The Co-operative Insurance

Family homeFor every home insurance policy taken out between 1 October 2010 and 31 January 2011, The Co-operative Insurance is donating £5 to Shelter. Together we aim to raise over £250,000 towards our vital work with people in desperate housing need.

With 3 out of 5 customers¹ saving money on their home insurance when they switch to The Co-operative Insurance, not only will you reap the benefits, you’ll be helping us build a better future for those in need of a home that’s secure, affordable and permanent.

Six months free contents cover

Choose The Co-operative Insurance for some great savings:

  • Six months free contents insurance when you take out buildings cover²
  • Free legal expenses cover up to £50,000
  • Home emergency cover for just 12p in the first year – normally £24
  • Online discounts of up to 16%³
  • Up to 40% no claims discount

For a quotation call 0845 603 3306 (8am–8pm Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm on Saturday, and 9am–4pm Sunday) or visit the website.

Where will the money go?

The money raised from this partnership will make a huge difference to our work. It will mean we can continue to run our network of local services throughout England and Scotland, which provide expert advice and support directly to people trapped in bad housing or at risk of homelessness.


The Co-operative Insurance is part of The Co-operative Group which has a longstanding track record of supporting Shelter. It is a unique family of businesses that is owned not by shareholders, but by its 5.5 million members who ensure that it’s run according to the ethical principles that have guided the organisation since its creation in 1844.

For a quotation call 0845 603 3306 (8am–8pm Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm on Saturday, and 9am–4pm Sunday) or visit the website.


1. Source: Consumer Intelligence Month August 2010. The Co-operative Insurance Limited is a brand name used by CIS General Insurance Limited. CIS General Insurance Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority, Registered Office: Miller Street, Manchester M60 4ES. Registered number IP29379R.

2. When you take out buildings cover we will apply a 50% discount to your contents policy and spread the reduced payments over 12 months.

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