March storms generate thousands of home insurance claims

Sainsbury’s Finance estimates that the storms that have battered many parts of the country this month, have so far generated as many as 20,400 home insurance claims.

However, it warns that hundreds or thousands of other homes may have been damaged by the recent storms but are without insurance. Indeed, its research reveals that 10% of adults are without contents insurance and 5% of those people who own a home do not have buildings cover.

Neil Laird, Home Insurance Manager, Sainsbury’s Finance said: "Bad weather is increasingly the culprit when it comes to damage to homes and really highlights the importance of having adequate cover in place.

“If you have been unlucky enough to have your home or car damaged by the storms, our advice is to contact your insurer now and not delay in submitting your claim so you can get back to normal as soon as possible.”