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Content insurance claims due to rocket in January

December 18, 2006 by admin  
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Barclays Home Insurance experts have warned that the level and cost of contents insurance claims in January is likely to rocket compared to claims made over the rest of the year, following a similar trend to recent years. Barclays state that this is due to the increase in thefts and burglaries in homes over the festive period, where thieves target homes because of potential rich pickings in the way of gifts, as well as the increased likelihood of homes being empty due to homeowners being out at parties or visiting relations.

According to Barclays Insurance the number of claims during the month of January can rise by around fourteen percent, and based on last year’s figures the cost of claims could shoot up again this year. In January 2006 there was a rise of fifteen hundred pounds compared to the amount claimed throughout the rest of 2005. Barclays experts state that consumers need to take care to minimize the chances of theft.

Barclays also advise customers to ensure that they have adequate cover in place in order to protect themselves during this higher risk period.

One official stated: “The least you can do to make sure your Christmas doesn’t get spoilt by burglars, is to ensure you have sufficient cover in place as part of your home insurance policy. While your insurance won’t be able to compensate you for the distress a burglary can cause, it will allow you to replace all of your stolen items, so that your Christmas doesn’t have to end in a bitter disappointment.”

Consumers are also advised not to leave present on show, and to ensure that there is someone to look after the home in the event that they have to go out for a long period or are away visiting relations.

The Barclays spokesperson added: “Christmas should be the time of fun and happiness but it has unfortunately also become a time of year where more thefts and burglaries are occurring. Nowadays many presents are high in value but also light and portable, such as laptops, jewellery, gadgets like iPods and BlackBerrys or the latest games console – making them ideal targets for burglars. ”

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