Home Insurance
Post Office ‘Quick Quote' home insurance service
Post Office has introduced a ‘Quick Quote and Buy' home insurance service reducing the time it takes get a quote. In branch Financial Specialists will be on hand to guide customers through the process and provide a quote within two minutes.
Don't be a walking target
Halifax Home Insurance is warning Britons to keep safe when out and about to avoid being targeted, as figures released yesterday by the Office for National Statistics showed that pickpocketing increased by 8% in the year ending December 2012.
Homeowners could face hefty bills for disastrous DIY
Householders embarking on a home improvement project this May bank holiday are being urged to check their insurance cover to avoid stumping up thousands of pounds to fix DIY disasters.
Home contents premium costs down 21%
The rate of claims being made for contents theft from British homes is on the decline, and is reflected in lower premiums for homeowners, according to analysis of over 5.8 million home insurance quotes run on MoneySupermarket.
Your ‘safe place' could be a safe bet for thieves
Brits need to get a bit more creative when it comes to hiding valuables from possible thieves, according to research from Confused.com.
Homes targeted by opportunist thieves as clocks go forward
Homeowners leaving their homes exposed in spring time face daylight robbery as opportunist thieves cash in on the clocks going forward.
Tips for insuring your latest gadget
With the growing use of expensive electronic items - including laptops, mobile phones and tablets - it is important for people to consider insuring their gadgets.
Hiding in plain sight: 6.8m residents living unofficially in UK homes
There are 6.8 million (14 per cent) UK residents living unofficially in other people's homes, according to research from Direct Line home insurance.
Self-service car insurance driving up customer experience
Insurance customers are rapidly embracing the option to manage their car and home policies online, according to Junction, the insurance partnerships business.
Value of jewellery claims rise
Jewellery owners who fail to look after precious gems could be left with an expensive hole in their pockets as the value of claims hits a two-year high.
Pipes and plumbing problems cause most home insurance claims
With the big freeze, followed by storms and flooding, causing problems for home owners across the UK, the latest data shows that it's peoples' problem pipework that tops the list of home insurance claims.
Benefit from extra mileage on car and home insurance deals
Motorists and homeowners buying or renewing insurance policies could benefit from a number of top offers currently available through MoneySupermarket.
The Green Deal and your home insurance
As the Government announces long-term loans to homeowners in a bid to make their properties more energy efficient, Jonathan Cracknell, household underwriting manager at Aviva, gives some hints and tips on Green homes and your home insurance cover.
London, Leeds and Bradford - UK insurance burglary claim hotspots
Homeowners in London, Leeds and Bradford are the most likely in the UK to make a claim for theft or burglary on their home insurance policy, and are paying 20 per cent more for their home insurance, according to analysis by MoneySupermarket.
New Year check: Do you have enough contents insurance?
During the holiday period, the typical household will receive £712 in gifts and new purchases, according to research by Sainsbury's Bank Home Insurance.