Home Insurance
Drop in volume and value of home insurance claims
Insurers received a staggering 527,000 home insurance claims during the first half of 2008, but this fell to 373,000 for the same period in 2009, according to the Sainsbury's Home Insurance Claims Index, which tracks the volume and value of claims on a six monthly basis.
Over 50s more worried than ever about being burgled
The UK's over 50s population are more concerned than ever about being burgled, according to a new research report from specialist insurer RIAS.
Back to School means back into the wallets for parents
The average child's school bag can contain nearly £400 worth of kit, supplies, and electronics, according to a survey by Direct Line Home Insurance.
Gym kit and guitars need proper protection warns AXA
As children head back to school over the next week, parents are being advised by insurance giant AXA, to count the cost of their children's schoolbags and make sure they protect their possessions away from home.
Nationwide launches home insurance offer
Nationwide Building Society has announced a new home insurance offer. With effect from 1 September 2009, customers buying the Society's 5-Star rated buildings and contents insurance together will receive a 20% discount now and a 20% discount off next year's premium on renewal.
Over 50’s welcome boomerang kids back home
Despite growing up and spreading their wings, a third (31%) of parents have welcomed their ‘boomerang’ adult children back to the family home according to new research out today.
M&S Premier insurance covers uni students' bikes
Almost a quarter of student cyclists at UK universities have been the victim of a bike thief, according to a survey by M&S home insurance.
Festival goers urged to protect possessions
Almost 20 million (39 per cent) of us are planning to go to or have already been to a festival or outdoor event this summer, putting £2.3 billion worth of personal possessions at risk, according to research from Post Office Insurance.
Saga's student cover provides cover for digital downloads
With A-Level results out this week, and many people off to university in the autumn, it is important to put measures in place to protect the one in 3 students that fall victim to crime at University each year.
Ensure your home is protected this bank holiday
The August bank holiday is fast approaching and many Brits will be using the opportunity to go away for a long weekend.
Homeowners making structural changes must inform insurer
Up to 3.27 million (13%) of British homeowners intend to undertake some sort of major structural work on their home in the next 12 months, research from Sainsbury's Home Insurance reveals.
UK hotspots for theft and burglary revealed
Homes in London and Nottingham were the most likely in the UK to make a claim for theft or burglary on their home insurance, according to research from moneysupermarket.com.
Higher home excesses
Standard excesses in home insurance policies have increased over the past 12 months according to independent financial research company Defaqto's latest report into the market.
Don't give burglars an open invitation
As the hot weather continues, Halifax Home Insurance reminds homeowners to keep doors and windows closed to avoid giving burglars a window of opportunity.
Landlords face insurance shortfall
Residential landlords are leaving themselves at risk by failing to take out adequate insurance products for their property business, research from Redbrick Landlords Insurance has revealed.