Failure to take cover at festivals could leave you out of pocket
With this year’s festival season now upon us, Halifax Insurance is offering some tips to festival goers who may be risking hundreds of pounds worth of gadgets and valuables if they don’t have the right cover.
Tim Downes, senior claims manager, Halifax Insurance, said: “Summer events such as festivals can be a haven for pick pockets as people are more relaxed than normal. It’s therefore important that people make sure they are adequately insured for belongings outside the home to avoid putting a dampener on any upcoming festivities.”
Halifax Insurance Top Tips for festival goers
Take pictures of each valuable item being taken and store on a device that won’t be travelling with you. Keep receipts as proof of purchase can help speed up your claim
Avoid leaving valuables in unattended tents and cars
Ensure you bring only necessary cash and store close on your person
Only take necessary items and consider what you can share with friends
Consider leaving your smartphone at home and substituting with an old pay-as-you go mobile instead, which won’t be as attractive to thieves and won’t matter as much if lost
If you do have to take a smartphone, make sure it is insured and backed up
Take a small bag with zipped openings that can be worn on your person
Store valuable belongings in the bottom of your sleeping bag when going to sleep
Use designated lock-up areas if provided
Immediately report anything lost or stolen to the police and ask for a crimereference number as your insurer will require this if you need to claim
Most popular festival items
1. Wallet/purse
2. Smartphone
3. Clothing
4. Sunglasses
5. Bag