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

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