Contents insurance is not legally required in most cantons. However, it is advisable to take out contents insurance. It provides financial security when items become damaged or destroyed by certain events. In the cantons of Nidwalden and Vaud, cover for damage caused by fire and natural hazards is compulsory for residents. This insurance must be taken out with a specific body, the Cantonal Fire Insurance. In the cantons of Fribourg and Jura, this insurance is also compulsory, but the residents are free to choose their insurance provider.