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These provide the best security for your valuables.
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An indicator of the level of security a safe provides is classified by a monetary value that insurers will cover in the event of theft. The higher the rating, the more protection a safe offers.
Cash Cover (often referred as cash rating)
The maximum monetary value covered in the event of theft.
Valuables Cover (jewellery)
Equals 10 times the cash rating, .i.e. a 4k cash cover = £40,000 of valuables.
European Grading (Security ratings)
A ‘safe testing’ scheme (Euro Grade) was devised by the insurance industry for rating/cover
consistency across Europe.
The following classification/ cover applies:-
| S1 = £2k Cash |
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S2 = £4k Cash |
| Eurograde 0 = £6K Cash |
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Eurograde 1 = £10K Cash |
| Eurograde 2 = £17.5K Cash |
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Eurograde 3 = £35K Cash |
| Eurograde 4 = £60K Cash |
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Eurograde 5 = £100K Cash |
| Eurograde 6 £150K Cash |
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It is important that you liaise with your insurance company for confirmation.
