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Home Insurance UK news (page 6):
 | Homeowners 'must be practical' once floodwaters retreat |
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| 25th November 2009 | Anyone who has been affected by flooding needs to get in touch with their home insurance company as soon as possible to make a claim, it has been advised.
This is according to the Association of British Insurers (ABI), which indicated that many companies have how set up 24-hour helplines to... | |
 | Flood damage 'could cost £100m' |
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| 24th November 2009 | People are being reminded of the value of home insurance as flood waters sweep parts of the UK.
In light of the recent wild weather, the Association of British Insurers (ABI) is advising homeowners make sure their policies are up to scratch.
The group estimates that the damage co... | |
 | Stay safe as houses, Brits urged |
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| 14th November 2009 | Brits, particularly older people and students, are being urged to protect themselves from distraction burglars and avoid making home insurance claims.
The Home Office has launched a national campaign, led by The Bill star Graham Cole, to warn against criminals who deceive people in order to... | |
 | Climate change puts the heat on home insurance |
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| 5th November 2009 | Rising global temperatures could also lead to higher home insurance costs and make it harder for homeowners to get cover, the Association of British Insurers (ABI) has warned.
Its report, The Financial Risks of Climate Change, produced by AIR Worldwide and the Met Office, predicts that temp... | |
 | How to avoid home insurance claims this Bonfire Night |
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| 3rd November 2009 | As things go bang in the night this November 5th, homeowners are being urged to do what they can to avoid becoming a statistic.
Figures from Axa Insurance show that malicious damage claims on Bonfire Night top the rankings for the whole year - 350 per cent greater than on the average day. | |
 | 'Never too late' for students to take out home insurance |
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| 2nd October 2009 | Students moving to university for the first time need to make sure they have contents insurance to cover their belongings, it has been stressed.
Many students may let their guards down when at university, noted corporate and technical affairs manager at the British Insurance Brokers' Associ... | |
 | Does my home insurance cover my bicycle? |
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| 24th September 2009 | With more people turning to two-wheeled modes of transport to save money during the recession, it is necessary for people to check that bikes are covered in their home insurance policies.
M&S Money recently found that cycle events taking place throughout the UK are inspiring other peopl... | |
 | Students urged to be home insurance savvy |
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| 23rd September 2009 | | Students returning to university need to make sure they have the necessary home insurance policy in place should they fall victim to theft. Estimates from Sainsbury's Finance show that one in three students (34 per cent) does not have adequate protection in place, which could make them vulnerable du... | |
 | Avoid over-insuring your home and contents |
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| 12th September 2009 | Consumers are being reminded not to over-insure their home contents and make sure they shop around regularly to ensure they are paying the lowest premiums.
Many homeowners could be tempted to take out excess amounts of insurance on their properties but it is crucial to remember that buying ... | |
 | Over-50s 'concerned about home security' |
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| 3rd September 2009 | Home insurance customers over the age of 50 are increasingly concerned about the security of their property, new figures indicate.
Older home insurance customers are more anxious about the security of their property, according to new data.
A survey published by RIAS indicates that ... | |
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