Home Insurance
Brits living in fear of intruders
Nearly one in five people say they do not feel safe in their own home at night, according to a new survey.
Homeowners left with £3.9bn bill from ‘Bodger the Builder’
New research has found that UK homeowners are falling victim to ‘Bodger the Builder’ - sloppy workmen who are causing significant amounts of damage to peoples homes.
NFU Mutual says victims of floods should not be forgotten
John Kenny, Chief Claims Manager at insurer NFU Mutual comments on the impact of the recent floods: “Although the flood water is finally beginning to subside, now is the time when the victims need to know that they are not forgotten – activity across the industry is really stepping up a gear.
Home-loving generation buys close to Mum and Dad
First-time buyers are turning their backs on independent living and laying down their roots close to Mum and Dad, according to new research by home insurer Zurich.
£1.8 billion baby boom
Parents spend a colossal £2,628 on their child’s nursery - almost half the cost of a new Peugeot 107, according to research by Halifax Home Insurance.
LV= : Insurance impact of recent flooding
Commenting on the insurance impact of recent flooding, Andrew Beard, head of business development at LV= said: “Many of our customers were affected by the recent floods and we are committed to helping them through this difficult period.
Flooding jolts home insurance boom
Thousands of homeowners in some of the UK’s worst-affected flood areas are applying for home insurance for the first time in the wake of last month’s catastrophic downpours.
Friday 13th - not that unlucky for some
Friday the thirteenth is NOT unlucky for many with home accidents actually decreasing according to research by Barclays Home Insurance.
Defaqto launches insurance comparison tool
Independent financial research company Defaqto today entered the debate about the value of using online price comparison sites to get the cheapest quote for insurance by announcing the launch of an online product quality comparison tool.
Insurance costs of summer floods rise to £1.5 billion
Insurers are now well advanced in assessing the damage caused to homes and businesses by the recent floods and storms.
5,000 homes affected by floods have no contents insurance
Recent Government reports from the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs suggests that the number of properties affected by the recent flooding across the UK could be over 20,000.
Experian releases its latest flood report
Heavy rainfall continues to be predicted through to mid-July and, with the total cost of flood claims potentially reaching £1 billion, Experian, the global information solutions company, releases its latest flood report to help the insurance industry understand the different flood scenarios.
Rise of the man-bag
New research by LV= has found that 13.8m British men (almost two-thirds) regularly carry ‘man-bags’, with total contents worth an estimated £4.4 billion.
Tour de France puts British cyclists to shame and expense
As cycling fans prepare to descend on London for the start of the Tour de France on Saturday, a new survey has revealed that countless numbers of British cyclists are putting their lives and the lives of others at risk by riding on pavements and jumping red lights.
Home insurance premiums drift
Heavy discounting and good quoted results are keeping the lid on both buildings and contents cover and as a result, recent premium increases have been cancelled out, according to the AA.