Home Insurance
Britain puts £163 million through wash each year
Last year Britons destroyed £163 million of currency, £251 million worth of mobile phones and £13 million worth of MP3 players in washing machines, according to Halifax Home Insurance.
Insurer poised for action when floods subside
With forecasters predicting more wet weather to come, insurers are preparing for one of the largest customer claims exercises since the Kyrill storms that hit Europe in February.
Cyclists to be vigilant as London welcomes the Tour de France
As London prepares to host the opening ceremony of the Tour de France on July 6th, Halifax Home Insurance is warning cycling fanatics to be one step ahead of bike thieves looking for an easy ride.
Smoking ban may see fires in the home increase
Abbey Home Insurance is warning of a potential rise in the number of smoking related damage that will be caused to homes following the introduction of the England-wide smoking ban to begin on July 1st of this year. Research shows that as much as £11 billion of damage is caused to homes each year by smoking related fires.
Nationwide provides advice for flood victims
Following the devastating floods affecting parts of Britain this week, Nationwide Building Society provides advice for the flood victims and advice for all property owners who could face these conditions in the future.
Homeowners urged to update policy ahead of floods
James Harrison, chief executive of Insurancewide.com, advises potential victims of flood damage to scrutinise and update their home insurance cover and issues tips for protecting homes against severe flood damage.
Householders hit by floods should shop around for best insurance deals
The flood damage caused by the current torrential rain will inevitably put upward pressure on premiums – but not all insurers will be equally affected, and it will pay homeowners to shop around when it comes to renewing their home insurance.
MORE TH>N issues advice for those affected by flooding
With many people across the UK suffering from the devastating effects of the yesterday's floods, MORE TH>N Insurance is issuing the following advice to homes and small businesses affected by the rising water levels.
Halifax advice for flood hit homeowners
In the wake of widespread flooding, particularly in Yorkshire and the North East of England, Halifax Home Insurance offers the following advice to people who's homes have been affected.
Brits pay the £1bn price tag of anti-social behaviour
Anti-social behaviour has cost Brits over a billion pounds in repairs in the last five years, according to leading home insurance company Zurich.
NFU Mutual reports widespread damage from flash floods
Rural insurer NFU Mutual is dealing with hundreds of claims resulting from this week’s flash floods.
Flood of insurance claims as Britain suffers freak weather conditions
Up to 8,600 claims were made yesterday as a result of the torrential downpours and flooding seen across most of the UK, according to analysis of market data by Abbey Home Insurance. This compares to an estimated 13,700 insurance claims that are made on average each year as a result of damage to the home caused by flooding alone.
moneysupermarket.com: Floods sweeping the country
Commenting on the floods sweeping the country, Richard Mason, director of insurance at moneysupermarket.com, said: “We saw the effect on Yorkshire two weeks ago, now flood warnings have been extended across England and Wales, with the worst rain set to hit the likes of Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and North Devon.
moneysupermarket.com: Likely takeover of the AA by Saga
Commenting on the likely takeover of the AA by Saga, Richard Mason, director of insurance at moneysupermarket.com, said: "Saga has been very successful in retailing financial services on product features rather than price.
Insurance price comparison controversy is missing the point
Insurance comparison website Insurancewide.com argued today that industry experts are missing the point in the controversy about comparison websites sparked by the new Direct Line advertising campaign.