17-12-2007  Winter an "ideal time" to improve home security

Winter was today identified by Halifax Home Insurance as an opportune time to improve the security of a property.Due to increasingly dark nights and the number of expensive Christmas gifts ...View Full Details

13-12-2007  A fifth 'risk home insurance by leaving home empty'

Almost one-in-five (19 per cent) homeowners may risk having to make a home insurance claim by leaving their property over the Christmas period, according to a recent study.Recent research by ...View Full Details

12-12-2007  More than 21 m 'inadequately covered'

More than 21.9 million people have opted out of purchasing at least one type of insurance product, according to Sainsbury's Bank.The main reason people gave for not buying such a ...View Full Details

11-12-2007  Ensure home insurance covers accidental damage, says Biba

Home improvement enthusiasts who botch jobs should be covered by their home insurance policy providing the policyholder has arranged accidental damage cover, according to the British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba).Technical ...View Full Details

10-12-2007  "Simple steps" can prevent festive home insurance claims

There are a number of simple ways in which homeowners can lessen the chances of having to make a home insurance claim after a burglary this Christmas, according to Liverpool ...View Full Details

10-12-2007  Increased home insurance 'advisable to cover new installations'

Following the installation of new features in a property, policyholders may be advised to increase their home insurance to cover its value, according to the British Insurance Broker's Association (Biba).Steve ...View Full Details

06-12-2007  Brits risk home insurance claims 'by hoarding gifts'

Almost half of Brits throw unwanted Christmas gifts into their cupboards and lofts, according to new research by Barclays.Results of the study by the home insurance provider indicate that friends, ...View Full Details

06-12-2007  Consumers urged to check policies at Christmas

Home insurance provider RIAS has urged people to check that their policies provide them with adequate protection during the Christmas period.The firm noted that expensive presents such as designer clothes, ...View Full Details

05-12-2007  'Bafflement' in home insurance market

Consumers are confused as to where they can buy their home insurance policies from, according to Sainsbury's Bank.New research by the financial services provider suggests that 2.94 million people believe ...View Full Details

05-12-2007  Home insurance premiums 'based on a number of factors'

The amount that consumers pay for their home insurance cover is determined by a range of issues, according to Liverpool Victoria.Emma Hoyler, spokesperson for the home insurance provider, explains that ...View Full Details