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Home Insurance UK news (page 15):
 | UK economic decline may have "bottomed out" |
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| 10th February 2009 | Brits concerned about money and how they are going to keep up with their home insurance or car insurance payment may be interested to hear one opinion on the credit crunch.
According to HIS Global Insight, the rate of economic decline in the UK has now "bottomed out" and the secon... | |
 | Halifax: Some Brits feel unsafe in their homes |
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| 7th February 2009 | A survey has revealed that Brits feel reassured knowing that they have security locks on all their windows and doors.
This is also something which could help to avoid making claims on a home insurance policy.
Research conducted by Halifax, entitled the Peace of Mind Index, reveale... | |
 | Freezing water 'makes home insurance claims soar' |
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| 6th February 2009 | It has been estimated that up to £40 million worth of home insurance claims have been made over the past few days due to the icy weather in the UK.
AA Insurance believes that many homeowners have been hit with bursting pipes and roof tanks as the chilly conditions caused water to freez... | |
 | Home insurance 'may not cover damage caused by vermin' |
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| 5th February 2009 | Homeowners are being advised to look after their property as damage caused by vermin may not be covered by their home insurance policies.
The British Insurance Brokers Association (BIBA) has warned that houses which are unoccupied for significant periods of time are at risk of becoming infe... | |
 | Car and home insurance 'can provide protection in the snow' |
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| 4th February 2009 | Motorists are being advised to contact their home insurance or car insurance providers to check what cover their policy will provide them with during the current spate of bad weather.
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) suggests that homeowners check whether snow damage is covered und... | |
 | Price comparison sites urged to provide a "meaningful service" |
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| 3rd February 2009 | One organisation has stated that it is the duty of price comparison websites to provide a quality service to consumers purchasing home insurance or travel insurance.
The Association of British Insurers (ABI), claims that the sites need to provide a "meaningful service" which allow... | |
 | Home insurance concerns for new flood-risk builds |
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| 28th January 2009 | Property developers building in high flood-risk areas have been warned they may find it difficult to sell houses because it will be difficult for people to obtain home insurance.
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has advised that building in such areas should have raised floors and ... | |
 | Sainsbury's reveals 13,000 home insurance water damage claims |
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| 27th January 2009 | There has been a rise in the number of home insurance claims following water damage to houses in recent weeks, it has been revealed.
Sainsbury's Home Insurance has identified over 13,000 claims for water damage, the value of which is estimated to be around £27.56 million.
The ... | |
 | More Than: Get home insurance as break-in figures rise |
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| 24th January 2009 | People may want to ensure that they have adequate home insurance as the amount of domestic burglaries in the UK is on the increase, it has been claimed.
According to More Than, there has been a rise of four per cent and therefore home insurance is vital, especially as finances are already s... | |
 | Four out of five Brits don't insure 'vulnerable' bag contents |
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| 21st January 2009 | Brits may want to ensure that their contents and home insurance covers their possessions when out and about following the release of new figures from More Than.
The insurance provider conducted research which found that the average person carries £716.25 worth of goods around with them... | |
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