Response from esure to earthquake

Colin Batabyal, Director of Underwriting and Business Development for esure Home Insurance, said: “Over the last year, the number of incidences of extreme weather in the UK that have hit the headlines has been unprecedented. Recent floods, tornadoes and earthquakes have all had devastating effects on the homes and lives of people across the UK. Home insurance is there to cover ‘acts of god’ such as these and give homeowners peace of mind that they won’t have to foot a hefty repair bill or the cost of alternative accommodation if their house becomes structurally unsafe.

“As claims for the Lincolnshire earthquake starts to flow in, chimneys and windows appear to have taken the brunt of the damage. A bout of extreme weather can strike at any time and in any street across the UK with devastating effects. This recent earthquake reaffirms the need for homeowners to make sure they’re adequately covered by taking out buildings cover and properly maintaining their home by securing loose tiles or repairing cracks or obvious weaknesses in brickwork.”