Not sure what your belongings are worth?

The Sum Insurance contents calculator estimates the value of your household contents using values supplied by Sum Insured Pty Ltd, New Zealand and Australia’s leading provider of building contents cost information.

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How your contents are covered

Which contents items are automatically covered in initio’s policy?

You may know some items need to be specified, but what about the rest of your belongings?

We’ve created a simple guide answering common “am I covered?” questions to help you see what’s usually included. It’s only a starting point, so check your policy wording for full details. If you’re still unsure, reach out to us or use an AI search tool to review your policy, and always double-check the results. Read the full guide

Which items need to be specified?

Some belongings have a sub-limit, which means there’s a cap on how much we’ll pay for them. If an item is worth more than the limit shown in our support guide, you can list it as a specified item. Learn which items need to specified

What contents are covered for market value?

Most contents under our own home policy are covered on a new-for-old basis. However, some items are paid at their current market value instead.

Other criteria and limits apply, so check your policy wording for full details. Check which items are covered for market value

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How to add or update contents cover

You can add contents to your insurance or adjust your cover at any time through your online dashboard.

If you already have a policy with us, simply log in and update your details in just a few clicks.

At this stage, contents isn’t available as a stand-alone policy and must be added to an existing home policy.

Any changes you make will be reflected on your dashboard straight away.

Learn more about how to make a change