Home Insurance
Students - Belongings, bikes and breakdown
With the race for university places at an all-time high, thousands of youngsters will once again be heading off to unfamiliar towns and cities this autumn with all their cherished possessions in tow.
The top 20 hotspots for home theft insurance claims revealed
People in London are the most likely in the UK to make a claim for theft on their home insurance policy, despite a Manchester postcode taking the top spot for the area where the highest proportion of theft claims are made, research from moneysupermarket.com found.
The sun is out and so are the thieves
As much of Britain enjoys a hot, dry summer, the ABI warns householders that thieves also enjoy the sun. Open doors and windows, and homes empty while occupants are on holiday provide obvious targets for summer thieves.
Improve security to combat rise in rural crime
New research from NFU Mutual, suggests rural crime has increased significantly and the insurer is advising people who live and work in the countryside to improve security measures so to avoid becoming a victim.
Standard home insurance not necessarily a safe haven
Brits could face a hefty bill by assuming standard home insurance policies will provide adequate cover for their homes, says moneysupermarket.com.
swiftcover.com launches home insurance service
swiftcover.com, the UK's first online only car insurance provider, is launching a new home insurance service, which it says will shake up the home insurance market in the same way its car insurance did for drivers.
Reformed house burglars reveal mistakes we make
Hidden keys, open windows, timid neighbours and Twitter all make life easy for a five minute clean sweep.
How to save money on home insurance policies
According to independent financial research company Defaqto there are a number of ways that you can reduce the cost of your buildings and contents insurance without compromising on the cover.
Average garden shed contains £988 worth of items
The average shed now holds £988 worth of contents - an increase of £100 from the 2009 figure, according to a survey by M&S Money.
Home insurance premiums moving up
Home insurance premiums have risen according to the latest benchmark British Insurance Premium Index, with the Shoparound price for buildings rising by 1% and contents by over 2%.
Holidaying homeowners hide valuables in unusual places
Whilst some homeowners believe extreme decoys and strange hiding places are the way to fight off thieves, specialist household insurer Hiscox warns that the traditional basics of home security should not be forgotten as the summer peak season for thefts approaches.
Buy-to-let landlords warned to protect against tenant troubles
With the housing market still in a state of flux and predictions that house prices may fall further, many homeowners who are looking to move may consider renting their property out instead of selling.
NFU Mutual wins ‘Best Home Insurance Provider for Service’ award
The UK's leading rural insurer, NFU Mutual, has been named ‘Best Home Insurance Provider for Service' at the 2010 Moneywise Customer Service Awards last week (17 June 2010).
Flood cover catch 22
Getting insurance is becoming increasingly difficult if you live on or near a floodplain, with thousands of home owners being caught in a Catch 22, says consumer champion Which?
Secure your garden shed before going away this summer
Packing the suitcase, shopping for sunscreen and organising the cattery - it's easy to forget that your home also needs a bit of attention before you head off on your holidays.