05-12-2007  Review home insurance at Christmas, says Direct Line

Christmas is a good time to review home insurance, according to Direct Line.The provider notes that expensive items that may be received as gifts may need to be individually recorded ...View Full Details

04-12-2007  Insurance 'a valuable service for flood victims'

Home insurance has proved to be a "unique and extremely valuable service" for homeowners in Britain, according to the Association of British Insurers (ABI).The organisation has said that around 165,000 ...View Full Details

04-12-2007  Brit kids 'have a fortune in their rooms'

The children of Britain have toys and gadgets worth £25.4 billion in their bedrooms, according to new research by Lloyds TSB.A study by the home insurance provider indicates that the ...View Full Details

04-12-2007  Secure homes this Christmas, says Direct Line

Christmas provides an ideal time to install security devices in the home to deter opportunistic thieves, according to a leading home insurance provider.Direct Line advises consumers to not leave presents ...View Full Details

04-12-2007  Home insurance policies 'take increased contents into account'

Many home insurance policies will automatically increase the number of items they cover in the period during and after Christmas, according to the Association of British Insurers (ABI). Spokesperson for ...View Full Details

04-12-2007  Britons 'stockpile items in their spare rooms'

The UK is a nation of hoarders, according to new research by Yorkshire Bank.According to new figures from the financial services provider, nearly half (48 per cent) of housebuyers are ...View Full Details

04-12-2007  'Ensure home insurance covers present hiding places'

The safety of certain hiding places for Christmas presents has been highlighted by home insurance provider Abbey.Research by the firm suggests that consumers who stash their presents in the homes ...View Full Details

29-11-2007  Home insurance 'likely to be raised by extensions'

Consumers can expect to see an increase in their home insurance premiums after extending their home, according to the Basement Information Centre.Director of the centre, Alan Tovey, noted: "Your house ...View Full Details

29-11-2007  'High-value home insurance' recommended for Christmas

Consumers have been advised to check their home insurance policies cover the increased value of their property's contents in the run-up to Christmas.Research by insurance provider NFU suggests that a ...View Full Details

28-11-2007  Dodge home insurance claims 'by avoiding dodgy builders'

Homeowners have been warned to remain on guard against bogus builders offering to carry out work on their properties, as botched work could result in a costly home insurance claim.Lloyds ...View Full Details