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Happy couples warned over insurance

September 18, 2007 by admin  
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People in the UK are being urged to check their wedding insurance, as gifts they received on their happy day may not be covered after the cover period expires.

According to research by Abbey, 13 per cent of home contents insurance policies will not cover the value of wedding gifts temporarily.

And even if they do, this cover tends to only last a month – so the 28,000 happy couples married last month may need to move fast to ensure they are covered.

The report also revealed that many insurers limit their wedding cover. So, with the average amount spent on a present at £43, inviting more people could mean the limit is quickly exceeded.

“Sadly the amount of cover is often not enough to cover the number of gifts received by couples, and it only lasts for a month on average, potentially leaving newlyweds underinsured,” said Prasad Shastri from Abbey.

According to the study, newlyweds with temporary insurance of up to £1,000 would hit their limit after receiving gifts from on average 23 guests.

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