home insurance
Zurich : toys in the attic
An audit of the nation’s attics has uncovered that Britain’s lofts are home to a horde of Barbie dolls – over a third of...
Esure : cost of the commuter bag
As the nation's love affair with gadgets and gizmos shows no sign of slowing down, new research reveals that Brits are now carrying over...
Moneysupermarket analysis shows London, Leeds and Bradford as burglary 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...
LV= : warns against baby buggy thefts
Baby buggy theft is on the rise as new models increase in value and cash-strapped parents are buying second-hand to save money.
New research from...
The AA : welcomes the £120 million government investment in flood defences
Responding to the announcement that the government is to invest a further £120 million on flood defences, AA Insurance says that this is welcome...
More Th>n : research reveals a new wave of plant theft sweeping the UK
Our gardens are often a sanctuary of colour and calm, and the result of sweat, toil and no small expense. However, everything is not...
Deloitte : home insurers’ underwriting profits increase
Figures compiled by Deloitte show that 2011 was the fourth consecutive year when home insurance premiums either met or exceeded the cost of claims...
Aviva : advice for those affected by flooding
With torrential rain sweeping across the country the UK's largest insurer has its network of claims teams and building contractors on standby to help...
Gocompare.com : more than half of UK householders worry about home security
New research from Gocompare.com has revealed that more than half (51%) of UK householders worry about their home being broken into and nearly a...
Plum Underwriting : strong demand from brokers for home insurance products
Continuing growth in the number of people struggling to obtain cover is feeding strong demand from brokers for the home insurance products provided by...
Direct Line : 300% increase in claims in 2012
It's been a wild start weather-wise for 2012, with trees down and wind gusts of nearly 100mph in some areas. Not surprisingly the insurance...
Hiscox : winter claims can be avoided
Hiscox home and contents recorded a 28% rise in claims from last year’s winter freeze. Hiscox offers advice to homeowners across the UK to...
Churchill : millions of homes suffered damage from winter freeze of 2010/11
The extreme winter weather between October 2010 and February this year caused damage to 6 per cent of Brit’s homes, which represents three million...
Swiftcover.com : almost £500 million worth of gadgets thrown in the bin since 2006
In Britain, GBP 468 million worth of gadgets have been thrown in the bin in the past five years according to swiftcover.com.
Research of more...
Home insurance : the AA British Insurance Premium Index shows slowing premiums
According to the latest benchmark AA British Insurance Premium Index, the cost of both car and home insurance appears to be levelling off, with...
U.S. : Tropical Storm Arlene is like a reminder to review home insurance policies
A recent report from the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.) shows homeowners in the US should take time to review their home insurance coverage, as...
More Th>n : launch of a new product
More Th>n launched a new Home Emergency Service to give homeowners peace of mind in the event of a crisis such as a burst...
PropertyRisks : Olympic rentals could invalidate landlord’s insurance
Insurer PropertyRisks is warning landlords that their insurance cover could be invalidated by tenants illegally subletting during the London 2012 Olympics.
Nigel Atkinson, head...
Home insurance : new research shows valuables could be underinsured
New research from Hiscox reveals that 60% of high net worth homeowners are underestimating the true value of their possessions, leaving them at risk...
Home insurance : increase in home insurance premiums
A recent survey has found that home insurance premiums have risen by almost 50% in certain areas of the UK with the increase in...
