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Gadget Insurance

Gadget Cover

Part of our High Value Contents Insurance

  • Cover your tech under one contents policy
  • New purchases covered for 60 days
  • Fast digital quote and claims
  • Manage everything online
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mobile phones, laptops, tablets & more

Protection for valuable electronic devices

Cover mobiles, laptops, tablets, cameras and other everyday tech under one high value contents policy from rivr. Worldwide all-risks protection follows your devices at home, on the move and abroad, with a single policy you can manage in one place.

What’s included

  • Accidental damage, loss and theft, worldwide.
  • Multi-gadget cover for phones, laptops, tablets, cameras, wearables.
  • Repairs or replacements per policy terms; clear excess and limits shown in your quote.

Limits

  • Contents sum insured available up to £500,000.
  • Only specify items over £25,000.
  • New purchases: covered automatically for 60 days, up to 25% of your contents sum insured.

What we’ll ask for

  • Device and value (make/model, purchase date).
  • Proof of ownership (receipt or invoice).
  • How you use it (home/away, any business use).
  • New buys within 60 days so we can add them to your schedule.
  • For mobile phones, we may ask for IMEI/network details to speed up handling.

more than a standard gadget insurance policy

Contents cover that fits your lifestyle

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    protect your valuable electronic devices

    Worldwide gadget insurance under contents cover

    Mobile phones, laptops, tablets and electronic devices protected under one contents policy.

  • Person using a smartphone

    real-world gadget cover for everyday life

    No restrictive terms

    Use your tech at home and away; worldwide cover for accidental damage, theft and loss, subject to policy exclusions

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    fast & personal

    Digital claims and a clear policy

    Easy claims with our UK team. We’ll arrange repairs or replacements where appropriate, and your schedule shows the excess that applies.

tailored cover for valuable items

A gadget insurance policy that fits your lifestyle

Will Clarkson Webb CEO at Rivr
Last reviewed
01 / 06

Proof of ownership and why it matters

Clear evidence helps your gadget insurance work quickly. Keep receipts or invoices, photos and serial numbers. For mobile phones you may be asked for the IMEI. This supports claims for loss, theft and accidental damage and keeps valuations accurate.

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Costs and limits at Rivr

Up to £500,000 contents sum insured

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Eligibility typically starts at

  • General contents of £100,000
  • Valuables from at least £30,000 in total

For your tech

  • Unspecified gadgets covered worldwide under your contents cover.
  • Only specify items over £25,000; higher-value devices can be listed individually.
  • New purchases covered automatically for 60 days, up to 25% of your contents sum insured when notified within the timeframe.
  • Total contents limit applies across valuables including gadgets.
  • Excess rules and exclusions apply; see policy wording.

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How our cover makes life simple for you

  • High limits included as standard

    From smart phones to games consoles, our contents cover protects your electronics, up to your selected contents sum insured (which can be as high as £500,000). You don’t need to list each item individually unless they are part of a collection.

  • Worldwide cover with no location limits

    Your personal electronics and gadget are covered worldwide for theft, accidental loss, and accidental damage. If you’re moving home, they’re also protected during removal and transit by professional movers.

  • Automatic cover for new acquisitions

    Your contents cover starts from day one and includes any new gadgets you purchase. Newly acquired items are automatically covered for 60 days (up to 25% of your contents sum insured), giving you time to tell us so your policy can be updated.

  • Flexible storage

    All your technology and gadgets are covered under your chosen contents sum insured. During a home move, your items are covered while in transit and for short-term storage when handled by professional removal companies.

  • Replacement on the right basis

    Claims are settled up to the amount shown on your schedule, including any policy or single-item limits, ensuring your gadgets are covered in line with your policy terms.

  • Expert support and guidance when needed

    We’re here to make things easy. Your technology is covered worldwide under your contents policy, and new purchases benefit from 60 days of automatic cover. If you ever need to make a claim, our team will guide you through what we need and how the process works.

Policy documents

Only a summary of the policy’s coverage is presented on this page. Read these documents to fully understand what is and isn’t covered.

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Digital insurance, with an adviser who knows you

Get an instant quote and manage your policy online, whenever it suits you. When you would rather talk, your dedicated client adviser is there to help you refine your quote, answer questions during your policy and support you through a claim.

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client reviews

Rivr cover is rated excellent

4.7/5 on Trustpilot
  • “Good value, Will is very knowledgeable, professional to deal with & provided an excellent service.”

    Russell A · UK
  • “Competitive contents premium and super simple process buying cover through the website. Comprehensive cover of jewellery was a nice surprise too. Really easy to contact Rivr”

    Jamain G. · Farnham
  • “Super easy and fast. Filled in my details on the website and got a quote back straight away. No need for a lengthy phone call or documents to be emailed back and forth. Best part of all - they were the cheapest with still great cover, and payment was simply via a link and Apple pay.”

    Anna H · UK
  • “I needed bespoke cover, and Rivr delivered with ease. The website was quick, no long calls, and Will’s support even reduced my premium. Highly recommend.”

    Steve R · UK
  • “Very pleased with the design of Rivr's policy - well explained on their website with fewer complications and multiple restrictive limits than other insurers for a reasonable price. Being able to speak or email with Will to resolve queries before buying was excellent.”

    BH · UK

faq

Frequently asked questions

Insurance can be complicated. Here are answers to the questions we are asked most.

Go to FAQs
Is gadget insurance worth it?

Often yes if you rely on high value devices or use them away from home. gadget insurance can add loss cover, protection for theft and accidental damage, and reduce out-of-pocket replacement costs. Many people place it under contents insurance rather than buying separate mobile phone insurance for every device.

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With Rivr your gadget insurance sits under one insurance policy and your schedule shows limits and excess. We do not offer unlimited repairs and will arrange repair or replacement where appropriate.

Are my gadgets already covered by home contents insurance?

Often partially at home and sometimes away from home if you add the right options. With Rivr gadgets are insured under contents insurance with worldwide protection shown on your schedule so you can keep phone insurance within one policy instead of separate mobile phone insurance plans.

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Check your insurance policy schedule for the excess that applies.

Does gadget insurance cover me on holiday?

Many policies include covered worldwide benefits but limits and exclusions apply. Always check how loss cover and accidental damage work when you travel.

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With Rivr your gadgets are covered worldwide under contents insurance subject to your schedule and wording. For phones we may ask for your network provider and IMEI to help confirm ownership if you make a claim.

Do I need proof of purchase for gadget insurance?

Yes. When you make a claim, you’ll need to provide evidence such as original purchase receipts, invoices, photographs, or bank and card statements. Proof of ownership helps confirm value and ownership of your device. For theft or attempted theft, you must notify the police within 24 hours of discovery, obtain a crime reference number, and contact the claims team as soon as possible.

With Rivr, these documents help us verify your gadget insurance policy quickly so we can confirm eligibility and any repair or replacement costs without delay.

Does Rivr include accidental damage in its contents insurance?

Yes. Accidental damage is included as standard, giving all-risks protection for your contents whether at home or abroad.

How do I know who underwrites your insurance policies?

The policy is insured by two of the largest insurance companies in the world, which are both A- rated for their financial strength. The Buildings, Contents and Liability cover is insured by Accelerant Insurance UK Limited. The Property Emergency and Family Legal Solutions are insured by ARAG Legal Expenses Insurance Company Limited.

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