Home Insurance
Home insurance premium rises less than expected
Both buildings and contents home insurance premiums rose during the first quarter of 2011, according to the AA.
Ensure you value your valuables as prices soar 71%
Sparkly engagement rings are still the most precious pieces of jewellery in UK homes, but they could be worth a lot more than you think – research reveals that the value of gold, silver and gems has risen by over 70% in the past ten years.
Safeguard your garden from green fingered thieves
With the arrival of spring weather and lighter evenings, gardening enthusiasts will be looking forward to spending more time outdoors. moneysupermarket.com advises all those thinking of dusting off the barbeque set and sprucing up their gardens to ensure their outdoor items are adequately protected.
35 million mobile phones are not insured
Consumers are running the risk of forking out millions of pounds on lost handsets and fraudulent phone usage by not insuring their mobiles, according to independent price comparison and switching service, uSwitch.com.
Sainsbury's launches home insurance offer
Sainsbury's Home Insurance has announced that it is launching a brand new online customer offer. New customers purchasing combined buildings and contents cover online who have a Nectar card will receive a £40 Sainsbury's gift card to use in store.
Ecclesiastical to join Home & Legacy household panel
Mid and high net worth insurance specialist, Home & Legacy, has announced that specialist insurer Ecclesiastical is set to join the Company's household insurance panel.
Home insurance premiums build up
Inflation is on the rise, petrol prices are increasing and now new analysis from moneysupermarket.com shows home insurance premiums are also on the up.
Brits fail to insure their most treasured possessions
Anyone who has ever been burgled or had their home damaged by fire or flood will know how distressing it feels to lose a treasured personal possession, regardless of its material value.
Brits horde orphaned keys
New research reveals that the average Brit owns or carries a total of nine keys but has no idea what at least three of them are for. These lost lock keys add up to more than 2,000 tonnes of metal in ‘orphaned' keys across the UK.
Shut up the sheds as summertime starts
After months of darkness and the iciest winter in years many of us are looking forward to March 27th when the evenings finally get lighter, but beware - it seems that opportunistic thieves also anticipate this time of year too.
Homeowners urged to review home contents policy
With inflation rises and an increase in gold prices, NFU Mutual is urging homeowners to review their home contents policy so as to avoid the risk of underinsurance and the hassle a major loss could cause.
Shop around for home insurance and you could save over £90
New research from Confused.com has revealed that 13% of households have never switched home insurance provider, and 70% have been with the same provider for more than a year.
You’ve lost your engagement ring!
Romantics hoping to hear a resounding ‘YES' to their marriage proposal this Valentine's Day might be lucky in love, but one in three men who go down on bended knee might reflect on the fact that their partner is set to lose their engagement ring sometime in the future.
Jewellery - a love that needs protecting
Many special occasions, including Valentine's Day, are celebrated with a piece of jewellery; however, homeowners may find that their special gifts are underinsured if they are not regularly reviewing their value.
Santander Insurance launches Choices and Peace of Mind Plus
Santander Insurance has improved the cover and limits on its home insurance products with the launch of Choices and Peace of Mind Plus.