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Home Insurance

Protect your home and contents with comprehensive home insurance from Mark Bates Ltd. Up to £500,000 for buildings cover and £100,000 for contents.
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Complete Buildings & Contents Insurance Cover

For complete peace of mind combine this with our Home Emergency Cover to help and support you if you have an issue in your home.

Up to 30% No Claims Discount

If you have been claim free for 3 or more years a 30% discount will apply.

No Hidden Admin Fees

If you need to make a change to your policy we won’t sting you with any admin fees.

Not Just Bricks And Mortar

Extend your policy to cover trees, plants, your lawn and even fixed mobility aids.

Cover To Suit You

Tailor your cover upto £500,000 for buildings cover and £100,000 for contents.

New for Old Cover

If an item cannot be repaired, we'll replace it with a new one.

Buy and Manage Your Policy Online

Simple online application with the ability to manage your policies.

Get A Quick Quote

You will need the following information
How old is your home.
Total number of bedrooms.
Type of ownership.
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Existing Customer?

Need to manage your policy, add a new one or make changes?

Use our customer portal.

Have a Question?

Get in contact with on of our UK based customer service advisors.

Customer service is our priority.

Welcome To The Premier Club

As a very special thank you, all of our policy holders receive free access to the Premier Club Rewards, meaning huge savings on the biggest brands both on the high street and online as well as some great days out.

Why Mark Bates Ltd

Mark Bates Ltd is built on a commitment to exceptional customer service, a supportive people-first culture, and a drive to offer innovative, customer-focused insurance products that stand out from the rest.

Customer Excellence

We put our customers at the heart of everything we do. With a 5-star Trustpilot rating, we’re committed to delivering on our promises and building long-term loyalty through service that exceeds expectations.

People-First Culture

We foster a supportive and positive working environment where every individual is valued. By recognising strengths, understanding challenges, and investing in training and development, we help our team thrive.

Be Different

We believe insurance should work better. That’s why we design innovative, accessible products with real value—always with the customer’s best interests in mind.

Mr Charles Carson
No Comment thank you
Jul 1, 2026
Mr and Mrs brough
They was very helpful
Jul 1, 2026
customer
Great service and very affordable for what you get covered by the insurance
Jul 1, 2026
Ian Stirling
Very easy to deal with and I am very satisfied with the level of service I have received
Jul 1, 2026
Susan Evans
Been using them for a few years now. they take care of the needs I need looking after and do so quickly and safety
Jul 1, 2026
Apostolos James Vogiatzis
Great range of products/services with at brilliant prices
Jul 1, 2026
Janet Ridgwell
Polite, helpful and very sunny nature. Thank you for all your help
Jul 1, 2026
Sam Bridges
Fast efficient and affordable Park Home insurance.
Jul 1, 2026
Margaret
Comprehensive cover for mobility scooter. Easy to renew.
Jul 1, 2026
Peter Stewart
I’m impressed with the professionalism of the staff
Jul 1, 2026
Polly P
Uncomplicated way of joining
Jul 1, 2026
Lois Richardson
A very good service
Jul 1, 2026
Mrs J. Bateman
Very informative and helpful
Jul 1, 2026
Mrs Lorna Leith
Quick and straightforward to renew my insurance
Jul 1, 2026
Mrs Susan Averil Hollingworth
The person I spoke to was very helpful as I was unsure about what to do because I was putting my house up for sale. She advised me to pay my insurance monthly not for the full year.
Jul 1, 2026
Janet
Very helpful and easy to deal with, competitively priced, would recommend
Jul 1, 2026
Dasa Vrastakova
Do it very well
Jun 30, 2026
Di Johns
Professional and informative
Jun 30, 2026
Peter
seemed a good deal and is. needed for third party protection
Jun 30, 2026
Kevin Harris
Provided with easy to understand information
Jun 30, 2026

FAQ

Valuables are classed as jewellery, watches, gold, silver, precious metals, gemstones, furs, pictures, curios and other works of art and stamp, coin and medal collections.

Yes, your PC is covered whilst in the home.

New for old simply means that we will always replace an item as new.

No, this is only available in addition to home contents cover.

Yes, accidental damage is automatically included.

The manditory excess for buildings cover is £100 increasing to £1,000 in respect of subsidence, heave or landslip.

Cover is provided under this policy for accidental damage to underground services and drain covers at the home for which you are legally liable.

Yes, other than caused by felling or lopping.