Home Insurance
Insurer warns Halloween could be the night from hell
Halloween could be the night from hell for millions of homeowners, warns Saga Home Insurance. Research by Saga reveals 3.6 million homeowners are likely to face damage caused by over enthusiastic tricksters this year.
Be sure you are insured for a Bonfire Night bonanza
With Bonfire Night and fireworks extravaganzas just around the corner, moneysupermarket.com urges people to make sure their home insurance personal liability cover will insure them for any accidents.
Home insurance premiums rising
The cost of an annual home buildings insurance policy rose again for the sixth successive quarter, while the cost of contents cover has bounced up following recent falls according to the latest AA British Insurance Premium Index.
Clocks back temptation for thieves
Homeowners across the South West are being warned that they are more likely to become the target of thieves as the clocks go back later this week (Sunday 25 October).
Halloween and Bonfire Night lead to rise in damage claims
AXA statistics reveal that the week of Halloween and Bonfire Night is the worst week of the year for malicious damage claims with 5th November topping the rankings for the whole year.
Unemployment an added insurance risk
As the official figure for unemployment reaches 2.47m, Confused.com warns that the UK's jobless could end up paying more for their home insurance.
Get ready for National Home Security Week
For those due to renew their home insurance soon or for those without it, National Home Security Week (19 October 2009 to 25 October 2009) is a good reminder of why no home should be without it. It is a perfect time to start shopping around for the best deals.
Don’t undervalue your wardrobe
Many people are seriously underestimating the value of their clothes, shoes and bags when calculating their home contents insurance, according to research from home insurer LV=.
Faking it’ Brits exposed
Credit-crunched Brits admit they would consider making a false home insurance claim, with many confessing they have successfully faked a claim already, according to research from moneysupermarket.com.
Direct Line offers third off home insurance
Direct Line is offering one-third off the cost of home insurance this autumn, when new customers buy buildings and contents policies together.
Identity burglary crimewave hits homeowners
One in seven burglaries last year was carried out solely in an attempt to steal the homeowner’s personal details a new report has found.
Students risk learning the hard way on theft
Thousands of students are heading off to university this month, but amongst all the excitement, they should spare a thought for their belongings, as halls of residence and flats can be an easy target for crime.
Sainsbury's Contents Insurance offers cover for students
New research from Sainsbury's Home Insurance reveals that the typical undergraduate each has an average of £3,548 worth of belongings in their student accommodation.
Unemployment: an added insurance risk
Confused.com has warned that unemployed people in the UK could end up paying more for their home insurance.
Newlyweds fail to review home contents cover
New research reveals that over half (53%) of professional couples in the UK risk losing valuable wedding gifts and possessions by failing to tell their insurer about new belongings once they have tied the knot.