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Burglars seek window of opportunity as temperatures rise

As the great British summer finally arrives, Lloyds Bank Insurance is warning homeowners to be aware of opportunistic burglary through open windows and unlocked doors.

Don't run the risk of underinsuring your crown jewels

The latest research from Churchill home insurance has found that nearly one in five (17 per cent) believe they own jewellery that could be considered vintage or antique.

Half of homeowners lack basic security common sense

Research from The Co-op Insurance has revealed that more than 13 million households in the UK – nearly half (48%) - are committing the most basic security faux pas, which could put their property and belongings at risk.

Failure to take cover at festival could leave you £268 out of pocket

UK festival goers are risking hundreds of pounds worth of valuables, as many admit they don’t have cover for gadgets and personal belongings taken outside the home.

90% of insurance claims now fully or partly settled after December’s storms

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) have reported further progress with the clean-up in the wake of the winter storms. Of the 15,000 property claims received after Storms Desmond, Eva and Frank, 90% are now either fully or partly settled.

Thousands of homeowners could be caught in mortgage insurance trap

1.6m homeowners have bought home insurance from their lender and many mistakenly believe they cannot switch for a better deal.

Phoning for home insurance? That’ll take 12 minutes

Home insurance customers need to expect to be on the phone for an average 12 minutes if they phone to check a quote, analysis from insurance market experts Consumer Intelligence shows.

Floor Re brings prospect of cheaper home insurance to beleaguered households

Homeowners living on flood plains typically pay 24 per cent more for their home insurance, according to fresh insight from MoneySuperMarket.

Cash in the attic: Brits own hidden treasures but some fail to protect them

Millions of Brits are leaving their prized possessions exposed by failing to recognise the value of their of their home’s contents, according to new research from Direct Line Home Insurance.

Five ways to ensure a successful home insurance claim

With turbulent weather sweeping the UK and figures from the Association of British Insurers (ABI) showing that one in five household insurance claims are rejected, Gocompare.com Home Insurance shares five tips for a successful claim.

Have home insurance premiums hit the bottom?

The latest benchmark AA British Insurance Premium Index, for the fourth quarter of 2015, suggests that three years of falling premiums has come to an end.

London postcodes dominate UK burglary claim hotspots

London is the UK’s burglary claims capital, home to 16 of the top 20 hotspots, according to MoneySuperMarket’s annual Burglary Claims Tracker.

Generation rent have 'I'll risk it' attitude with contents insurance

More than four million rented households around the country have been left woefully exposed to theft and damage by not taking out a contents insurance policy, according to research by comparethemarket.com.

Burglars turning to next generation technology

Mobile phones and tablets are the most in-demand items for burglars according to new claims analysis carried out by Direct Line Home Insurance and Direct Validation Services.

Autumn is peak season for home insurance burglary claims

Analysis by MoneySuperMarket reveals the highest rate of insurance claims for burglaries happen between September and November, with the number of claims 10 per cent higher than in spring, when they are at their lowest.