile phones, and more recently they have expanded into protecting your home contents. You'd need to look into other options for insuring a wider variety of gadgets as they currently only provide phone insurance.
They are unique in the market in that they offer cashback on premiums, but you need to refer people to them, and hope they do not claim in order for you to benefit from any cashback.
What are the differences between So-Sure & our insurance cover?
So-Sure only offer a single level of cover and have a limit on the number of claims you can make each year. The main differences of the two policies are shown on the table below:
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When can I purchase insurance? | Insurance can be bought anytime as long as all devices are under 36 months old. | Insurance can be bought anytime as long as all devices are under 36 months old. |
What does the policy cover? | The policy can cover you for accidental damage, breakdown, theft and loss. | The policy can cover you for accidental damage, breakdown, theft and loss |
When can I cancel? |
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Are my accessories covered? | Accessory cover included up to the value of £100 | Accessory cover included up to the value of £150 |
Does the policy include Worldwide cover? | Worldwide cover for leisure or work trips for a maximum duration of 90 days starting from the departure date. | Our worldwide cover goes with you provided that this is in line with current government guidance. |
Claim Limit? | Limited number of claims that you can make per year (number specified on policy documents). | Unlimited claims on all cover levels. |
Other claim limits? | Any accidental damage or breakdown claims must be reported within 28 days after the incident date. | No time limit for when you can claim. However, it is strongly advisable that you make your claim as soon as possible. |
How much is the excess? | The amount depends on the make and model of the phone. For theft and loss claims, the excess could be higher. | The amount depends on the make and model of the phone. You'd pay the same excess amount for all claim types. |
Information correct at the time of publishing - July 2022.
Don't forget to look at the claims excess when comparing prices. These will vary from provider to provider, and will be influenced by the type and price of your handset.
What type of phone insurance do you need?
Choosing the right type of mobile phone insurance is straightforward. You will usually have a choice of plans with different cover levels which provide varying degrees of protection for your phone.
Mobile insurance policies which provide the highest levels of cover will cost the most, but it’s important that you choose a level of protection that suits you.
You can compare our phone insurance plans in the table below:
Why insure your mobile phone with insurance2go
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Instant cover
Whether you buy a monthly or annual policy you’re covered from the moment you buy
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Any make, any model up to 36 months old
We insure any phone bought new or refurbished from a UK registered company
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Unlimited claims
Accidents happen, so that's why there's no limit to how many claims you can make
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95% of claims accepted
You won't have to bend over backwards to prove your claim. In 2022, we approved 95% of mobile phone insurance claims*.
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Here since 2007
We were one of the first businesses to provide specialist insurance for mobiles and gadgets
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Flexible insurance plans
Choose to pay for a year upfront, or pay on a rolling monthly basis
Get covered in three easy steps
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Get a great quote
All we need is your device make and model to show you your options
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Choose your policy
Select your cover, enter your details and pay – it takes just a few minutes
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You're covered
Once you've bought the cover, your policy documents will be on their way to you
Popular handsets
Here are some of the most popular phones that our customers buy polices for - if you see yours take a look at what we could offer you.